Jennifer Lynn BarnesKirja-arvosteluja

Schnell, spannend, und (für mich) gerade die richtige Menge Gefühl... Sehr gut!

Didn’t enjoy it until the very end, but it did get exciting.

This is a YA book and a 12-year-old character is about to potentially commit suicide. This phrase is written on the page about it, "But this was her body. Her choice. Her life."

Am I the only one who thinks this is an issue?

What is this, a ya book with no romance?

I’ve read this book three times now and still can’t tell Jameson and Greyson apart.

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I'm not sure about you but I love an intelligent read. I was glad that The Inheritance Games was such.

This book was overall a great read, almost perfect for any age. (see notes below) It was a fun and engaging story full of mystery and wonder. It sounds (and looks) like a fantasy but it is very much set during the modern day in the US. That was a pleasant surprise and I really enjoyed how The Inheritance Games showed the day-to-day life of Avery.

One massive complaint that I have though is Jamison and Greyson. I could not keep these two separate. They were completely indistinguishable and I finally realized why. Their names are too similar (neither used nicknames) and my brain just did not like that.

You can find me *trying* to patiently wait for book two that releases sometime in 2021.



Rating: 4/5

Language: d*** and a** a few times, words were substituted as to not use the actual words

Romance: a kiss or two

Spiritual: n/a

Violence: a death that happened in the past, gunshot wounds



*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.



Favorite Quotes:

A second later, my phone rang. "Are you really okay?" Max asked when I answered.

I looked back down at the postcards in my lap, and the muscles in my throat tightened. I would make it through high school. I'd apply for every scholarship I qualified for. I'd get a marketable degree that allowed me to work remotely and paid me well.

I'd travel the world.

I let out a long, jagged breath, and then answered Max's question. "You know me, Maxine. I always land on my feet."



"The entire world's going to want a piece of you, Mystery Girl. This has the story of the century written all over it."

Story of the century. My brain kicked back into gear because there was every indication that this wasn't a joke. I wasn't delusional. I wasn't dreaming.

I was an heiress.



"I don't know how you did this." He cut me off, his voice dangerous and soft. "I don't know what hold you had over my grandfather or what kind of con you're running here."

"I'm not--"

"I'm talking right now, Ms. Grambs." He placed his hand flat on the door. I'd been wrong about his eyes. They weren't pools. They were ice. "I haven't a clue how you pulled this off, but I will find out. I see you now. I know what you are and what you're capable of, and there is nothing I wouldn't do to protect my family. Whatever game you're playing here, no matter how long this con--I will find the truth, and God help me when I do."

Pacing is off. Story is flat.

Now to book two...

Holy cow, this book is a roller coaster.

Why in the world is literally everyone sleeping with someone when most are teens? And also, for the love of cheese and crackers, stop having Avery wake up with a certain boy in her bed literally every couple of chapters. I’m not here for that.
Other than that, I liked the ending.

Genre: thriller, contemporary, mystery
Age: young adult
Series/Standalone: book 3 in series
Content: Language, teen s*x
Rating: 2/5 Stars

Does anyone remember when this series was a trilogy?

The Inheritance Games was a fun twist and turning puzzle of a read. While not overly difficult to follow, and some of the mysteries easy to see coming, there were still a handful of other riddles that took me by surprise.

Barnes lays out a fun game that follows Avery, who mysteriously inherits a fortune from a man she has never met. Avery must try and navigate a very angry family to trust and help the four grandsons who believe their grandfather set out a game for them to play.

I must say, I love Xander! He added a much needed comic relief to the story that would have been missing. Also, his unknown part in the story that was revealed at the end... wonderful. I am not sure how I feel about the triangle, especially coupled in with Emily... I didn't really connect to it much and felt a bit forced. I understood the Emily connection more than Avery's. Now Nash, I hope he plays a larger part in the next few books. I want to know what he is doing with Libby, and more about his relationship with the attorney. For the most part, he just seemed kind of there for some added dialog. I want more from him later on.

As far as the puzzles go, I liked them overall. It was a fun read that kept me turning the pages. Barnes does leave a lot of questions that make me excited to pick up the next book in the series. So much that I want to follow up on that I hope is eventually addressed.

Overall, it was a fun story. Not difficult to read/follow, but also doesn't go too far into character building; I would have enjoyed a little more as far as that goes. Also, I would love for her to include a map of the Hawthorn House. I understand it is supposed to be this maze of a mansion, but a visual would really help the reader navigate when they explore.

High school junior Avery Grambs gets the shock of her life when she finds out that multi-billionaire Tobias Hawthorne has died and left her nearly all his fortune. The weird thing is, she’s never even met the man. According to the will, in order for her to receive the inheritance, she must live in the mysterious Hawthorne mansion for at least a year, along with the four Hawthorne grandsons, all of whom expected to receive the inheritance, and harbor a serious distrust of Avery. As things progress, she learns the deceased billionaire had a love for puzzles and riddles, and somehow, she had now become a part of his last, and most dangerous, game.

What I liked: pretty much everything! The storyline was gripping. The characters were unique and likable. The mystery continued to become more complex and interesting as the story progressed.

What I didn’t like: nothing, really. The book had a satisfying ending, but did leave with a major teaser for book 2 which I am now dying to read.

A great read.

5 out of 5 stars

Grayson fue criado como el heredero de la fortuna de su abuelo, poniendo a su familia ante todo. Cuando parte de ella se meten en problemas, Grayson aparece para hacer lo que mejor se le da: ocuparse de ellos de manera rápida, sencilla y sin sentimentalismos por medio.

A Jameson, en cambio, es un hombre de riesgos, de sensaciones fuertes, de juegosl. Cuando su misterioso padre aparece para pedirle un favor, Jameson no puede resistirse a aceptar. Se infiltrará en el exclusivo y oscuro mundo londinense de las apuestas millonarias para ganar una inalcanzable. Por suerte, Jameson Hawthorne no cree en lo imposible.

Atraídos por juegos retorcidos en puntos opuestos del planeta, Grayson y Jameson, con la ayuda de sus hermanos y la chica que heredó la fortuna familiar, tendrán que decidir hasta dónde están dispuestos a llegar para ganar.

Para conseguir heredar miles de millones, Avery Grambs solo tiene que sobrevivir unas semanas más en la mansión Hawthorne. Pero los paparazzi no la dejan en paz, la presión sigue subiendo y el peligro acecha por todos lados. La luz al final del túnel son los hermanos Hawthorne, cuyas vidas están completamente entrelazadas con la de Avery.

El momento en que Avery se convierta en la adolescente más rica del planeta se acerca, y es entonces cuando aparece un visitante que podría cambiarlo todo. Aún hay un último enigma que resolver, y Avery y los hermanos Hawthorne se verán atrapados en un peligroso juego una vez más.

Atrapada en un mundo de riqueza y privilegios, con el peligro acechando a cada paso, Avery tendrá que ir a por todas y jugar a ese juego... si quiere sobrevivir.

Another very strong installment to what I hope is longer than a trilogy. I love Bryn as a character, she still has the same strong, distinctive teenager vibe as she takes on her role as pack leader as she did in the first book. Chase's voice was stronger in this book and we also get more acquainted with the other Resiliants, but I missed seeing the twins do some more growing up. Also, even though she's no longer a member of his pack, we do get some Callum.

It's always a good sign when I freak out when I get to the end of a book, go online to find the next release date, then swear to myself 'no more series books' as I find out the next book won't be published for a year, or god forbid, hasnt been started.That's what happened atnthe end of this one.

Wow did Ms Barnes up the stakes from Book 1, be ready for a roller coaster ride. And by the end, I came to the same realization that Bryn did, and I almost believe that I came to it on my

And wonder of wonders, there is no sharp cutoff after the big showdown, but rather an easing into the setup for the next book, withOUT a cliffhanger ending. Very nice and Thank You!

I just finished this book and I'm not sure how I feel. My brain knows it's the end of the series, but my heart feels like there should be more.

Time for a re-read. And it STILL gets 5 stars.

This was a fantastic book and the best book that I've read in awhile-one of those that you don't put down until finished and where you've got this excited feeling in the middle of your chest.
Written in the first person by a 15-yr old, it has a maturity that is not common in today's youth, but nevertheless believable.
While I consider it to be a self-contained story, by the end of the book, there are indications that it could be the 1st in a series. I really, really, hope so because Bryn's voice and story have the potential to become an awesome UF series.
Many female protagonists in today's UF series really irritate me. Despite her age, Bryn displays a maturity, clear and intelligent thought process and subtle, but very clear bad-assedness that a lot of other UF protagonists lack. She is sarcastic, knows her own mind, and her actions remain true to her character throughout the book.
In a glut of UF books that are starting to seem cookie-cutter, this book is a welcome (and VERY good) breath of fresh air.

Rounded up from 3.5

Excellent conclusion to this trilogy. I think the puzzles and the mysteries were great in this book, I'm super happy that Avery had way more personality and that she trusted her gut. Jameson got a place in my faves forever and to be honest I'll be looking out for short stories in this universe should they ever happen.

It's a light read, but engaging and with a big heart.

I liked this quote, and it wasn't the only remarkable one but it is my favourite:

"But sometimes a person’s brain starts cycling. No matter what you do, the same thoughts just keep repeating, over and over. You get stuck in a loop, and when you’re inside that loop, you can’t see pass it. [...] Distractions aren't just distractions. Sometimes they can break you out of the loop."

I love myself some mysterious inheritance! It was a very easy read, YA type of mystery. It had some nice puzzles and I wish the focus was there for a longer time.

I liked the protagonist but I have the feeling that she started with more personality and the slowly became a bit more generic. The four boys have somewhat distinct personalities and Xander is the big MVP.

I think this has some plot twists that I wasn't expecting but I saw one of them coming (the big one). I'm going to continue reading the trilogy and let's see if the puzzles get better and better!

Excellent! Can't wait for the sequel. Fast paced, good mystery.

En la explosiva conclusión del best seller global Una herencia en juego, la riqueza, las intrigas y los romances son claves para intentar resolver los múltiples enigmas. Perfecto para fans de Karen McManus.

Para heredar miles de millones, lo único que Avery Kylie Grambs tiene que hacer es sobrevivir unas pocas semanas más en la Casa Hawthorne. Los paparazzi no la dejan en paz, las presiones financieras aumentan, el peligro es parte de la vida, y lo único que da fuerzas a Avery para soportarlo son los hermanos Hawthorne. Sus vidas están entrelazadas: ella sabe sus secretos y ellos la conocen. Sin embargo, cuando quedan pocos segundos en el reloj para que Avery se convierta en la adolescente más rica del planeta, los problemas llegan en forma de una visitante que necesita su ayuda. Además, su presencia en la Casa Hawthorne podría cambiarlo todo… Pronto queda claro que hay un último rompecabezas que resolver, y Avery y los hermanos Hawthorne se verán arrastrados a disputar un juego lleno de peligros, contra un poderoso y desconocido contrincante. Secretos y más secretos. Acertijos tras acertijos. En este juego, hay corazones y vidas en riesgo, y nada es más Hawthorne que ganar.

En la emocionante secuela del bestseller global Una herencia en juego, la riqueza, las intrigas y los romances son claves para intentar resolver los múltiples enigmas. Perfecto para fans de Karen McManus.
UN JUEGO LETAL. UN ENIGMA POR RESOLVER. UNA FORTUNA EN JUEGO.
Un paso adelante.

Avery pensó que resolver el acertijo que le puso el multimillonario Tobias Hawthorne revelaría por qué le dejó a ella, una completa desconocida, toda su fortuna.
Dos pasos atrás.
Pero, a medida que las pistas crípticas dan un giro inesperado y los atractivos y enigmáticos nietos de Hawthorne continúan atrayéndola en diferentes direcciones, Avery no puede evitar preguntarse en quién puede confiar realmente.

¿Qué sucede cuando la verdad esconde más secretos?

Pronto, Avery se da cuenta de que este juego no se trata solo de dinero y poder: ahora está jugando por su vida.

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: The Inheritance Games

Avery Grambs is looking forward to the day she graduates high school and can leave behind her complicated home life. But the chance to leave arrives much sooner than she could ever have imagined. When billionaire Tobias Hawthorne passes away, he wills most of his fortune to Avery. There’s just one condition, Avery has to stay in the Hawthorne house for an entire year with the family members he left behind. Ones who are none too pleased Avery has gained Hawthorne’s fortune.

The Inheritance Games sets up multiple layers of mystery to entice readers. The overall question of why Avery was chosen as Hawthorne’s heir is just the start. Along the way, Hawthorn sets riddles and puzzles for readers to solve alongside Avery. There is also a mounting tension as Avery is left wondering who to trust. And her own naivety may just land her in a large amount of trouble. It’s a whole new world Avery must navigate, both inside Hawthorne House and outside it with the notoriety of being Hawthorne’s heir.

This is a quick easy young adult read. There are multiple love triangles mentioned, but while the story touches on romantic attraction, the romance by no means dominates the plot. It is more so background information to lead the reader into wondering about certain characters’ motives. And while playing with character emotions provided misdirection for the reader, there did need to be more. Most of the situations Avery finds herself in are easy to see through. With a little more added detail and smoke screening, it would have upped the mystery and doubt for readers.

The Inheritance Games is a fun read despite the mysteries being on the easier side to solve. There is also a slow reveal of the darker side of the Hawthorne family as Avery solves each new challenge. Readers who enjoy young adult mysteries should give this one a try. And I have hopes the second book will divulge more family secrets.

This series is so good. This one has a lot less Avery so it really switched it up.