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A review by christinaj1021
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall, I adored this book. The puzzles, the theories, the suspense! This is what I look for in a book! It kept me engaged and always wanting to- NEEDING to- turn the page to find out what happens next.
My only real criticism is that there is a noticeable lack of physical descriptors for basically every character, including the FMC. Like, it was page 276 when we hear that her eye color is hazel- a detail most authors include significantly earlier. It caused me to have very half-formed (or less) visions of characters in my head. I get not wanting to info dump but... I pertained need a bit more.
My only real criticism is that there is a noticeable lack of physical descriptors for basically every character, including the FMC. Like, it was page 276 when we hear that her eye color is hazel- a detail most authors include significantly earlier. It caused me to have very half-formed (or less) visions of characters in my head. I get not wanting to info dump but... I pertained need a bit more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Death of parent