Books like Check & Mate

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood reads as witty, emotional. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Hating Game

Sally Thorne · 2016

Both explore rivalry & love

73% genome match

The Spanish Love Deception

Elena Armas · 2021

Both explore love & family

83% genome match

The Soulmate Equation

Christina Lauren · 2021

Both explore love

70% genome match

Book Lovers

Emily Henry · 2022

Both explore love & family

79% genome match

Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston · 2019

Both explore love & rivalry

75% genome match

Mr. Wrong Number

Lynn Painter

Both explore love & family

63% genome match

It Happened One Summer

Tessa Bailey · 2021

Both explore love & family

75% genome match

Just for the Summer

Abby Jimenez · 2024

Both explore love & family

75% genome match

Icebreaker

Hannah Grace · 2022

Both explore love

70% genome match

Love on the Brain

Ali Hazelwood · 2022

Both explore love

83% genome match

The Ex Talk

Rachel Lynn Solomon · 2021

Both explore love

70% genome match

The Viscount Who Loved Me

Julia Quinn · 2000

Both explore love & rivalry

83% genome match