Oh, that’s a sentence that needs unpacking, doesn’t it? If there is one thing I can say above all else, it is that I enjoy this world created by Barnes. If I hadn’t made that connection as soon as it appeared in the last book, I may have enjoyed The Hawthorne Legacy far more than I did. This is going to be a convoluted way of saying this, but it is in aid of avoiding spoilers: I did write off what this sequel focuses on as what it was when it first appeared in The Inheritance Games. Of course, as soon as I finished The Inheritance Games, I jumped head-first into The Hawthorne Legacy with that morish cliffhanger dangling overhead. It is a touch of Knives Out, a touch of teen drama, and a splash of Jason Bourne action with Oren pulling the bullet out of a tree, it caught me at the perfect time. After slogging through what is best described as narrative hell week-in and week-out, a logical puzzle filled with teenagers I didn’t want to throw into a burning building to save a dog filled me with joy. In case you missed it, I found Jennifer Lynn Barnes ‘ young adult mystery/thriller (with a touch of romance) The Inheritance Games, to be more than enjoyable. I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to be this quick with the book and if I am honest, I could have had this review a week ago. Warning: The following review may contain spoilers for The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, reader’s discretion is advised.
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