Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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 n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 73%
emotional 59%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 32%
reflective 14%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 5%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | 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

4.35

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