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The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

64 reviews

takarakei's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-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

A semi satisfying end to this series. I had to look up a synopsis of the second book and was still a bit confused by how some of the characters are literally related. However it’s not super critical imo to understand all that. I do wish the Hawthorne brothers would go to therapy.
I felt the actual end to the whole main plot (the chess game) was a bit anticlimactic. However I did enjoy what Avery does with her fortune, and it being a criticism of billionaires in general.


1/5🌶 (it’s a bit unclear to me whether any spice actually happens or if it’s just closed door. They literally could have just been sleeping in the same bed)

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hapalyn's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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caitlin033's review against another edition

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funny mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5


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this_is_lee's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

I am absolutely in love with this series. I find it to be so well done, easy to read and engaging. I fell for every character and adore the world that was created. 
This became my favourite trilogy quite quickly!

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lindseyhall44's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I have never been so heartbroken upon finishing a series.  The twists and turns, lovable characters, and overall found family have been such a special reading experience to me, and it would be a dream to read The Inheritance Games series for the first time all over again.
The Final Gambit follows Avery, just weeks until her billionaire status becomes final. As she hunts for answers following the events of book two, she’ll discover the truths about the inheritance, and herself, along the way.
On of my favorite elements of this book is how smart it is. The clues are shocking without being unreasonable, and the strategies needed to solve every riddle are impressive while still being fun. I was reminded greatly of Mr. Lemonchellos’s library, and twists and turns I loved as a kid.
That being said, love triangles have never been my favorite, especially with two brothers. However, this is no fault of the book, and I think the Inheritance Games handle it better than others.

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themoodreader's review against another edition

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

4.0


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nicksalex's review against another edition

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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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75


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stephbakerbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and this series as a whole! It’s cheesy and ridiculous in the best of ways.

Short chapters lend to a quick-paced plot, which makes for easy reading. I couldn’t put it down. I love all the puzzles and secrets upon secrets, and this surprisingly had a very satisfying conclusion! I was worried that it would feel like the author didn’t know where she was going when she started, but it didn’t feel like that at all. I thought it was very well done.

These books are plot-focused, but the characters are pretty wonderful. Avery still got some nice development in this one, even with the fast pace. And I love any time I can spend with the Hawthorne brothers. (I would loooove for there to be a book about Grayson in the future please 🙏🏼)

Anyways, can’t recommend this series enough, especially if you need something more light-hearted and fun!

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dianaschmidty's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.25

While I didn’t love this book as much as the first two, I did still enjoy it, especially with all of its amazing quotes, which I’m just going to list a bunch of below for the sake of posterity.

“I’ve found duct tape more effective than advice, myself.”

“Because at this point, secret uncle just kind of feels like it belongs on the Hawthorne bingo card.”

“My grandfather built this chapel so Nan would have somewhere to yell at God.”

“I can’t even hate him now. He’s a part of me. He’s in me.’ Jameson’s fingers lightly touched my hair, then curled into it. ‘But mostly, I can’t hate him, Avery Kylie Grambs, because he brought me you.”

“Jameson Winchester Hawthorne in protective mode was a thing to behold.”

“I threw Tobias Hawthorne under the bus. Thoroughly and without mercy. Dead men didn’t get to be picky about their reputations, and that went double for dead men who’d used me the way he had.”

“Jaime and Gray have joined forces. Xander has a blowtorch.”

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victoriousbookworm's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The final installment of the Inheritance Games does not disappoint. While I couldn’t have anticipated where the author would take this story, I have to say it was amazing to read and such a gratifying end to this story.

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