A review by t0ast_and_t3a
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

I loved the setting, the premise, the characters—the everything! While I know little of chess, and even the author claims to have taken liberties—the world still felt believable, rich, and complex. 10/10 recommend, and get ready to not want to put it down.