Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction 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 now...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 72%
emotional 56%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 29%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 21% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.29

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