Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

9 hours, 30 minutes • 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 no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,185 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 74%
funny 70%
emotional 62%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 31%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 6%
tense 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.25

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