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A review by bethanystone13
The First Move by Jenny Ireland
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I liked this one and think it'll be popular with the kids at school.
There wasn't too much detail with regards to the chess, which is good as I don't play, but there was enough of it that it was (rightly) a big part of the plot.
I felt for Jules (I have arthritis too) and found it relatable, and I thought the slow reveal about Ciaran was well portrayed and kept you both wanting and not wanting to know because you knew it wasn't going to be good.
There wasn't too much detail with regards to the chess, which is good as I don't play, but there was enough of it that it was (rightly) a big part of the plot.
I felt for Jules (I have arthritis too) and found it relatable, and I thought the slow reveal about Ciaran was well portrayed and kept you both wanting and not wanting to know because you knew it wasn't going to be good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Death, Grief, and Alcohol