Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

115 reviews

oceanwriter's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Having felt somewhat let down by the ending of the first book after so much build-up, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself liking this book even more. Some questions are answered from The Inheritance Games, and some questions are asked presumably ready to be answered in The Final Gambit.

Picking up right after the events of the first book, we follow Avery and the Hawthorne boys as a new game begins. This time their quest is more of a cross between friendly competition and working as a team now that Avery has been accepted by the Hawthorne boys as one of their own. She stands to lose the most (though not necessarily financially). Having uncovered some family secrets, she's determined to find connections and answers. Who is her father? Is she really of Hawthorne blood? What had her mother kept from her for her entire life?

Part of what I've been enjoying about this series is the absurdity of it all. I'm not the target age group so I have little patience for the high school drama that inevitably comes in a YA such as this, but something about the eccentricity of the Hawthorne family is intriguing. It's grandiose and impractical but dang it, it's fun.

This book definitely reads as a lengthy bridge into the next book (though doesn't end on as much of a cliffhanger as the previous), however, I enjoyed the intricacies of the family. I'm not quite sure what to expect going forward but I'm excited to find out!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, and Gun violence

Minor: Infidelity, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage

susie_reads_24_7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

One of the best books i've read since June. I'm so attached to these characters it's insane. HIGHLY recommend. The mystery and the ROMANCE. SO GOOD. The reason het this book isn't a 5 stars is because i'm soooooooooo picky lol. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

librariangeorgia's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I loved this book so much! 

 

So much stuff that was mentioned in the first book was fully delved into and wrapped up in this book - or at least, it looks like it has been… 

 

I just love the progression in the Hawthorne brothers and Avery’s relationship - it’s not 100% ride or die but it’s getting there! 

 

I’m so looking forward to seeing what they get up to in the next book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Addiction, and Murder

this_is_lee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective fast-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

4.75

I read this book in two sittings and I am seriously in love with the writing style, the type of storytelling it is, as well as all the flaws of each and every character that only makes them feel more real. This book took many twist and turns and I was quite surprised about how things unfolded. 
I cannot wait to get on with the last book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Violence

matheo's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Child death, Confinement, Miscarriage, Addiction, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Body horror, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Kidnapping, and Grief

bookishgoob's review against another edition

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? N/A

5.0

What an amazing sequel to an already amazing beginning. I loved every part of this story, the mystery, the love story, the pining, the ins and outs. It was such a fun story and i absolutely can not wait until the third and final book drops in a couple of weeks. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Medical content, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

maiishigami's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Cursing and Pregnancy

the ending was kind of confusing for me but for the most part its very enjoyable to read. A part of me still hopes for grayson but I guess I wont be completely opposed to Jameson and Avery. I want to read the third book as soon as it comes out.

shallow_karma's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was picked up cause I wanted to finish the mystery that was the first book. I wasn’t expecting  all the emotions I had while reading this. Maybe I’m a sucker for this type of story but I’m so excited for the third book to come out. The end left me in tears. The only way I can describe this book is devastating. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping and Murder

cepbreed's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I am unabashedly team Grayson. I know the past two books have been dedicated to developing Avery and Jameson but COME ON! When the author is so elusive and only throws us a bone once in awhile I get attached wayyy more easily than if there’s consistent action. It’s one of my flaws to be honest. I love this series so far, it’s so fun and incredibly satisfying to feel everything pull together. That said something is preventing me from falling in love with the books. Maybe it’s how fast I’m reading them or my preconceived notions. I’m also glad I’m late to the party and only starting this series now despite relentless recommendations. This way I can binge the entire series and not have to wait and forget important details like I had to with A Good Girls Guide to Murder. The quality has been super consistent with this series and I’m so thankful for that. 

Song: Compass - The Neighbourhood 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Stalking, Child death, Abandonment, Addiction, Cursing, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Grief, and Medical content

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Miscarriage, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness

thedanicaperson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death, and Fire/Fire injury