A review by ireevesy
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ali Hazelwood's first YA novel, and I liked it! It was very cute (without being condescending) and I could see the difference between this and Ali's other works, both in the characters and their personalities and in the plot etc. Yes, Nolan might not be super developed and is in real need of a bit more detail at times, but when I think that the story is through the eyes of an 18/19 year old, that makes sense to me! Something I will reread :)
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