Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

53 reviews

lily1304's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

This is not the type of mystery that the reader could piece together and solve, since a lot of the clues involve characters finding hidden compartments and passageways, or the characters only share the information needed to solve the next puzzle as they're solving it - it's not a whodunnit in that way. But it's entertaining and I read it really fast to find out what would happen!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Stalking

Moderate: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

kennyscoffee's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.25

In a “Knifes Out” type plot, this book offers a YA cast of character who are only slightly likable. The main character is smart and set herself up as “not like other girls” in every room she steps foot in. If you are looking for a complex mystery, this probably isn’t for you. While the twists and puzzle weren’t too predictable, I became exhausted by the main character’s choices and the gaggle of characters around her. The romance (and love triangle) is cheap and while the characters all have their own motives, they did grow with the story. 

Will I read the next book? Maybe but I might not finish it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Racism and Car accident

uhhlexiconic's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

The book's mystery feel (I wouldve loved more of an ability to solve!) and characters largely overcome the unfortunate romance choices. I flew through the Inheritance Games.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Classism

livvmarks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

itsmeaemma's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism

bookaddictellagershon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism

sirilpotter's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, and Death of parent

purplepickle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcohol and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

cc_shelflove'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

5.0

This book was like a CVS receipt… long, twisty, and never stops unraveling! The whole book was great but the last fifty pages were AWESOME. You can tell the author must have done a lot of research on wills, conservatorships, etc. and she even has her hand in some Sherlock Holmes-type puzzles. We even learn so much about our characters. For example, there are four Hawthorne brothers, and so far I can’t choose which one is my favorite. If you find yourself thinking, “Aw, man. That can’t be the ending,” don’t worry. It’s not!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Terminal illness and Stalking

cadence99's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

2.0

Though definitely not for me, I see why this one is popular: it’s an INCREDIBLY fast paced easy read and it keeps you engaged.

HOWEVER this book is definitely built for the teenage brain. I am clearly not the target demographic- it smacked me in the face with eye roll moments every 10 seconds. I would’ve loved it as a young teenager 😂 but as an adult, not so much

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Classism