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effy's review against another edition
3.5
I picked this book up as I was in a bit of a reading funk and didn't really know what I wanted to read. I have been mildly interested in this series for some time and had some expectations about this book namely that it was going to be somewhat of a competition. I am not really sure where I got the impression that our main character, Avery, would have to compete for the pot of money but I was quite far off with that. Avery stands to inherit the whole fortune and the only condition is that she lives at Hawthorne House for one year; the game in the book is simply for everyone involved to try to get answers about why Avery has been bequeathed the majority of the money.
Because I had certain incorrect assumptions going into this book, I found it to be a lot less pacey than I was hoping for. There were definitely multiple threads happening at once where we are wondering who is trying to murder Avery, as well as the death of Emily and, obviously, what Avery's connection to the Hawthornes is. I wasn't a massive fan of the romance in this book, especially as it seemed as though it was setting up a love triangle but it was definitely more of a subplot with the various mysteries being the main focus.
Whilst I understand the reason why we don't get the answer as to why Avery was left almost everything until almost the end of the book, it was frustrating to have to wait. I think part of the frustration is due to the fact that there wasn't really any way that it could be guessed or theorized. Well, I'm sure some smart people put it together but I didn't 🤣
I am glad that the story was relatively wrapped-up in one book rather than trying to stretch things out for the trilogy.
Because I had certain incorrect assumptions going into this book, I found it to be a lot less pacey than I was hoping for. There were definitely multiple threads happening at once where we are wondering
Whilst I understand the reason why we don't get the answer as to why Avery was left almost everything until almost the end of the book, it was frustrating to have to wait. I think part of the frustration is due to the fact that there wasn't really any way that it could be guessed or theorized. Well, I'm sure some smart people put it together but I didn't 🤣
I am glad that the story was relatively wrapped-up in one book rather than trying to stretch things out for the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Grief, Cancer, and Fire/Fire injury
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Gun violence, Murder, Stalking, Grief, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Racism, and Terminal illness
maeveh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gun violence and Murder
sapphic_swiftie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.5
*minor spoilers*
this book met my high expectations...i really enjoyed it! i definitely found the overall idea/concept very intriguing and unique - a seemingly "random" girl inherits a bunch of money from a man she thinks she has never met. it was fun to try and find out what was going to happen next and solve the clues alongside the characters. the short chapters were also the best. they made me feel like i was reading a lot when i wasn't actually.
on the other hand, i wasn't a huge fan of the romance - it was a love triangle, which i am not a huge fan of in general. and i also didn't really feel the chemistry avery had with either jameson or grayson as i found it a bit absurd she was pursuing a relationship with either of them. some points were also a bit confusing and there was almost too much going on for me and a few too many characters to keep track of. it felt like i was trying to figure out a bunch of different things at once (why did avery get chosen by tobias hawthorne? how did emily die? what happened to tobias hawthorne's son? etc.) and that made it a little overwhelming...i wish it had maybe been just a bit simpler. however, that is more of a personal preference and didn't negatively impact my experience too much.
the characters were alright, not bad but nothing special. avery was a decent main character and i definitely liked libby. and the ending...wow. it definitely made the book worth it. yes, a lot was crammed at the end, but i was glad to have at least some of my questions answered (and i was definitely a bit shocked!). i am excited to read [b:the hawthorne legacy|50531218|The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, #2)|Jennifer Lynn Barnes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610493390l/50531218._SY75_.jpg|75512627] and see what happens next! overall, i would recommend if you're looking for a fun mystery or fall read!!
2021 rating: book 11/37
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol and Gun violence
rafaelabossoni's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Domestic abuse, Death, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Blood, Gun violence, Cursing, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
claire_fitzgibbon13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Interesting plot, like the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Murder
storieswithbee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
I have no idea why it’s not a five star read for me, but I just don’t have that attachment that I normally feel to the book that I have given 5 stars to. I think that might be because it’s a YA read. Don’t get me wrong. This is a great book but it was an easy and enjoyable read.
I have no idea why it’s not a five star read for me, but I just don’t have that attachment that I normally feel to the book that I have given 5 stars to. I think that might be because it’s a YA read. Don’t get me wrong. This is a great book but it was an easy and enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, and Death
swedish_fish's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
This was a book with a lot of flaws, like the romance which I found totally unnecessary and just plain weird. But it was such a fun read! It’s what my friend would call a “beach read”, in that it doesn’t require a lot mental digestion. Despite the fact that it is a mystery, it’s pretty easy to follow and the story is just super fun. I liked the concept and I thought the execution was fairly good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death of parent
nsyahirahss'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Death
bloomparker's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
So worthy, if you like riddles this is sooo for you!
I readed in one afternoon, you just cannot stop reading!
So excited to read de second one!!🤩🤩
I readed in one afternoon, you just cannot stop reading!
So excited to read de second one!!🤩🤩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Murder, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts