4.06 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

that was insane
I thoroughly enjoyed myself
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was one of the most interesting books I’ve read this year. Honestly, I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did—it’s been so hyped on TikTok that I was skeptical. But it completely surprised me. The beginning was a little hard to follow, but once I got into it, I was hooked, especially trying to figure out why Avery was left the inheritance (and I still have questions!).
I found myself analyzing every little detail, and by the time I reached the end, I was completely sucked in. I also loved the short chapters—it made the pacing feel fast and addictive. The characters and storyline were both so strong, and I absolutely can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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: No

It was a good read. The puzzles were quite entertaining. The love triangle, on the other hand, was a bit bland, because Ave wasn’t given the chance to develop her relationship with Grayson as much as she did with Jameson. It felt like there wasn’t actually a love triangle, given the clear bias toward Jameson in the way the story was written.

I like the main character—she’s smart and strong-willed. What I don’t like are some of the forced romance parts. Ave seems to have attachment issues, I must say. Omw to read the next book. :)

Nice little YA puzzlebox mystery