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The Inheritance Games
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a really fun little mystery. I loved the setup and trying to work out Avery's connection to the Hawthorne's. Strange family histories abound, although I didn't feel like I got enough answers from this first installment.
I did go in thinking this was a thriller, but it was pretty thriller-lite. Some peril, minimal tension. Much more dramatic than thrilling I'd say. But I did enjoy reading it.
Did the ending satisfy me enough? In some ways yes. In others, not really. I think I wished for more explanations, more connections. Maybe that's something that goes further in the rest of the series, and I may continue reading it. But I'm not completely sold yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse