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veronicatabor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Gaslighting
risemini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
“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.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Abandonment
kinsportch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
eve_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
⁕ The characters' jumps in logic when solving the main mystery of the book were WILDLY far-fetched when compared to The Inheritance Games. I get that the plot must move onward, but the randomness of the clues and their meanings made it hard to participate as the reader.
⁕ The second half of the book redeemed itself through its poignant examination of love and relationships. It gave me all the feels, truly!!
⁕ I love that Barnes gave secondary characters (Rebecca and Max especially) an inch more of the spotlight. More! I want more!
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Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
josxphinchen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
econcomics's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Like the first book, this one stars a bunch of teens and involves k*ssing/r*mance... except it's way worse this time.... I would've made this book 5 stars but because of this one scene I found to be especially gross, on top of being unnecessary (didn't contribute to the plot at all...), I really had to dock the entire book. (BTW, I'm 23.) Again, this didn't contribute to the plot but this scene was a bunch of the main characters--some minors, some NOT--taking their clothes off for a game (some down to their
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Alcohol
azrah786's review against another edition
4.5
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
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
kalin_grace's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail