Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 73%
emotional 58%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 31%
reflective 15%
informative 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 26% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.34

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