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jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
The countdown is on until Avery Grambs reaches one year living in Hawthorne House, giving her control of her inheritance. Before she can inherit everything that Tobias Hawthorne left her, there is one more grand puzzle for her to solve with the Hawthorne brothers.
This final book in the trilogy had as many twists and turns as the first two books! It was really hard to decide who to trust, especially when Avery was left the ominous message “don’t trust anyone.” Everyone became a suspect in my eyes. I won’t explain the final game/puzzle Avery had to solve since it gives away the endings of the first two books, but it was very suspenseful! I really liked the way the ending wrapped everything up but I’m still eager to read more about these characters. I’m excited to read the next Hawthorne book next month!
The Final Gambit is a great ending to this trilogy!
Content warnings: murder, death of parent, death of grandparent, attempted suicide (mentioned)
This final book in the trilogy had as many twists and turns as the first two books! It was really hard to decide who to trust, especially when Avery was left the ominous message “don’t trust anyone.” Everyone became a suspect in my eyes. I won’t explain the final game/puzzle Avery had to solve since it gives away the endings of the first two books, but it was very suspenseful! I really liked the way the ending wrapped everything up but I’m still eager to read more about these characters. I’m excited to read the next Hawthorne book next month!
The Final Gambit is a great ending to this trilogy!
Content warnings: murder, death of parent, death of grandparent, attempted suicide (mentioned)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt
selenatothemax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Pedophilia and Murder
lily1304's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
I liked this one! Even if the love interests are two boring rich "bad boys" with daddy issues lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
dani794's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed reading another mystery, along with learning more about Nash and Xander.
but this is definitely my least favourite out of the series. i feel like it didn’t need such an emphasis on the love triangle if Avery chose Jameson at the end of last book..
eve felt like such an oc? she felt weirdly and annoyingly placed a lot.
but this is definitely my least favourite out of the series. i feel like it didn’t need such an emphasis on the love triangle if Avery chose Jameson at the end of last book..
eve felt like such an oc? she felt weirdly and annoyingly placed a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Toxic relationship, and Murder
mysugarmagnolias's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
I purchased The Inheritance Games set from FairyLoot and have been making my way through the series.
"The Final Gambit" is the riveting conclusion to The Inheritance Games saga. Avery is about to become the richest teenager in the world, officially. Unexpectedly, there is a visitor that arrives at the Hawthorne house that throws everything for a loop. Now, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers have one final mystery to solve before Avery inherits everything.
I really enjoyed this final plot twist and bringing a new character into the already chaotic mix. I think this fourth act introduction was the perfect way to add a new mystery to solve, but not making it feel like the plot is being dragged out.
I really, really enjoyed this series, and I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for a light YA mystery with a tiny hint of romance.
"The Final Gambit" is the riveting conclusion to The Inheritance Games saga. Avery is about to become the richest teenager in the world, officially. Unexpectedly, there is a visitor that arrives at the Hawthorne house that throws everything for a loop. Now, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers have one final mystery to solve before Avery inherits everything.
I really enjoyed this final plot twist and bringing a new character into the already chaotic mix. I think this fourth act introduction was the perfect way to add a new mystery to solve, but not making it feel like the plot is being dragged out.
I really, really enjoyed this series, and I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for a light YA mystery with a tiny hint of romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
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
Read this book. This series is so good! It will leave you hungry for more puzzles, riddles, clues, and Hawthornes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Classism
hannibanani29's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Misogyny
Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Pregnancy
maim_mona's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.0
Phew! I dunno i wish i would be happier that it's over. There was too little Grayson or Jameson and i get it the story is about Avery, i just wished the string character development would carry through you know? For some reason this book felt more choppy than the other two. A really good mystery no doubt with a nail biting finish, this book focuses finally on the puzzles and riddles and kudos to the author for spanning and planning them so well, i was hooked. However despite the puzzles this is somehow my least favourite if the 3 the ending was the most logical well thought out ending but just not executed in a way that felt natural. I felt that way about Jameson and Avery getting together as well how did their relationship feel more natural earlier than it did in this book?
There was so much pining for Grayson and while the author explains that she goes for Jameson beacusw she related to him he has the hunger she does and he makes her happy blah blah, i couldn't justify it, it seemed too much like a teenage going and two people trying too hard to stay together and graysons just in the mix??? I genuinely didn't feel the tension was resolved and was actually impressed by jamesons character development and the linws he has in this book. At least someone pointed out the obvious loved how Alicia and Oren are brought to the forefront along with Nan and everything is tied in wonderfully! A well thought out end just wished it was smoother in execution.
There was so much pining for Grayson and while the author explains that she goes for Jameson beacusw she related to him he has the hunger she does and he makes her happy blah blah, i couldn't justify it, it seemed too much like a teenage going and two people trying too hard to stay together and graysons just in the mix??? I genuinely didn't feel the tension was resolved and was actually impressed by jamesons character development and the linws he has in this book. At least someone pointed out the obvious
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Rape and Sexism
dlrosebyh's review against another edition
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
3.75
All Avery Kylie Grambs needs to do to inherit billions is staying in Hawthorne House for a few more weeks. The photographers are following her every move. Financial strains are increasing. Danger is an unavoidable part of life. And the only thing keeping Avery going is the Hawthorne brothers. Her existence is inextricably linked to theirs. She is aware of their secrets, and they are aware of her.
But, as the clock approaches the time when Avery will become the world's richest adolescent, disaster arrives in the guise of a visitor who need her assistance—and whose presence at Hawthorne House might change everything. It quickly becomes evident that there is one more puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are lured into a perilous game against an unknown and strong opponent.
In comparison to the prior two novels, I found the mystery in this one to be less intriguing. It was also less action-packed, which made me bored at times. However, the last third of the book was incredibly engaging, since I couldn't stop reading it throughout.
Except for Grayson, I believe everyone had amazing character growth throughout the series. Don't get me wrong, I adore him, but I believe Jennifer Lynn Barnes failed to give him a distinctive personality like she did with the other Hawthorne brothers. His character is always mourning Emily, which is really realistic, but if he isn't mourning, he is usually frigid. We saw him vulnerable once, but I know that's not all there is to him. I wish we saw more of him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual assault