Category - Fiction / Young Adult
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - A month ago
Views - 4
Est. Publication Date - Nov 2023
Seller Description
Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.
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Check and Mate
ISBN: 9780593619919
Publisher Description
In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Gre...
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PangoBooks readers generally enjoyed the book's engaging storyline, strong female protagonist, and the unique setting of competitive chess. Reviewers appreciated the "rivals to lovers" romance and the sweet, supportive relationship between the main characters. However, many readers were surprised by its young adult classification, feeling it might better suit a new adult audience due to its mature themes and character dynamics. Some critique the ending as abrupt and certain character actions as inconsistent with their ages, but the majority still found the book captivating and emotionally compelling. The book's handling of family struggles and the competitive chess environment was also well-received, making it a memorable read for most.