The Inheritance Games | 
pickSuch a fun read! Sort of a combination between Knives Out, Alice in Wonderland, and one of those stories where you find out you‘re really a princess or a king lost relative leaves you their fortune. Super enjoyable, can‘t wait for my hold on book 2 to come in from the library.
Great series to kick-start the year with, and get in the mood for some serious reading(eventually). All three parts have some brain-wracking puzzles and mind-games. Although the plot remains more or less the same, the thrill remains. 5/5.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes seems somewhat similar to the movie Knives Out. The book begins with the main character, Avery Grambs, inheriting billions of dollars from someone whom she doesn't even know. The only catch is that she has to remain at the Hawthorne estate for one year with all four of the Hawthorne heirs. Each of the heirs have different opinions of Avery and are suspicious of her but some view her as a puzzle.
I am SOOOO excited that this was chosen as the #DoubleSpin pick this monthβ¦I have been on hold at the library for 2 months for this one and it just came in yesterday!!! My #BookSpin is The Match by Harlan Coben which has been in my TBR for far too long. Excited for this month!!! @TheAromaofBooks
Omg this book. I‘m a little over half way through and I‘m loving it. Already ordered the next one.
so-soAvery is a normal 16-year old until she finds out that she is the mystery inheritor of 47 billion dollars. The catch? She doesn't know the man that has given her the money and there is a stipulation that she must live in his sprawling, maze of a house for a year or forfeit the money. If you like books with mind puzzles, you will like this book. A theme in the novel is the power of family, and this can be seen in the multiple family dynamics.
pick4 βThis was a fun, mysterious semi-crazy read. It is very reminiscent of the Westing Game but adapted for a more mature audience. We have a girl, Avery who lives with her sister, and they are barely scraping by. Avery hustles poker in order to make sure her favorite homeless man gets breakfast, she sleeps in the car when her sister‘s boyfriend insists he must be with in the apartment, and she just found out that a man in a slick suit has been
Recommended by a book friend so purchased and started immediately. A few chapters in and so good so far! π
I am eating this shit uppppppp. Page 79 & im ready to give this book a 5βοΈI didn‘t have very high expectations for this book but omg what have I been doing? Living under a rock???
pickWhat a fun read! Can't wait for the series to get released on Amazon. I'm looking forward to reading the next one. I've heard great things about the series, and the first one didn't disappoint.
Currently listening to this #blameitonbookstagram title while I sew up a batch of #bookmarks ππ§
My completed 2022 Reading Bracket. Not only did I enjoy the winning book, but my daughter and I had a blast reading as a buddy read. Those moments will always elevate a good book even higher.
Calling all #nancydrew and #thriller fans - I started a book club on Fable. My goal is to read mystery/thriller type books that give Nancy Drew vibes - intrepid girl detective etc. I have seen a lot of books that I feel could fall into this category- possibly even some that cross over into fantasy as well. Not all necessarily YA either. I invite you to join if these are your kind of books!
Plug for my favorite series of all time, with favorite author, of course, Jennifer Lynn Barnes! These books have really been a blast to read.
I‘m so excited for the series to continue a little longer in August next year!
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Here‘s to a wonderful reading year for all π
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My daughter and I love this series. Such a fun plot and an immensely enjoyable cast of characters.
pickJennifer Lynn Barnes uses motifs such as chess, keys, and cupcakes to evoke a mysterious mood, explore the themes, and create symbolic repetitive meanings in this creatively reimagined Cinderella story.
#readingbracket2022 #2022readingbracket Wow! Almost time to see what my favorite book of the year was. Crazy how fast time is flying by. I read some amazing books this month and this year! My Nov pick is Inheritance Games. I just thought it was very unique and I devoured the series this month. Can‘t wait to see what my Dec fav will be and how each stacks up against each other for the final win!
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Hawthorne House. So many secrets, surprises, riddles and treasures. So much to explore. So many libraries π€ Plus the bowling alley and movie theater are nice bonuses.
pickThis YA mystery is every bit as exciting as a story about a young woman who learns a billionaire she‘s never met has left her all his money essentially disinheriting his four grandsons (the entire family really) sounds like it should be. Best of all? They all have to live together in the family mansion for a year otherwise the money goes to charity. And then there‘s a puzzle to solve, danger, family drama, paparazzi, & more. Very entertaining.
Yay for book mailβ¦and just in time for a cold, wintery start to Thanksgiving break too! ππ¦βοΈ
pickOh dear, that was dangerous. Finished one book, started the next one.... and several hours later it's 2am and I finished it. I have to get up again in a few hours. That makes for high praise for The Inheritance Games - I literally couldn't put it down. It was recommended to me by a school librarian and she tells me books 2 and 3 are just as good. They're going on my shopping list.
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pickIm hooked. I see what all the hype is about. You had me at hello. Very unique and interesting story where our FMC spends the book trying to figure out her part in these games. Why she was chosen. This had mystery, family drama and of course some tragic love thrown in there for good measure. Curious to see how this series ends. #seriesread2022 @TheSpineView
26 chapters in and I gotta keep reading. 65 more to go! πππ§ #goodreads #goodreadsreadingchallenge2022 #ya #yabooks #theinheritancegames
pickCatching up on #Scarathlon posts, so I apologize for the blitz!
My YA book club is meeting later this morning to discuss The Final Gambit, so a re-read was in order! Still love this book and the plot, which is just so much fun- who hasn't dreamed of inheriting tons of money from a mysterious benefactor? I'm not as great with the riddles, but still so much fun.
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πΆ I‘ll Be There For You by Bon Jovi
Hawthorne House from The Inheritance Games trilogy.
pickFalling within the young adult genre, this book is the first in a three book series. This book has a dark academia aesthetic, is fast-paced, and provides twists thatβll keep the reader guessing. If you enjoy YA novels and are looking for some escapism, youβll likely enjoy this book. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4744748658
pickThis one kept me distracted from the monotony of dishes and laundry. It also ended with just enough of a cliff hanger that I need to leave Litsy and go find the next book.
1. Ghost. Masks and painted/ covered faces terrify me. Clowns are my greatest enemy.
2. Halloween
3. Spiderweb, ot already happens often here in the Midwest.
4. Scary
5. Pumpkin Patch
6. Pumpkin Pie
7. Make a costume
8. Save and eat slowly
#HHS #HauntedHollowSwap @wanderinglynn
1. Owl. I call the one that randomly visits my house, Lorna.
2. I love sharing Coraline with my kids. The Shining is probably my go to scary book re-read.
3. I definitely yell at people.
4. I still get excited to hear The Monster Mash for the First time every year
5. My daughter is already starting our list. Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus always top the list. My favorite scary movie is Rob Zombies Halloween.
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"Everything‘s a game, Avery Grambs. The only thing we get to decide in this life is if we play to win."
pickBook 1 of the series! Can I just say I loved loved this book! So unpredictable- can I just say I can‘t believe that this is a YA novel! These twisty turns and puzzles are so page turning. I love the dark academia vibe that starts coming out too! This is a definite pick for me!
A quick read but not my cup of tea, ending was a bit disappointing.
Book 1. My daughter and I love this book. Book 3 is out August 30th. Great YA mystery.
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I absolutely love love love this trilogy and am extremely excited for the final book at the end of this month.
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so-sothis YA mystery was just ok for me. I enjoyed some aspects of the puzzle and definitely wanted to find out answers as much as Avery herself did, but things got a little too crazy at the end. I‘m not sure I care enough to continue on with the series. I will say though, I think it would make a great tv show!
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book 8/22 for 22 #readingchallenge
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