THE INHERITANCE GAMES

THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Banks

For those of us who fell in love with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then rejoiced when we discovered Mr. Lemoncello's Library, The Inheritance Games is the natural next step in the progression.

Avery Grambs is at the bottom of the proverbial social food chain. In fact, she's basically living out of her car, and because of this it takes the lawyer a little while longer to track her down for the reading of billionaire Tobias Hawthorne's will. Her presence is required at the reading, and Avery can't figure out why. She's never even heard of the man. Receiving a chilly welcome from the six family members who have had to wait to get their hands on what they believe is coming is nothing compared to the outrageous shock when they find out that they've each received a pittance compared to the bulk that Avery's just inherited. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Hawthorne was known for his games and puzzles that he would challenge his four grandsons to solve, so they know that there is deeper meaning and reasoning going on here. This last ultimate game is going to make them face the past while evaluating their futures. While the book itself is an engaging read with some thrilling moments, there are some things to be aware of.

HEADS UP- Language- There are 2 ways that Barnes handles language in her book. The first is that d*** and h*** are used a fair amount. The second is how Avery's best friend uses it. She's not allowed to cuss, so she substitutes words for the real ones. An example is " That faxing chiphead can go straight to elf and eat a bag of ducks!" We all know what she is saying. This character pops in and out of the story, so this comes in waves. With both of these components I would rate the language at a medium level.