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kaitlynnnng's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This entire review contains spoilers. I have too many thoughts and feelings, and I don’t have time to mark each spoiler individually.
Let me start by saying that I have been Team Jameson™️ since day one, and I love that he and Avery were endgame. I do like Grayson, and I wouldn’t have been furious if he and Avery ended up together, but I’m so glad it was Jameson. I love that man!
Speaking of Grayson…he deserved a happy ending (romantically), even if it wasn’t with Avery, but I do think that he got a different kind of happy ending. Toward the end, I feel like he finally let go of Emily, and he was finally free of the immense pressure other people always put on him (and that he put on himself).
Speaking of characters who deserved better: JUSTICE FOR TOBY! I know he did what he did to protect Avery because he loves her, and he doesn’t want her to suffer, but I wish he would’ve found a loophole or something and got a happier ending :/ I’m legitimately upset about it!
Vincent Blake is my arch nemesis. Although he is a fictional character, if I ever meet someone with the same name as him, it’s on sight. Can Eve just poison him? That way she gets his money and Toby can be free.
I like that we got to see more of Xander, Nash, and Rebecca in this book. I especially enjoyed seeing more of Xander and Avery’s friendship. I wish Max and Libby were there more, though!
I appreciate that we got to see the flaws of Tobias. His reason for picking Avery was messed up and made me mad, but I can’t say I blame him.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The first book in the series was life-changing, which is something I wouldn’t say about this one. However, it kept me on my toes, and, even though I knew Eve or Toby were going to show up at the beginning, every other time I thought I knew what was happening, I was proven wrong. There were moments where I shook, where I cried, where I couldn’t stop looking over my shoulder, where I laughed, where I swooned…it had everything.
The ending was not what I expected, but I don’t hate what Avery did with the money and assets.
While I have some unanswered questions, this book did a good job of tying everything together. There were so many references to the previous books, so many prior hints and games that were drawn into this book, and I loved it.
Let me start by saying that I have been Team Jameson™️ since day one, and I love that he and Avery were endgame. I do like Grayson, and I wouldn’t have been furious if he and Avery ended up together, but I’m so glad it was Jameson. I love that man!
Speaking of Grayson…he deserved a happy ending (romantically), even if it wasn’t with Avery, but I do think that he got a different kind of happy ending. Toward the end, I feel like he finally let go of Emily, and he was finally free of the immense pressure other people always put on him (and that he put on himself).
Speaking of characters who deserved better: JUSTICE FOR TOBY! I know he did what he did to protect Avery because he loves her, and he doesn’t want her to suffer, but I wish he would’ve found a loophole or something and got a happier ending :/ I’m legitimately upset about it!
Vincent Blake is my arch nemesis. Although he is a fictional character, if I ever meet someone with the same name as him, it’s on sight. Can Eve just poison him? That way she gets his money and Toby can be free.
I like that we got to see more of Xander, Nash, and Rebecca in this book. I especially enjoyed seeing more of Xander and Avery’s friendship. I wish Max and Libby were there more, though!
I appreciate that we got to see the flaws of Tobias. His reason for picking Avery was messed up and made me mad, but I can’t say I blame him.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The first book in the series was life-changing, which is something I wouldn’t say about this one. However, it kept me on my toes, and, even though I knew Eve or Toby were going to show up at the beginning, every other time I thought I knew what was happening, I was proven wrong. There were moments where I shook, where I cried, where I couldn’t stop looking over my shoulder, where I laughed, where I swooned…it had everything.
The ending was not what I expected, but I don’t hate what Avery did with the money and assets.
While I have some unanswered questions, this book did a good job of tying everything together. There were so many references to the previous books, so many prior hints and games that were drawn into this book, and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Stalking, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
sabsboutin's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I have never been so heartbroken upon finishing a series. The twists and turns, lovable characters, and overall found family have been such a special reading experience to me, and it would be a dream to read The Inheritance Games series for the first time all over again.
The Final Gambit follows Avery, just weeks until her billionaire status becomes final. As she hunts for answers following the events of book two, she’ll discover the truths about the inheritance, and herself, along the way.
On of my favorite elements of this book is how smart it is. The clues are shocking without being unreasonable, and the strategies needed to solve every riddle are impressive while still being fun. I was reminded greatly of Mr. Lemonchellos’s library, and twists and turns I loved as a kid.
That being said, love triangles have never been my favorite, especially with two brothers. However, this is no fault of the book, and I think the Inheritance Games handle it better than others.
The Final Gambit follows Avery, just weeks until her billionaire status becomes final. As she hunts for answers following the events of book two, she’ll discover the truths about the inheritance, and herself, along the way.
On of my favorite elements of this book is how smart it is. The clues are shocking without being unreasonable, and the strategies needed to solve every riddle are impressive while still being fun. I was reminded greatly of Mr. Lemonchellos’s library, and twists and turns I loved as a kid.
That being said, love triangles have never been my favorite, especially with two brothers. However, this is no fault of the book, and I think the Inheritance Games handle it better than others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Sexism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a good ending to this trilogy! Lots of twists and turns, and of course, everyone's favorite riddles. I just think it could have done without all the love triangle-ness. I mean, I kinda figured it was coming, but there was just too much of it in this book.
Barnes did keep me on my feet, though! She introduces some new players in this book, but it doesn't feel like it's too much. It helps to keep the plot going, as do the short chapters. You know she loves to end those on a cliffhanger so you'll want to immediately read the next one. As one does.
All in all, if you're looking for a fast-paced mystery full of riddles and games, you'll love this series!
Barnes did keep me on my feet, though! She introduces some new players in this book, but it doesn't feel like it's too much. It helps to keep the plot going, as do the short chapters. You know she loves to end those on a cliffhanger so you'll want to immediately read the next one. As one does.
All in all, if you're looking for a fast-paced mystery full of riddles and games, you'll love this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
drewreadss's review against another edition
4.0
+1 , nash is a swiftie
+1 , lots of xander, he carried this book
+1 , averyjameson endgame (LOVE BEING ON THE WINNING TEAM)
+1 , I liked the mystery in this book
+1 , libby & nash are so cute plus puppy AND THE COWBOY HATS
+1 , avery girlboss
+1 , hawthorne brother banter
-1 , grayson deserves to be happy & his character was ruined this book. just why??
-1 , I hate eve. why is she so annoying. I knew she was lying
-.5 , rushed ending (imo)
-.5 , someone tell max to stop using “faxing” & other words like that IN EVERY SENTENCE SHE SPEAKS
-.5 , toby deserves better
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
merah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
One of the best series I've read in my life. Incredible.
I'm so so unbelievably sad it's over. I can't even.
I'm so so unbelievably sad it's over. I can't even.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
honkmoon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A really brilliant finale to the series. This book made me so emotional, which considering I barely cried for Archers Voice, is saying something. Such a good read, my favorite in the series for sure. We see the characters all in a different light in the end, so much development. Jennifer must be a genius to have this all plotted out, all of the foreshadowing from the beginning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
For Adult Minor Relationship and Domestic Abuse