The Inheritance Games Hardcover

"Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I've had all year."-- E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again

* This powerful, Knives Out -esque series opener...provides ample enjoyment.-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* Part The Westing Game , part We Were Liars , completely entertaining. -- Kirkus, starred review

"A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!"-- Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals

Well-characterized mystery that's packed to the brim with twists and tricks. Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series.-- Booklist

Barnes's meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamor. ...Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManus's One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House.-- SLJ

Impossible to put down.-- Buzzfeed

Prickly, witty, and stubborn as a mule, Avery is an eminently likable protagonist, and her savvy ability to manage the obnoxiously privileged people she suddenly finds herself surrounded by is admirable, plenty helped by her quippy one-liners that level even the snobbiest among them.-- BCCB