The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1) By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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OVER 750,000 COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Don't miss this New York Times bestselling "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists and juicy secrets-perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. 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. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch - and his love of puzzles, riddles and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive. ** Avery's story.

  • Product Features

    • Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Author)
    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    • Publication Date: 07-27-2021
    • Page Count: 400
    • Paperback
    • Age Range: 12-18 Years
    • YA
    • Dimensions - 5.4 H x 8.1 W x 1.1 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9780759555402

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  • The story follows an ordinary girl who inherits a vast fortune and estate.
  • Readers praise the engaging plot, well-developed characters, and intriguing puzzles that keep them hooked.
  • Many highlight the unique personalities of the heirs and the compelling love triangle.
  • The book is described as a thrilling page-turner with excellent pacing and surprising twists.
  • While some found the plot predictable at times, the majority found it an incredibly fun and engaging read, with readers eagerly anticipating the next installments.
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personwholovestoread67
22 days ago
from California

If I could give this book a 3.5/5, I would

On February 17th, 2026 - 12:00PM, I had finished the book, The Inheritance Games. I never knew you could love and hate something at the same time until I finished this book. I had so much doubts for this book. Granted, the exposition and rising action were boring and there were many scenes that made absolutely no sense, but as I slowly started to hit the climax, the puzzle pieces started piecing together perfectly. This book made me yawn and shook at the same time. Though there had been many moments where the feeling of turning a page felt like a chore, the last 100 pages got me giggling, kicking my feet, and excited for more. I wouldn’t want to read this book again unless I was somehow a clueless, billionaire girl playing a very risky gamble.

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ur_fav_ella
2 months ago

This book is amazing

This is my new favorite book series, like it's actually so good I can't even put it into words

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Paris_love
2 months ago
from Temecula

The most amazing book

I bought this book on Friday and finished it the next day. That is how AMAZING this book is and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series

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$arah
3 months ago

So fun

I love this book, love how it’s not too long but not too short. Love the mystery.

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External reviewer
3 months ago

BEST. BOOK. EVER.

I am an extreme bookworm but out of all the books I’ve read The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the favorite!!! JLB never disappoints in any of her series, and I am counting down the days until her finish to the series The Gilded Blade (which I have ofc already preordered😊) A TRUE MASTERPIECE in the book word

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California 6th grader
3 months ago
from California

A Mind-boggling Mystery

This book felt like being handed a puzzle box and being dared to open it. I loved how The Inheritance Games never let me settle-- every answer unraveling into two more questions, every smile hiding a secret. Avery's quiet resilience paired with the Hawthorne brothers' dangerous charm made the story impossible to put down. It's clever, fast-paced, and deliciously tangled, the kind of book that makes you read "just one more chapter" until the sun comes up. The scene I loved: That moment in the library, surrounded by riddles and whispered truths, when Avery realizes the game isn't just about money-- it's about why she was chosen. The shift is so subtle, yet electric. Suddenly, the inheritance isn't a gift; it's a challenge. And from that point on, neither Avery nor the reader can ever look away. -Italiana

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Booklover56111
7 months ago

FAVORIE BOOK!

As a slow reader with low Patience I couldn’t stop reading this series it was so good.. I am definitely hooked. This book is so good I would definitely recommend!

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Ilovebooks1102
8 months ago

Could not put down

This book was so fastpaced and so suspenseful. Totally recommend.

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