Inheritance Games

[u/Far_Commission_4286]

Is it bad to say I actually loved the first book? I was a teen a couple years ago so maybe it’s because I’m on the younger side. I actually really enjoyed the concept of the book and didn’t think it was badly executed honestly (It could be a little unrealistic at times but then again it’s a YA book). I’ve heard a lot of people didn’t enjoy the book and like the naturals more which I actually disagree with. The naturals felt more cringy in my opinion. What was your opinion on the book if you have read it?

[u/verminousbow]

I read it for the first time at 23ish and loved it! Bought the other two in the series, but have yet to read them.

[u/Far_Commission_4286 → u/verminousbow]

I’m around the same age so I’m happy to hear others that age love it! 

[u/LordMoose99]

People have weird tastes and can like things others hate. Thats normal.

I dont remember the book but I remember liking it, sooo good company lol?

I know a ton of people who hate 4th wing or the Arc of a Scythe series even though they are my favorites

[u/ElainePotter]

I read the series for the first time this year at 22, and I’m currently finishing it with The Gilded Blade. I genuinely think the writing is phenomenal. I always get shocked when I see how polarizing it is. The mysteries and puzzles were all very well-written, in my opinion. I only thought a few were predictable. And the characters felt so real that I wasn’t surprised at all when I learned Jennifer Lynn Barnes has a Ph.D in psychology. 

That said, I do like The Naturals as well. The first book was a little on the rough side, but I loved all of the sequels. I also have The Squad, The Fixer, and Debutantes on my TBR.

[u/Far_Commission_4286 → u/ElainePotter]

Ooh ok I’ll definitely try her other books. Thanks for letting me know the first book was a little rocky because I genuinely wanna finish the series. Omg wait her having a degree in psychology makes so much sense lol. I think you perfectly summed up how I feel about the book. 

[u/jennenen0410]

I unironically adore that series

[u/msperception427]

I thought the first one was okay. The second one I struggled with and I haven’t picked up the third one yet. That was four years ago. I don’t think I’m going back to be honest.

[u/mistyquarz]

I haven’t read it again since high school but i liked it!

[u/TeamVorpalSwords]

The first four books in the series are good imo, the last three really fell off bad tho

[u/wendyladyOS]

I’m 46 and about to read it for the first time in preparation to meet the author this month. I’m excited.

[u/molybend]

Why would your opinion be bad? It's a piece of creative work and you enjoyed it. Nothing bad about that.

[u/Classic-Schedule-718]

I hated it so much I DNFd 150 pages in because I was crying at the thought of picking it up. But that is definitely a rare case, and most people love it.

[u/Far_Commission_4286 → u/Classic-Schedule-718]

Oh wow! What did you not like about it? Also I was convinced most people hated it because that’s what I’ve seen most people say but I guess I’m wrong. 

[u/Classic-Schedule-718 → u/Far_Commission_4286]

Everything. I hated everything about it. But most people say it's the worst in the main 4 books, not that it's a bad book. I love OUABH, and even though I think ACFTL is the worst of the 3, I still gave it 4 stars. The other books are just better. It's the same for most people reading The Inheritance Games.

[u/Far_Commission_4286 → u/Classic-Schedule-718]

Yes I love OUABH and I definitely agree with ACFTL being the worst. I’ve always been a little bit more of a Caraval girl lol.

[u/TinySparklyThings]

The first book is super fun! Maybe not high literature but entertaining and engaging. I was sad that it quickly devolved. I still read all of them.

[u/mysundown5]

Loved it, too! Def not alone!

[u/Chance_Violinist8097]

Im 30 and i really liked the inheritance games. Read them trice now. I do prefer the naturals, but thats becouse i really like crime/mistery books.

They are vastly different but each series has their charms.

[u/CayseyBee]

I'm in my 40's and loved the whole series aside from who ended up being end game. I'm firmly in the other camp. :) You like what you like regardless of what others think.

[u/JeanRalfio]

I read the first trilogy right after The Final Gambit came out and enjoyed it despite the love triangle being poorly done and I don't really like puzzle books that you don't have a chance to solve the puzzles.

Plus when I read it I was kind of over the main girl character having all the special skills and all the guys want her despite her being just a plain girl.

I continued reading and was alright with The Brother's Hawthorne but I lost steam after The Grandest Game. If all the books of that series were out immediately I would have read them but I didn't really feel the need to pick it back up when Glorious Rivals came out. Don't know if I'll finish it.