The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, 2)

The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, Book 2) is an excellent continuation of the series, and it’s easy to see why my daughter loves it so much. The story picks up right where the first book left off and keeps the mystery, suspense, and puzzles coming at a fast pace. The characters are engaging and well-developed, especially Avery and the Hawthorne brothers. The twists and turns keep you guessing the entire time, and there’s just the right mix of intrigue, family drama, and a little bit of romance to make it really fun to read. My daughter couldn’t put it down and was constantly trying to figure out the next clue. One of the best things about this book is how it keeps building on the world introduced in the first one while raising the stakes even higher. It’s exciting, clever, and full of surprises. Overall, this is a fantastic read for anyone who enjoys mystery and adventure. If you or your child enjoyed the first book, this sequel definitely does not disappoint.

This series is Turing out to be great so far. Not a huge fan of the love triangle in it but other than that great myster novel that gets your brain working.

Love these books! Short chapters and easy reading with a good story. Perfect for a mom who needs a little break!

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is an absolutely thrilling sequel that takes the mystery, suspense, and family drama to the next level. Picking up where The Inheritance Games left off, the story dives deeper into the complex and mysterious world of the Hawthorne family, with even more puzzles, secrets, and dangerous stakes. Avery, the main character, continues to be a strong and relatable protagonist, and I loved watching her navigate the complex relationships within the Hawthorne family. The dynamics between the brothers—especially with Jameson and Grayson—are even more intense in this book, and the tension between them adds so much to the story. The romance is subtle but filled with emotion, adding an extra layer to Avery’s journey. What really sets this book apart is the intricate puzzles and mind-bending twists. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the author would throw in a curveball that kept me on the edge of my seat. The pacing is spot-on, with enough action and revelation to keep things moving without ever feeling rushed. The character development is also fantastic, as you learn more about the motivations and pasts of each member of the Hawthorne family. The stakes get higher, and the mystery deepens, making this a book that’s hard to put down. If you loved the first book, The Hawthorne Legacy is a must-read. It’s a perfect blend of mystery, family drama, and unexpected twists, and I can’t wait to see how the story continues in the next installment. Highly recommend!

Another wonderful addition to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and loved all the twists.

Such a fun and fabulous series for young or old. Fast paced and very creative. Read the entire series.

I mean, I read the entire book. And I didn't hate it. But it took all the aspects of the first book that weren't so great and made them worse. It also felt very much like a repeat of the first book in some aspects. I kept a mental checklist: here's where Avery kisses _______, now here's where Avery kisses ________, here's where someone tries to kill her and fails, here's the kindness moment from Mrs. Laughlin. (I could go on and on.) Maybe it was my imagination, but these all seemed to happen in the same story moments (25%, 62%, etc.) of the story. The puzzles were even less puzzling than the first book. I figured most of them out way before Avery and the Hawthorne's and many were so dead obvious that Avery and the Hawthorne's started to feel a bit dense. I figured out the family dynamics/connections hundred of pages before they were revealed. And there were a number of dead-obvious clues that no one else noticed. I kept wondering when someone was going to follow up on ____________________, but then they never did. The theme of 'I can't because I feel too guilty' felt tired in this book. Too much of a repeat of the previous book. Made the conclusion unsatisfying. I also found several aspects of the plot unbelievably cruel. The first was Avery's Mom endlessly telling her 'I've got a secret about the day of your birth.' It's hard to discuss this without giving away spoilers, so I'll make my own metaphor as an example of what happened (this is not what happened). Let's say A Person grows up poor with a Family Member saying that one day the person would inherit a billion dollars. Over and over again the Family Member says this. But then when the inheritance comes in, it isn't The Person who inherits, it's the Family Member. The Person gets zero because they have zero connection to the money, only the Family Member does. Even worse, The Person is expected to be just as happy about the Family Member having their dreams come true as if it actually had been The Person themselves. (I hope that makes sense.) In this situation, it was CRUEL of the Family Member to endlessly tell The Person that they would inherit billions because it had nothing to do with The Person. This is pretty much what Avery's mother does to Avery. And of course Avery is thrilled with getting nothing and her mother's cruelty. That her mother did a hugely unkind thing isn't even mentioned. (Truth, it occurs to me as I write this that Avery is becoming a Mary Sue.) And then in the same vein, Avery spends the book continuing to develop romantic relationships with both Jameson and Grayson. Not once does she pause to consider that's she creating a repeat of the Emily fiasco, which nearly destroyed both boys. Avery just switches back and forth between them, without even considering whether this is a good idea or not. She is supposed to be so brilliant, such a good reader of people, and yet in this aspect she also came off as cruel. The only person who showed any common sense in this three-some was Grayson. The thing is, I have a feeling all of this is unintentional on the author's part. One of those situations where the author just didn't think things thru well enough. I'll probably read the third book. I'm curious how the author redeems Avery's situation. My guess is that Avery is going to become even more of a Mary Sue. But we'll see.

Good series. Read in order to fully enjoy

Boken kom med ett annat inslag men bortsätt från det så var boken helt otroligt bra jag rekommenderar den starkt!

Good quality.. didn't come ripped or damaged, the storyline is pretty good and interesting

It's not ripped, there is a cardboard glued to the cover. I can't scrap it away because i will obviously ruin the book

Another thrilling, mysterious, exciting story with lots of twists and turns and more twists and turns. Avery is once again in the middle of mystery and family secrets. Is she the knife or the glass ballerina? Or something else entirely. You will find out in this book and I can tell you that it is definitely a suprise revealed in the last 100 pages or so, of the book. Or is it? Well I can say, I really enjoyed this one and that it is a great follow up. I love looking into details and coming up with my own answers of riddles presented. I'm a bit torn about the choice she makes regarding the Hawthorne brothers.. "If yes is no, and once is never, then how many sides does a triangle have?" But then again, how can you choose between the Hawthorne brothers.. This book reveals secrets on top of secrets and lets you know, just how complicated the Hawthorne family is and what comes with the territory being as rich as they are. The world building is quite detailed and the puzzles had to be thought out by a genius. I wonder how much time the author put into making that work. So overall I definitely recommend this inheritance games novel! Come play this deadly game...

La verdad no tenía mucha fe en este segundo libro, ya que muchas veces en trilogías el segundo carece de mucho, pero wow tuvo de todo y puedo decir que fue el mejor de la trilogía. Amé