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A review by mydarlingselene
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This could’ve so easily been a 5 stars read, if only I didn’t hate Mallory’s family and best friend with the fiery passion of a thousand suns. I could write an essay on this topic, I swear. Mostly, I don’t understand why not a single person apologized to Mallory for being a terrible mother/sister/best friend. They all treated her like SHE was the one at fault. The only one who apologized to her was Nolan, and all HE did was make her life better. Make it make sense!!! The real happy ending would’ve been Mallory learning from Nolan and going no contact with her family and shitty best friend. (I have very strong opinions on this, I’M SORRY)