The Hawthorne Legacy: 2 (The Inheritance Games)

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If you haven't read the book and want to, but don't want any spoilers, please don't read any further. It seems like I can't restrain myself when it comes to write a review without any single spoiler. I'm sorry, I didn't ask for this, lmao. Not putting in the effort to add complexity to the characters. It's not enough to just introduce a cast of morally grey characters and then... leave it at that. I loved the ambiguity of the Hawthornes when we first met them. Unfortunately, the only character who has a drop of depth in this book is Jameson. It's not enough for a character to be all ~mysterious~ with ~deadly cheekbones~. (I know, I can't believe I'm saying this when I've been thirsting over Grayson all this time. But those cheekbones need to be paired with some actual characterisation y'all.) AHHHH I’M EXCITED! i’ve been wanting to read these books for SOOO long! i finally caved and bought all the books🤭🤭 The plot follows Avery, a poor teen living in her car, who becomes the world’s youngest billionaire when Tobias Hawthorn leaves almost all of his inheritance to her. But, there’s a catch. Avery has to live in Hawthorn House, which is filled with secret passages and riddles, for at least one year, or else all of the money would be sent to charity. Naturally, the deceased Hawthorn guy’s family is… to put it mildly, jealous of her. To put it as it is, they’re feeling murderous. Now, Avery has to survive in the house for a year. Yes, I said survive. Because there’s danger waiting at every turn, yadda yadda. *rolls eyes in boring* Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.

grayson smiled, and that smile cut into me, every bit as much as his kiss.” gray, baby…kiss me now🤗 JAMESON I LOVE YOU. In the first book, I was bit iffy with him because of the way he acted but here OMG MY LOVE FOR HIM GREW SO MUCH. He's actually so sweet and caring to Avery, like some scene I was so surprised with Avery sdfsfds he's such a precious cinnamon roll. The moments between him and Avery were everything. *HOT TUB SCENE*this family breaks things.” grayson’s tone never wavered. “my grandfather knew that, and he brought you here anyway. he put you on the board.”

just why exactly did this book feel like half of it was avery trying to figure out what boy she wanted. im still confused like…. you have all this crazy shit going on and people are trying to kill you and youre trying to figure out who you see standing on a cliff with you when you close your eyes?? In 2021, it was a finalist for a Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction. [15] The Final Gambit [ edit ]I am so intrigued with what the truth is behind this family. I love the continuation of the use of riddles and games, as well as Avery getting the chance to team up with the brothers to solve different aspects of the mystery. Now, onto the writing style. I'm a HUGE fan of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' writing style- it's rather simplistic, but this makes the book really easy to enjoy. I think the simplicity of the writing style really worked in this context, especially as it contrasted with the complex plot & characters. I really hope to read more of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' work in the future. 😏😏 If only that were her biggest issue though. Someone out there isn't happy with Avery's new found fortune and is willing to try anything to get her out of the picture. Permanently. looking for a lighthearted mystery novel with rivalry, puzzle solving, and a love triangle? the inheritance games!