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A review by readyforit
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
4.25⭐️0.5🌶️ (closed door)
I loved this book and I only wish it could’ve been new adult rather than YA! I would’ve liked a little more romance between the main characters, but not necessarily spice, they are only 18 and 20. I feel like she kept it YA for the relationship with her younger sisters, which was written so accurately to how sibling relationships are irl. There was some really funny dialogue between the them. This is definitely a he fell first and harder story. Loved the LGBTQ+ representation. If you’re the oldest daughter this book is for you! Would recommend and will reread.
I loved this book and I only wish it could’ve been new adult rather than YA! I would’ve liked a little more romance between the main characters, but not necessarily spice, they are only 18 and 20. I feel like she kept it YA for the relationship with her younger sisters, which was written so accurately to how sibling relationships are irl. There was some really funny dialogue between the them. This is definitely a he fell first and harder story. Loved the LGBTQ+ representation. If you’re the oldest daughter this book is for you! Would recommend and will reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, and Dementia