The series is best read in the order of its publication to follow the overarching mystery of Avery's connection to the Hawthorne family.
: The "heir apparent"; initially suspicious of Avery and determined to protect his family's legacy.
: The story is driven by "puzzle-house" elements, including secret passages, codes, and high-stakes games. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
: Explores the power dynamics between Avery's working-class background and the extreme privilege of the Hawthornes.
: The oldest; protective and often stays out of the family games. The series is best read in the order
(2021): The mystery deepens as Avery searches for Tobias Hawthorne II and explores her own parentage.
: The sharp, resilient protagonist who grew up housing-insecure and must navigate a world of extreme wealth. The Hawthorne Grandsons : : Explores the power dynamics between Avery's working-class
(2022): The conclusion of the main trilogy where Avery faces a final opponent to secure her inheritance.