Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

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About the Book

Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Ever since the sport played a part in her family falling apart four years ago, she's focused on keeping things afloat for her mom and younger sisters, working a dead-end job instead of touching a board. That changes when her best friend talks her into one last charity tournament — where she accidentally, and thoroughly, defeats Nolan Sawyer, the reigning World Chess Champion and chess's reigning "bad boy."

Nolan's stunning loss to an unknown player shakes the chess world — and instead of walking away, he wants a rematch. As Mallory is pulled back into a game she swore she'd left behind, she and Nolan find themselves locked in an ongoing match both on and off the board, one that forces Mallory to confront the past she's been avoiding and reconsider everything she thought she wanted.

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.

Why Choose This Book?

• Ali Hazelwood's YA debut, praised as an NPR Best Book of the Year
• Signature witty banter and slow-burn rivals-to-lovers tension
• A feminist take that highlights sexist attitudes within competitive chess, woven into a swoon-worthy romance
• Appeals to both teen readers and longtime fans of Hazelwood's adult novels
• Emotional depth: grief, family responsibility, and rediscovering a lost passion
• Starred reviews from Booklist and strong praise from Publishers Weekly

About the Author: Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for STEM-centered romances like The Love Hypothesis and Love, Theoretically. Check & Mate marks her first foray into young adult fiction, bringing her trademark humor and heart to a new audience.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Teen and YA romance readers who enjoy rivals-to-lovers stories
• Fans of Ali Hazelwood's adult novels curious about her YA debut
• Readers who enjoy sports- or hobby-centered romance (here, competitive chess)
• Anyone who likes banter-driven slow burns with emotional stakes
• Note: contains strong language throughout, played mostly for comedy, and implied (non-graphic) sex — best suited to older teens and up

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