When high school junior Avery Grambs finds herself in the principal’s office again, for once it is not because she isn’t working to her fullest potential.  This time it’s because Grayson Hawthorne is there to take her to Texas for the reading of his grandfather’s will.  This is when Avery’s life changes.  Big time.  Tobias T. Hawthorne has left his entire fortune to Avery and she has no idea why.  With a little help from Tobias’ Hawthorne’s four grandsons, Avery decides to figure out why he disinherited his family and chose her.  But playing the game may prove to be deadly.

This thrilling first book of the Inheritance Games Trilogy is full of mystery and puzzles.  Avery is a likable character with an edge.  Readers can relate as she struggles with understanding her new life while trying to maintain relationships from her old. Be sure to check out the other books in the series to see what Avery uncovers.

Review by Dr. Ward