The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a young adult mystery series with intriguing puzzles, plot twists, and dynamic characters that will keep readers guessing. It centers around Avery Grambs, an orphaned teenage girl who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune from billionaire Tobias Hawthorne, to whom she has no relation. In the first book, The Inheritance Games, Avery moves into the sprawling Hawthorne House with the Hawthorne family and gradually learns more secrets and deceptions hidden within the mansion.
With its alluring puzzles, family drama, appealing romance, and exhilarating storytelling, the Inheritance Games series delivers an addictive reading experience full of suspense and surprises.
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The Inheritance Games Books in Order
- The Inheritance Games (2021)
- The Hawthorne Legacy (2021)
- The Final Gambit (2022)
- The Brothers Hawthorne (2023)
Similar Authors
- “The Naturals” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – A thrilling YA novel about a group of gifted teenagers who use their unique abilities to solve crimes.
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- “The Gallagher Girls” series by Ally Carter – A series following a group of teenage spies attending a prestigious boarding school for future operatives.
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Most Recommended Books
- The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, #2) (4.25 Goodreads score)
- The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games, #1) (4.21 Goodreads score)
- The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games, #3) (4.16 Goodreads score)
Awards
Jennifer Lynn Barnes received the 2021 Teen Buckeye Book Award for her book The Inheritance Games and the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Young Adult Fiction.
Upcoming Releases
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is set to release “The Brothers Hawthorne” from The Inheritance Games Series on August 29, 2023.
Book Summaries
The Inheritance Games
"The Inheritance Games" is a novel about Avery Grambs, a high school student with a simple plan for her future. However, everything changes when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne unexpectedly passes away and leaves Avery a vast fortune. The only problem is that Avery has no idea why she has been chosen or who Tobias Hawthorne even is. In order to claim her inheritance, Avery must move into the mysterious Hawthorne House, filled with secret passages and the eccentricities of its late owner. To make matters more complicated, the house is also occupied by the Hawthorne family, who were recently disinherited by Tobias. Among them are the four Hawthorne grandsons, each with their own suspicions and motives. Grayson, the heir apparent, believes Avery is a fraud and is determined to expose her. Jameson sees her as a final puzzle left by their grandfather. Trapped in a world of wealth and danger, Avery must navigate the game set before her in order to survive.
The Hawthorne Legacy
"The Hawthorne Legacy" is a sequel to "The Inheritance Games." After a shocking revelation in the previous book, Avery Grambs, the heiress, must uncover the truth behind Tobias Hawthorne's decision to leave his fortune to her instead of his own family. Although Avery is not a blood relative, she discovers clues that suggest a deeper connection to the Hawthorne family. As the mystery deepens, Avery is torn between Grayson and Jameson, two intriguing Hawthorne grandsons. Meanwhile, dangerous adversaries emerge, determined to remove Avery from the picture.
The Final Gambit
"The Final Gambit" is a book about Avery Kylie Grambs, who is on the verge of inheriting billions of dollars. However, she must survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House, where she is constantly hounded by the paparazzi and facing financial pressures. Luckily, she finds solace in the Hawthorne brothers, who know her secrets and vice versa. Just when Avery is about to become the richest teenager in the world, a visitor arrives seeking her help, which could change everything. As the clock ticks, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are pulled into a dangerous game against a powerful and unknown opponent. With secrets and riddles at every turn, the stakes are high, and winning is everything to the Hawthornes.
The Brothers Hawthorne
"The Brothers Hawthorne" is an action-packed novel that follows four brothers on two separate missions. Grayson Hawthorne, raised to prioritize family, steps in to solve his half-sisters' problems efficiently and without emotional attachments. On the other hand, Jameson Hawthorne, a risk-taker and game player, is challenged by his mysterious father to infiltrate an exclusive underground gambling club in London. As the brothers navigate twisted games on different sides of the world, they must make difficult choices and sacrifices to determine their true identities and achieve victory.
