A review by deeznuts_
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Here's a spoiler free review from a rookie. If you don't want a bunch of information, I'll just say it's worth a read. If you do, here you go!

I'd say this is a good book to read if you're just starting to pick up reading again or if you're trying to get out of a reading slump. I haven't read as many books as others, but this is a pretty good young adult piece. Let's start off with the good things: 

- loving the general theme 
- likeable characters 
- easy to understand 
- many new events (things are constantly happening yet at a medium pace) 
- some character backstory?? (only a little)

Here are some of my critiques: 
- some of the "reveals" weren't as big as I expected, but I also have to read the sequel to give my final thoughts. 
- would've liked a little more development with the romance

Overall, I give it 3.5 stars out of 5; it's definitely worth a read and I really enjoyed it! 


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