The series is best read in the order of its publication to follow the overarching mystery of Avery's connection to the Hawthorne family.
: A thrill-seeker who views Avery as his grandfather's greatest riddle to be solved.
: Explores the power dynamics between Avery's working-class background and the extreme privilege of the Hawthornes. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
(2023): A companion novel focusing on Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne.
: Focuses on the toxic vs. supportive nature of family bonds and the dangers of long-held secrets. The Inheritance Games Study Guide - LitCharts The series is best read in the order
: The story is driven by "puzzle-house" elements, including secret passages, codes, and high-stakes games.
(2022): The conclusion of the main trilogy where Avery faces a final opponent to secure her inheritance. (2023): A companion novel focusing on Grayson and
(2021): The mystery deepens as Avery searches for Tobias Hawthorne II and explores her own parentage.