Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games series, the Debutantes series, The Lovely and the Lost, and the Naturals series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her PhD from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. She invites you to visit her online at jenniferlynnbarnes.com or follow her on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.

Praise for The Grandest Game

"Fans of The Inheritance Games series will be delighted with this spinoff, which features familiar characters as well as new faces.... Intricate plotting and surprises make this a highly entertaining reading experience." --The Washington Post

"The spin-off sequel to The Inheritance Games is back...and better than ever. A fortune of a lifetime + puzzles + competitive characters + new romances + high stakes.... Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers the perfect mix of intrigue and mystery, introducing fresh faces alongside familiar ones in this intricate puzzle world. You'll be counting down the days until the next book hits the shelves." --Girls' Life

* "[In] this thrilling series opener...Barnes recalls the magic of her original series, extending the excitement with inventive plot twists, compelling romantic tension, and fresh mysteries. ...A fast-paced, high-stakes page-turner that's sure to please new and returning fans alike." --Kirkus, starred review

Praise for The Inheritance Games Saga

"Impossible to put down." --Buzzfeed

"Barnes is a total mastermind, delivering puzzles as intricate as a revved-up Knives Out." --Us Weekly

"Jennifer Lynn Barnes has created one of the greatest series in recent history." --Cosmopolitan.com

"[A] fiendishly clever thriller...baffling brainteasers, flagrant flirtation, and witty repartee earn the sustained interest of readers old and new." --Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2026-07-14

Length: 384 pages