The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes -- Restarting August 4th 2025

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

An utterly addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out.

She came from nothing.
Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future.
Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.

They had everything.
Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited.
It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving relatives -
a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their' money.

Now there's only one rule: winner takes all.
Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing.
But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?


'A fantastic rollercoaster of a book! We Were Liars meets The Da Vinci Code. I loved it!' Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake

'A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and a high-stakes treasure hunt . . . The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!' Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals

'One of YA's more reliably twisty and brilliant thriller authors is back with a brand new series that's every bit as impossible to put down as her others' Buzzfeed

[Maddie]

Starting now!

[Tiffany]

Started this morning up to chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ I’m really enjoying this book! I love Avery as the main character And like the mystery of who the heck she is and why she’s inherited this money. I like how all the boys are different and there’s like a live square happening 😂😂 (hide spoiler)]

[Booktastically]

Yaasssss!! Another book I've read and loved! I really hop you guys enjoy it.

[Tiffany]

Now on chapter 46: (view spoiler)[ you really have to pay attention at times in the book! There’s so many characters and details but it’s still a fast read. I like that Avery is beginning to stand up for herself and her sister more and she’s getting used to her life changing. I really intrigued to know what’s happened to Emily! And the boys really intrigue me too! Their mother just seems like a waste of space. (hide spoiler)]

[Tiffany]

Chapter 55: (view spoiler)[ so definitley a bit of a love triangle it’s like history is beginning to repeat itself with Emily loving them both and both boys being interested in Avery even if Grayson not wanting to admit it (hide spoiler)]

[Tiffany]

Chapter 75: (view spoiler)[ well I was not expecting that confession! I really hope we find it how it all played out. I hate Thea! She’s driving me insane! She’s just horrible (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Tiffany wrote: "Started this morning up to chapter 21 [spoilers removed]"

Yes I actually do appreciate the (view spoiler)[love square! It's something so different! And she also recognises the boys' beauty. Also like who the heck is she to Tobias! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Tiffany wrote: "Now on chapter 46: [spoilers removed]"

I was like 'what mother' and then remembered what she did XD Goes to show how great she is

[Maddie]

Tiffany wrote: "Chapter 55: [spoilers removed]"

I really love how (view spoiler)[she actually saw Grayson first, but she's interested in Jameson! Although she still seems drawn to Gray (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Finishing now

[Maddie]

Tiffany wrote: "Chapter 75: [spoilers removed]"

She definitely isn't the worst character I've come across!

All finished!

[Jenn]

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[Sibil]

Hi! Can I join in? :)

[Jenn]

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[Brigia]

I started today and am already hooked! I so badly want to know what happens next, it’s really hard to put down.

Start-chapter 15
(view spoiler)[ So many interesting side characters! All four brothers are really intriguing. And the house! Makes me dream 😅 What was up with the letter - I’m sorry and that’s it? I really felt for Avery, how frustrating! (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

I get my copy later tommorow, so I'll try to start in the next couple of days :)

[Brigia]

Chapter 16-Chapter 28
(view spoiler)[For some reason, I really like the Hawthorn boys, all four of them. I wonder why the remark about saving only himself hurt Grayson so much. I think he’s the most mysterious of them all. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

I have a deadline that I have to get through first, so I'll probably start tomorrow :)

[Danique]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[Already so much chaos!! So she went from a poor girl to a crazy rich billionaire. Can’t wait to see what the reason behind all that is! Her smartness is really cool, and I can’t wait to see her crack more puzzles. Don’t particularly like Grayson yet, although he seems to be the one she’ll end up with. I’m rooting for Jameson, although they seem veeeeery much alike. Nash is cool as well, wonder what happened between him and Alisha. They’re definitely going to give her trouble. Can’t believe Libby told her boyfriend where they were going, how stupid is she! The ‘cursing’ that Max does is kinda annoying to me, I’m not sure how old they are, but it makes her seem like a child. Like her parents don’t know the words she’s using are curses 🙄 (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 38
(view spoiler)[I had a feeling there would be something with their second names, they all seemed like places or something. I’m really liking it so far, there’s a lot of mystery and I can’t wait to find out how it’s all connected. Her smartness definitely fits with the rest of the Hawthornes, but they are not related? And what happened to Emily? I have a feeling Jameson his scar has something to do with what happened to her, probably something with a puzzle. And the fire that killed Toby - or probably killed Toby - why do I feel like Hawthorne was responsible? And that’s why he’s sorry? (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 63
I don’t want to stop reading but it’s 3 in the morning lol.
(view spoiler)[Someone just shot at Jameson and Avery!! Damn. Why do I not trust Oren..? The middle names were indeed places.

Avery and Jameson kissed!!!! But Jameson really is hot and then cold, I’m not too sure if I like him that much. He’s playing games with everyone and everything. Avery definitely seems on the same track as Emily, playing both boys. Hopefully she’ll end up with both of them but I don't think that's going to happen lol😂 (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 16
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(view spoiler)[ I'm a sucker for the too serious, responsible guys :-D Libby's boyfriend is unbelievable - I really hope that she ends up with Nash! They seem well suited too, with his "rescue" cases and her soft heart. (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 38
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(view spoiler)[Her smartness is Hawthorne-like and also her mother's habit to turn everything into a game. I still think there must be some connection to her mother. (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Chapter 57

(view spoiler)[Another mystery - now someone is out to kill her! I love this it's just one riddle after the next. I really hope there is a nice solution to everything in the end, or I will be extremely frustrated!

This reminds me a little of Ready Player One, with the riddles and the amazing wealth as the price. And with the competition! (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

I'll join you for this one, wanted to start the book tomorrow. :)

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Chapter 16-Chapter 28
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Grayson is definitely mysterious!! Can't wait to find out more about his past, especially since he seems like such a caring guy as well (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 16
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[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Hihi love that! I agree, he seems great so far! Nash and Libby would definitely be great together, but I can't help but think that Nash is too good to be true. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 38
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[spoilers removed]"

Right! There must be some connection..

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Chapter 57

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Same, I hope the ending will be good! However, since there are 2 more books, I can't help but wonder if we'll only learn the solution in the last book..?
Woah, now that you say it, it definitely reminds me of Ready Player One! Can't believe I didn't notice that before! (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

13%
(view spoiler)[ I don’t really get the letter, and I feel like Grayson and the others are definitely going to try to stop her, but I’m curious as to why it asked Avery to live in his mansion for a year. I like the pacing so far, so I hope it suddenly doesn’t slow down. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

Danique wrote: "Brigia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 16
[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree, I feel like he might be trying to appear kind so he could get information out of her and eventually use it against her.

All 4 of the boys definitely has some other intentions, or motives that they aren’t mentioning… (hide spoiler)]

[Mariem]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[I'm really enjoying this book so far, i'm so curious about why has Avery inherited most of the money. I like most of the brothers so far, they're so diffrent but still very intresting, i hope they're not hiding things or have other intentions that might disappoint me (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Finished
(view spoiler)[Well, I'm quite happy with this ending! It explains enough for me not to be frustrated and it also makes me curious about the next book! How funny that Avery knows Tobias II - although that also explains why Hawthorne met her, he probably kept tabs on his son. I like that she wasn't chosen randomly.

I really liked the sibling dynamics between the boys and I'm looking forward to hopefully learning more about them in the next book! (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 63
I don’t want to stop reading but it’s 3 in the morning lol.
Someone just shot at Jameson and Avery!! Damn. Why do I not trust Oren..? The middle names were indeed places.

Avery and Ja..."

I couldn't put it down either :-)

(view spoiler)[I'm still rooting for Grayson. I was a bit annoyed by Avery, going for both of them seems cruel, especially with the whole Emily situation. I think it is unlikely she'll end up with both of them! ;-) (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

I just started this book and I‘m already hooked. I‘m really enjoing myself.
Charter 13: (view spoiler)[The letter wasn‘t very helpful, I wonder why he picked her to be his heir. The family probably will try everything to get the inheritance back. And why does she have to live with them in the mansion? (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

28%
(view spoiler)[ I don’t know how to feel about Thea, but I feel like she isn’t telling the whole story.. I think there could be some truth to what she said, but she either doesn’t have the full picture, or using the story to make the brothers look bad.. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

I finished this book last night, but I'll post my updates and respond to all of yours tomorrow morning! :)

[Alina]

40%
(view spoiler)[ I wonder what Nash meant about Avery being the “glass ballerina or the knife”… I feel like Nash thought that Avery was just an object for the game, and even if his motive isn’t money, I think he has other motives and shouldn’t be trusted..

Why is Libby still texting her ‘ex’? She should just leave that scumbag, especially considering the fact that he literally sold them out to the public for his own gain. Libby deserves better then that..

Also, there’s no way involving Zara or letting her take control of something is not going to end in disaster.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 38
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I can see Avery being related to the Hawthornes but I’m not too sure as to who.. I’m also curious about what happened to Emily, and why it seems to have taken a impact on the brothers. I’m not too sure as to what happened to Toby, but could he still be alive all this time? (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 80
(view spoiler)[They’re slowly getting all the hints! I wonder if her mother indeed knew Hawthorne, since she was so obsessed with making everything into a game as well..? Man, there must be more to Emily‘a death. She was just laying dead all of the sudden?? I don’t buy it. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Finished
(view spoiler)[Damn, Xander was manipulating them all this time? Did not expect that. It feels like there’s something surprising around every corner in this book, I love the mystery and suspense. Jameson was there when Emily died! I am getting a bit tired of that girl and how everyone is acting like ‘Emily would’ve wanted them to do this’. Bruh, they all seem crazy, she’s dead: not controlling them.

So Skye is behind the attacks, she tried to have Avery killed. Not that surprising tbh. Grayson is surprising though, the way he wants to protect her :’)

Wait that’s it?? She just met him in a cafe one day and he decided he liked her name??? I don’t like that :( I want her and Grayson to be together, it’s too bad he’s stepping aside for Jameson. They really have the same taste in girls don’t they😂

Aaaaaah!!!! TOBY IS HARRY!!!!!! I love that holy shit, what a twist. So that must mean there’s more to the story, since Tobias changed his will on the day that Toby - apparently - left. But why did nan say that he used to be a good boy, why not anymore?? Mannnn I need to know more! And now Xander has to find Tobias Hawthorne 2, why do I feel like that has something to do with the tree in the Blackwood, the one with the numeral 2 on it? The one that had Toby’s name on it? I’m guessing he’s the one Xander is supposed to find, Harry. The suspense is killing me aaaah!!! My life seems so boring in comparison to this story lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Finished
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(view spoiler)[I agree! I feel like we now know things, but also still don't? XD I'm glad she wasn't chosen randomly, because that would've been way less fun. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Brigia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 63
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It was definitely hard to put down! (view spoiler)[I'm still rooting for Grayson as well, I like him more than I like Jameson. I agree, it's kinda cruel for her to basically repeat the whole Emily situation by being interested in both of them. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Alina wrote: "40%
I wonder what Nash meant about Avery being the “glass ballerina or the knife”… I feel like Nash thought that Avery was just an object for the game, and even if his motive isn’t money, I think ..."

Yeah that was weird! (view spoiler)[ I still don't trust the guy, they all have other motives.. I really don't get why Libby doesn't just block the guy, kinda weird. (hide spoiler)]

[izzy]

Up to chapter 11

Wow!
Imagine a world and you are Avery. I hope there is more to this

[Alina]

67%
(view spoiler)[ Well… I guess someone is out to kill her. I feel like Thea’s arrival and the timing she got shot at is not just a random occurrence.. And why is Libby still texting Drake? Surely she can just block him and not receive any texts.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I actually didn't expect that! I'm surprised that I was right that Toby was alive all along, but I didn't expect it to be the guy from the park.

I'm not too surprised about Skye and Drake being behind the shooting, but I still want to find out more about why Libby didn't block Drake earlier.

I'm also curious about Xander's past so I'm definitely going to read the next book. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Alina]

Danique wrote: "Finished"
[spoilers removed]

(view spoiler)[ I agree, there were so many twists and turns that I didn't expect, and I loved how fast-paced the book was. I'm curious as to how Toby fabricated his death, and if anyone knew that he was alive all along. I would really love to hear about the backstory to Toby becoming Harry. (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Brigia wrote: "Chapter 16-Chapter 28
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(view spoiler)[I try to like them but I don't trust any of them. I feel like they all have their own motives and will try to stop at nothing to get Avery out when the time comes. (hide spoiler)]