The Inheritance Games
| Company type | Book series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Jennifer Lynn Barnes |
| Products | Young adult novels |
| Parent | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
The Inheritance Games is a young adult series authored by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and published through Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The narrative revolves around Avery Kylie Grambs, a teenager, and the enigmatic Hawthorne family, earning praise for its complex storyline and captivating cast. The series comprises three primary novels: The Inheritance Games (2020), The Hawthorne Legacy (2021), and The Final Gambit (2022). Complementary titles include the standalone novel The Brothers Hawthorne (2023), the compilation of short stories and novellas titled Games Untold: An Inheritance Games Collection (2024), as well as the spinoff series The Grandest Game, which features two installments: The Grandest Game (2024) and Glorious Rivals (2025).
In the initial book, The Inheritance Games, Avery unexpectedly comes into possession of billionaire Tobias Hawthorne’s vast wealth, triggering a convoluted web of family intrigue and suspense.
The Inheritance Games
Released on September 1, 2020, The Inheritance Games achieved status as a bestseller on both the New York Times and IndieBound charts. It garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, along with commendations from Booklist and School Library Journal. The novel secured the 2021 Teen Buckeye Book Award and earned nominations for the Edgar Award in the Young Adult category, the Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction, and YALSA's Teens' Top Ten. Furthermore, it was featured in YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, included in their Best Fiction for Young Adults list, and recognized among Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2020.
The Hawthorne Legacy
Published on September 7, 2021, The Hawthorne Legacy received favorable critiques from both Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal. It was also shortlisted as a finalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award in the Young Adult Fiction category.
The Final Gambit
Released on August 30, 2022, The Final Gambit continues the series.
The Brothers Hawthorne
Published on August 29, 2023, The Brothers Hawthorne expands the universe with a standalone story.
Games Untold: An Inheritance Games Collection
This collection of short stories and novellas, titled Games Untold: An Inheritance Games Collection, was issued on November 12, 2024.
Accolades
| Title | Year | Award | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inheritance Games | 2021 | Edgar Award for Young Adult | Nominee |
| Teen Buckeye Book Award | Winner | ||
| YALSA's Teens' Top Ten | Nominee | ||
| YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Selected | ||
| YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults | Selected | ||
| 2020 | Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction | Nominee | |
| Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2020 | Selected | ||
| The Hawthorne Legacy | 2021 | Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction | Nominee |
References
- ↑ Bookshelf, The (2023-07-13). "Review: The Inheritance Games". Medium. Retrieved 2024-08-08.