Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2)

Name: Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2)
Brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SKU: 9780316481311
Price: 25.19 USD
Availability: InStock

$25.19

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"A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance, and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!"-- Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals

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"Impossible to put down."-- Buzzfeed

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* "This strong, Knives Out-esque series opener...provides ample enjoyment."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

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"Barnes's meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour. ...Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManus's One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House."-- SLJ

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"[A] well-characterized mystery that's packed to the brim with twists and tricks. Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series."-- Booklist

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"Prickly, witty, and stubborn as a mule, Avery is an eminently likable protagonist, and her savvy ability to manage the obnoxiously privileged people she suddenly finds herself surrounded by is admirable, helped plenty by her quippy one-liners that level even the snobbiest among them."-- BCCB

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* "Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining."-- Kirkus, starred review

Biographical Note:
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five acclaimed young adult novels, including the Inheritance Games series, the Debutantes series, The Lovely and the Lost, and the Naturals series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her PhD from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. She invites you to visit her online at jenniferlynnbarnes.com or follow her on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.

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Praise forThe Grandest Game

"Fans of the Inheritance Games series will be delighted with this spinoff, which features familiar characters as well as new faces.... Intricate plotting and surprises make this a highly entertaining reading experience." -- The Washington Post

"The spin-off sequel to The Inheritance Games is back...and better than ever. A fortune of a lifetime + puzzles + competitive characters + new romances + high stakes.... Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers the perfect mix of intrigue and mystery, introducing fresh faces alongside familiar ones in this intricate puzzle world. You'll be counting down the days until the next book hits the shelves." -- Girls' Life

* "[In] this thrilling series opener... Barnes recalls the magic of her original series, extending the excitement with inventive plot twists, compelling romantic tension, and fresh mysteries. ...A fast-paced, high-stakes page-turner that's sure to please new and returning fans alike." -- Kirkus, starred review

"[A] fiendishly clever thriller ... baffling brainteasers, flagrant flirtation, and witty repartee earn the sustained interest of readers old and new." -- Publishers Weekly

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Praise for The Inheritance Games Saga:

A New York Times and Indiebound Bestseller
Edgar Award Nominee, Best Young Adult Mystery
Goodreads Choice Awards, Best YA Fiction finalist
A Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and New York Public Library Best YA Book of the Year
An Amazon Top 100 Book of 2020

"Jennifer Lynn Barnes has created one of the greatest series in recent history." --Cosmopolitan.com

"Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I've had all year." --E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again

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"Hits the ground running.... brought to life through alternating points of view and lightened by Barnes' signature humor and witticisms. Readers will love working out the next puzzle alongside the characters as each action-packed chapter provides new clues, red herrings, and a tangled web of mysteries and motivations."-- Kirkus Reviews

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"Barnes is a total mastermind, delivering puzzles as intricate as a revved-up Knives Out."-- Us Weekly

Publisher Marketing:
Hearts, lives, and riches are on the line i n this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts--and lives. The players now must race to win the game, solve myriad mysteries, and survive the twists and turns of Glorious Rivals.

The stakes get higher, the game gets twistier, and everything heats up in this newest installment of the TikTok sensation Inheritance Games Saga.

Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: