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adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Classism
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I can’t believe that this trilogy is over. I loved all three books and can’t believe it’s over.
The first half of this book was slow paced as the plot hadn’t kicked of yet. Nearer the end it definitely got more intense to the point where I could barely put the book down.
I didn’t like Eve from the beginning and found almost every scene with her in a bit annoying.
Grayson acted like a completely different person in this book, which was a bit strange.
I felt that the chess matches at the end of the book went way to quickly to end the rivalry with Vincent Blake.
However, I did throughly enjoyed this book.
I loved seeing Avery and Jameson working together on the different riddles and watching there relationship grow in trust and love.
The book flowed smoothly and was detailed, with lots of mystery’s.
Overall, I definitely recommend reading this trilogy, as it was fun, quick and easy to read!
The first half of this book was slow paced as the plot hadn’t kicked of yet. Nearer the end it definitely got more intense to the point where I could barely put the book down.
I didn’t like Eve from the beginning and found almost every scene with her in a bit annoying.
Grayson acted like a completely different person in this book, which was a bit strange.
I felt that the chess matches at the end of the book went way to quickly to end the rivalry with Vincent Blake.
However, I did throughly enjoyed this book.
I loved seeing Avery and Jameson working together on the different riddles and watching there relationship grow in trust and love.
The book flowed smoothly and was detailed, with lots of mystery’s.
Overall, I definitely recommend reading this trilogy, as it was fun, quick and easy to read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i loved this book! Started on the audio, but when that couldn't be renewed because another borrower snaffled it, I read the second half in print. And i am SO glad i did! the print version includes an exclusive short story, which i strongly believe should be part of the actual story. This Bonus part was great fun. I love all these characters and am sad that i now need to wait until August for "the brothers Hawthorne".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Kidnapping, Murder
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a good finish to a really fun YA series! The mystery aspect was just as compelling as the first two books and the ending is really satisfying. Barnes’s writing style isn’t my personal favorite (I don’t love the angst of the main character’s inner dialogue or the cheesiness of the jokes between side characters), but I also recognize that I’m not the target age range for her books. I would definitely recommend this for any YA readers who love a good mystery with lots of fun plot twists!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Torture, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Well… Xander continues to be awesome. I continue to hate love triangles. There's a puppy, but he doesn't get nearly enough page time. And I'm not at all satisfied with the situation Harry was left in . Really, the only non-Xander, non-puppy part I liked was at the end where the immoral hoards of wealth were redistributed .
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual harassment
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love it when series conclusions actually do not disappoint! The Final Gambit takes us back to the basics of book one. Follow the yellow brick road, also known as the puzzle trail. One clue leads to the next leads to the next leads to the next… Do you see where I’m going with this? I’ll stand by my statement that this is my new favorite young adult mystery series. I’m very very excited for this summer’s upcoming spin-off series to follow Jamie and Grayson!
“Tobias Hawthorne’s game hadn’t made me extraordinary. It had shown me that I already was.”
“Tobias Hawthorne’s game hadn’t made me extraordinary. It had shown me that I already was.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death
Minor: Confinement
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Kidnapping, Murder