Check & Mate

I have loved reading Hazelwood's novels not just because the plot is interesting but also that het protagonists are work oriented — and not just obsessed with the lead. Having read all her books till now, Check and Mate is as a delightful read and I would rank it as high as her debut, the much acclaimed — Love Hypothesis!

I would say Hazelwood's books are literally beautiful and lovely .

It was such a cute and fun read. I felt like it was too short but that’s because I only wanted more Mallory and Nolan moments!

Told from a teenager's perspective, it's no surprise that the emotions in this story run high and wild. Mallory’s character is raw and chaotic, bottling up her feelings for years out of guilt. She’s a teenager burdened by the belief that it’s her responsibility to care for her family because, in her mind, she caused it to fall apart. Each character plays a crucial role in Mallory's journey of self-discovery, helping her break free from the chains of guilt she’s carried for over four years. While Nolan is the main male lead, the game of chess almost overshadows him, acting as the true second lead of the book. For chess fans, this book will hit home with its chess-heavy focus, revolving around competitive tournaments all the way to the world championship. Check & Mate is a solid coming-of-age read.

Okay so this was a very cute read, I really liked both the main characters. I could relate with Mallory and her breakdown towards the end really made me cry. Nolan was such a sweet man, he encouraged Mal and never let her feel like she was less. I wanted them to work because they were obviously very good for each other. The plot sometimes felt boring but still I read it in one sitting. I felt like some side characters were good while some were annoying and the epilogue could've been written better. So overall I enjoyed reading this book but it wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be tbh.

Loved it. Attention to all characters and storyline. It comes together perfectly. 4.9/5, saving the .1 for more such books

I loved it..it's soo cute and interesting. A good read. I learned a lot about chess as well... I had very little idea before..

I didn’t expect it to be this good but it was amazing. I loved reading this one! Ali never disappoints :)

Lovely book!!

Ich habe seither nur Bride von Ali Hazelwood gelesen, aber ich musste dieses Buch einfach auch einmal ausprobieren. Und wow ! Es war wirklich toll und Mega süß. Der Schreibstil hat mir insgesamt sehr gut gefallen. Die Entwicklung der Protagonisten wurde toll dargestellt und es wurden auch viele Themen aufgegriffen, mit denen wahrscheinlich viele Jugendliche Probleme haben. Das Thema Schach hat mich sehr fasziniert und am Ende hatte man sogar das Gefühl das Spiel besser kennengelernt zu haben.

Leuke romance boek met leuke personages en een fijne schrijfstijl

Chess was her life. Unfortunate event makes her turn her back on chess and she has to support her family. Losing her job but a new opportunity comes up, the drawback? It is Chess.

Les encanta a las adolescentes lectoras de inglés