Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series.'- Booklist ' well-characterized mystery that's packed to the brim with twists and tricks. * 'Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining.'- Kirkus, starred review McManus's One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House.'- SLJ 'Barnes's meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour.Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters.

* 'this strong, Knives Out-esque series opener.provides ample enjoyment.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!'- Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals 'A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again The Inheritance Games was the most fun I’ve had all year.”- E. “Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. GoodReads Choice Awards, Best YA Fiction finalistĪ Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and New York Public Library Best YA Book of the Year ** Avery's story continues in The Hawthorne Legacy and The Final GambitĪ New York Times and Indiebound BestsellerĮdgar Award Nominee, Best Young Adult Mystery Caught in a world of wealth and privilege with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch - and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. The catch? Avery has no idea why - or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!ĭon't miss this New York Times bestselling 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets - perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out.Īvery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out.

Inheritance by katharine mcgee