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The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

23 reviews

rose_88's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense 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

3.5

This book was just as much a goddamn rollercoaster as the first. I’m not sure how much I enjoy the love triangle between Avery, Jameson and Grayson, but I do enjoy how all the brothers feel a sort of protectiveness for her.

The whole ‘Avery is Toby’s daughter’ to ‘oh she isn’t it’s this random girl who’s two older siblings work for her just to find him’ I really didn’t enjoy, I think I would have liked it more if Avery actually was Toby’s daughter, but that might just be coming from my hatred for Ricky and Skye and whatever the hell they were trying to do.

I did really enjoy, however, how Max was far more present in the second book than the first, in the first book I felt like Avery was too isolated, with the Hawthorne boys only wanting her cause she was either similar to Emily or to help them solve the mystery. Also, I loved how both Grayson and Jameson have sort of matured, Jameson more so, and how they both know that no matter their feelings they need to put their arguments aside to protect her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, Infidelity, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts

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

norwegianforestreader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Abandonment, Addiction, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Murder

Minor: Infertility

karapillar's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infertility, Classism, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Stalking, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Child death, and Pregnancy

sydnaayy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Grief, and Gun violence

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Infertility, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Abandonment, Child death, and Drug use

lindseyhall44's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

This book was perfect for ending my reading slump, and I absolutely flew through it. 
“The Hawthorne Legacy” occurs right after the events of “The Inheritance Games,” with a new mystery to solve and even higher risks at stake.  While I liked the first book more, the Hawthorne Legacy was a successful follow up to an ongoing trilogy.
One thing I appreciated was the character development of Avery, as she really embodied a smart and lovable character. Her character arc paired with the short chapters and engaging mystery created a fun read, which helped me escape reality for a few hours.
However, the love triangle kind of upset me at times, and a few plot points were not my favorite. But all in all, I will be picking up the last book when it comes out, and suggest that you do as well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Murder, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Infertility, and Medical content

azrah786's review against another edition

4.5

 **I was provided with an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

CW: violence, gun violence, blood, death, death of a parent, drug use/addiction, suicidal thoughts, fire/fire injury, infertility, child death, kidnapping, murder

This book is just as addictive and fast paced as its predecessor!

I did have my doubts before reading as I saw that a lot of people didn’t enjoy this sequel and also I remember feeling like the first book worked well as a standalone. However, it wasn’t long before new twists started unravelling around Avery and her Hawthorne boys that I was hooked back in and determined to stay for the whole ride.

I didn’t do a reread of The Inheritance Games beforehand but I felt like the overarching storyline was a lot more interesting to follow in this one than the first book. I understand why so many people didn’t enjoy the romance side of things but I personally was so absorbed by the central mystery and the reveals that I wasn’t too bothered by it. Also I like both Jameson and Grayson so…

One thing I do pretty much agree with other people is why on earth is there another book? Again I don’t see the need to continue the story and this time round there isn’t really much for a third book to take off from.. Though with how ingenious and entertaining all the puzzles and clue hunting are I’m probably going to end up picking up the third book anyways.
Final Rating – 4.5/5 Stars 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Murder, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, and Blood

Minor: Death of parent and Child death

nisha_27's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

got we were liars vibes halfway through? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death, and Gun violence

Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Minor: Cursing and Infertility

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

These books are so easy to read quickly!  I basically read this entire thing this morning. Lots of twists and turns, making it really fast paced. While some aspects were predictable, I think teens will really like this sequel!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Drug use, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Addiction, Infertility, and Alcohol

emma985's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Miscarriage and Violence

Minor: Death of parent and Infertility