Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series: The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the novella, Twelve. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing at the University of Oklahoma for many years. She invites you to her online at http: //www.jenniferlynnbarnes.com or follow her on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.

* "[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

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

"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

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

"Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I've had all year." ―E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again

"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

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2025-07-01

Length: 400 pages