Chrissy’s Review: The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2)
written by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2021

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Did I enjoy this book? I loved it. I read it every free chance I had, and once I hit the halfway mark, I had a hard time putting the book down.

Avery and the Hawthorne boys are still solving puzzles and working together to solve Mr. Hawthorne’s last puzzle, one that was given to his daughters 20 years prior. There is action, intrigue, plot twists, and so much more. This story kept me guessing the whole way through. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, there was another turn. Another twist. Another piece to the puzzle. The story was fast-paced and intricate, and it had some heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat scenes.

And the ending!! I really hope there is a third book. Please let there be a third book!

Would I recommend it? Absolutely! You must read The Inheritance Games first. You can check out my five-star review of The Inheritance Games here.

About the book – from Goodreads: Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance Games perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.

The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions – including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons.

Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she’s not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture – by any means necessary.

With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, The Hawthorne Legacy will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike. 

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