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A review by davinareads
The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This review is going to be me fangirling hard. Let’s begin.
You know when you pick up a book by an author you love, and you just know you're in for a fun read? The Grandest Game was that book for me. I knew it would be great, and it did not disappoint.
It’s amazing how Jennifer planned so far in advance, not only creating The Inheritance Games series but also tying pieces from that series into this one. The connections were unfathomable, and I loved it. It’s one thing to think so far ahead, and another to make all the pieces fit seamlessly.
Some books make you love the characters so much that all review considerations go out the window. Wherever the Hawthorne brothers and Avery are involved, my heart leads. I love them, and that has not diminished. Grayson, I’m ready for your story to keep unfolding!
In The Grandest Game, we’re introduced to new characters alongside familiar ones, and they were all well written. Each has their quirks, and the chemistry between them was excellent.
Told from three different POVs, we’re tossed into puzzles and riddles with the main characters, and it was fun trying to solve them. The puzzles kept me engaged throughout.
I enjoyed the references to Jennifer's previous books and felt giddy throughout the read. I always appreciate a YA novel that’s a shorter read, and while this one has high stakes, it still felt relatively light.
Overall, I love this book. It was adventurous, creative, and fun. Jennifer makes all three POVs feel urgent, pulling me to read faster because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I reunited with some of my favorite characters and met new ones. The tension and mystery were perfect, and the pacing was spot on. A perfect read.
You know when you pick up a book by an author you love, and you just know you're in for a fun read? The Grandest Game was that book for me. I knew it would be great, and it did not disappoint.
It’s amazing how Jennifer planned so far in advance, not only creating The Inheritance Games series but also tying pieces from that series into this one. The connections were unfathomable, and I loved it. It’s one thing to think so far ahead, and another to make all the pieces fit seamlessly.
Some books make you love the characters so much that all review considerations go out the window. Wherever the Hawthorne brothers and Avery are involved, my heart leads. I love them, and that has not diminished. Grayson, I’m ready for your story to keep unfolding!
In The Grandest Game, we’re introduced to new characters alongside familiar ones, and they were all well written. Each has their quirks, and the chemistry between them was excellent.
Told from three different POVs, we’re tossed into puzzles and riddles with the main characters, and it was fun trying to solve them. The puzzles kept me engaged throughout.
I enjoyed the references to Jennifer's previous books and felt giddy throughout the read. I always appreciate a YA novel that’s a shorter read, and while this one has high stakes, it still felt relatively light.
Overall, I love this book. It was adventurous, creative, and fun. Jennifer makes all three POVs feel urgent, pulling me to read faster because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I reunited with some of my favorite characters and met new ones. The tension and mystery were perfect, and the pacing was spot on. A perfect read.