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Inheritance Games

By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Narrated by: Christie Moreau
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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.
Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance
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Critics' reviews

"A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!"—Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals
"...impossible to put down."—Buzzfeed
* "Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining."—Kirkus, starred review
* "this strong, Knives Out-esque series opener...provides ample enjoyment."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Barnes's meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour. ...Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManus's One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House."—SLJ
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One of the best books I have read so far! I love the whole series, and can’t wait for the next one 

awesome

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I loved the audiobook overall but wasn‘t the biggest fan of the accents, particularly the one for the boys.

Accents

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Die Story ist interessant, aber die Figuren etwas flach und deren Handlungen oft nicht ganz nachvollziehbar. Insgesamt hätten es wohl 1-2 Stunden weniger auch getan um die Geschichte zu erzählen. Nur mit der Sprecherin war ich nicht glücklich - Akzente zu übertrieben und vieles aus meiner Sicht falsch betont. Schade!

Unterhaltsam mit einigen Längen

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I love the idea of the storyline. However, there are quite a few stretches where nothing really happened. I feel like, at least ⅓ could have been left away or told faster. Sometimes I had a hard time continuing to listen and I almost quit listening to the book quite a few times.
But because of the cliffhanger at the end, I of course had to buy book 2 😅 aaaaaaand the same critique applies to that book.
Anyways, the narrator has done an amazing job bringing the story to life 😊

A super interesting story that could have been shortened

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It never got boring and we slowly unravel a mystery with a satisfying ending of the first book in a trilogy.

Great Mystery, unique idea

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