Niki's review of Check & Mate

Ali is genius. I love her writing, love how she can write these intense scenes and make such a lovable and real characters. I love how she makes these stories feel real and believable. A certain touch of magic is needed for that and Ali for sure has it.

However… I think, if I wouldn't have all the chess nostalgia while reading this book, I might rate it lower. But now… I can't give it less than 5 stars.

It is a little bit juvenile, super sweet, but breathtaking nevertheless.