The Inheritance Games
Jennifer Lynn Barnes, 2020
Young adult Contemporary fictionMystery, thriller & crimeRomance
A girl inherits a stranger’s fortune and must live in his house with four brothers who all want answers—the will itself is a game. A curious, witty puzzle of a read, moving quickly through a wealthy family’s secrets and a girl’s search for who she really is.
Feels like curiosity and serenity. About identity, memory and family.
Who it’s for
You may like this if you enjoy YA mysteries built on riddles, wealthy-family secrets, and a witty, curious narrator. The will-as-game setup means clue-chasing dominates, so readers wanting a grounded family drama may find the puzzles more central than the family.
Why read it
It offers a brisk, witty puzzle about identity and inheritance, with a house full of brothers and a will that keeps asking questions.
A page from the book
A question about leaving, answered with damnation and a wine list.
Where are you going?” I asked him. After everything it has taken to get to this point, he couldn’t just walk away. “To hell, eventually,” Jameson answered. “Probably to the wine cellar, for now. Jennifer Lynn Barnes.Jennifer Lynn Barnes earned a PhD in psychology at Yale before becoming a full-time novelist.
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Questions readers ask
- Is The Inheritance Games for me?
- You may like this if you enjoy YA mysteries built on riddles, wealthy-family secrets, and a witty, curious narrator. The will-as-game setup means clue-chasing dominates, so readers wanting a grounded family drama may find the puzzles more central than the family.
- What is The Inheritance Games like?
- A curious, witty puzzle of a read, moving quickly through a wealthy family’s secrets and a girl’s search for who she really is. Feels like curiosity and serenity. About identity, memory and family.
- What should I read after The Inheritance Games?
- If you liked The Inheritance Games, try First Lie Wins (Ashley Elston), The Vanishing Half (Brit Bennett) and The Maid (Nita Prose).
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