The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, #2)

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

“Horrible girl.” Toby’s voice was tender. He’d called me a lot of things when we played chess—that was one of them. Especially when I won. “Let her go,” he told my captor.

ohmygoodness dont cry guys

Instead, as I watched, Sheffield Grayson crumpled to the ground. An instant later, Mellie stepped into view, her eyes wide and unseeing, holding a gun.

“My sister,” Mellie replied. “Her name is Evelyn. She goes by Eve.” I saw something—just a hint of emotion—in Toby’s eyes. “A palindrome.”

the same forward as backward

“I brought you into this world, Avery Kylie Grambs.”

“Something Kylie Grambs.” Toby smiled and gave a little shrug. “I couldn’t resist.”

toby sigh I DONT WANNA LOVE U BUT

“Life-sized re-creations of the three most lovable droids in the Star Wars universe.” Xander grinned. “For Max.”

MAX WON

The coin landed. “Tails,” I said. “I kiss you.” I wrapped my arms around his neck. I pressed my lips to his. And this time, the joke was on me—because I wasn’t playing. This wasn’t nothing. This was the beginning—and I was ready to be bold.