Apr 14, 2024
Check & Mate follows Mallory Greenleaf, a teenage girl who has stopped playing chess for good. But when her best friend drags her to a chess tournament where she beats the current world champion she can’t escape the world of chess.
I’ve read every Ali Hazelwood book but this one has a special place in my heart. I understand the criticism of this book for being more mature but it’s an upper ya book. I love everything about this book from the writing to the characters. Hazelwood’s writing is always so fun, it feels like you’re having a conversation with you’re best friend and the characters are so realistic and funny. This book is perfect if you just want to have a fun time reading.