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A review by tan_wayne
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I think this is case where a book is hyped so much, I was honestly a bit let down.
The story kept me invested throughout, I finished the book in less than 6 hours. I think the fast pacing is perfect, and the interactions felt natural and fitting for the story. Other than the MC Avery standing out being a great protagonist, (I loved how quick-witted and protective she is) the rest were likeable but lacklustre. The riddles were sprinkled in perfect doses, creating suspense but not affecting the flow of the story.
To the negatives, I think the plot-twists were quite predictable, except the one in the epilogue (Alexander Hawthorne finding out there is another Tobias Hawthorne) . Especially since this is a mystery fiction, I would judge the mystery aspect to a greater extent. I also don’t see the point in the love triangle, actually the romance is barely even there. There were several things also left out Skye Hawthorne’s assassination attempt reason and greater justification for the MC being selected, that bothered me a little. Maybe it is left out for the sequel…
☆3.5 Stars☆
The audiobook provided nothing new, except maybe some nice instrumentals. I think the reader did a nice job differentiating between the different characters
☆3 Stars☆
The story kept me invested throughout, I finished the book in less than 6 hours. I think the fast pacing is perfect, and the interactions felt natural and fitting for the story. Other than the MC Avery standing out being a great protagonist, (I loved how quick-witted and protective she is) the rest were likeable but lacklustre. The riddles were sprinkled in perfect doses, creating suspense but not affecting the flow of the story.
To the negatives, I think the plot-twists were quite predictable, except the one in the epilogue
☆3.5 Stars☆
The audiobook provided nothing new, except maybe some nice instrumentals. I think the reader did a nice job differentiating between the different characters
☆3 Stars☆