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The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

45 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

_savannahreads_'s review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Miscarriage, 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

faitherslibrary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Drug abuse

Minor: Alcohol

helenferg'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Grief, Death, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Confinement, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

coles14_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Miscarriage

criticalbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Animal death, Classism, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Drug use, Grief, Pregnancy, and Violence

allisonwonderlandreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

This feels like the book version of an escape room, under the wire to hunt down clues with the giddiness of a game afoot. It's just ~fun~ pure and simple. In this puzzle of a sequel, we follow the Hawthornes deeper into their (many, unnecessarily fancy) closets for creepier skeletons. We delve into a family history that is twisted and secretive with complicated repercussions in the present.

In terms of Avery's life, the unnecessary love triangle marches on. I was pleased with the resolution at the very end of the book where an actual choice is made. I'm not sure I was cheering for anyone in particular before, but I like what Avery decided. My only concern is that the series isn't over, and sometimes love triangles have the last laugh when I think they're over, so. Just hoping the current choice is endgame, and we can focus on different drama in the next one. In non-romantic news, best friend Max shows up instead of just being a voice over the phone, which is a vast improvement for everyone. I desperately needed someone to say "smash the patriarchy" in front of all the rich people.

In terms of the mystery, there's some light (private) jet-setting, which adds to the makeover montage moments to remind us that there is ridiculous wealth on the line. Like an alarming amount. Like I think Max has her work cut out for her with the smashing part. I didn't find most of the reveals particularly shocking as the mystery unfolds, but I was entertained at all times. Also, the sheer number of twists and turns made for an intriguing path for the characters even if you suspect what's coming at the end. This book was pure escapism for me, and I loved it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Bullying, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

hannibanani29's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Infidelity

Moderate: Death, Stalking, Grief, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Addiction, and Murder

Minor: Terminal illness, Sexual content, Cursing, Dementia, Child death, Blood, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

letterthief's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping and Violence

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Dementia, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts