The Hawthorne Legacy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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The Hawthorne Legacy

Genre: Fiction; young adult mystery/thriller
Originally Published: 2021
Reading Level/Interest: Grades 9-12
Structure/Length: 90 chapters; approximately 358 pages; approximately 10 hours, 24 minutes on audio
Protagonist/Central Conflict: The novel follows Avery Grambs, who, after inheriting a fortune from a billionaire she never met, must solve riddles and uncover secrets about her benefactor’s family, the Hawthornes. The central conflict involves unraveling the mysteries surrounding the Hawthorne family and Avery’s unexpected connections to them while navigating danger and deception.
Potential Sensitivity Issues: Family secrets and conflict; intrigue; mild romantic elements; exploration of wealth and privilege dynamics; death; gore; kidnapping; violence, including gun violence; cyberbullying; sexual content; profanity; use of alcohol and drugs

Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Author

Bio: Born 1984; American author specializing in young adult fiction; known for her mystery and thriller novels characterized by fast pace and complex plots; often incorporates elements of suspense, romance, and family dynamics
Other Works: The Naturals series (2013-2016); The Fixer series (2015-2016); Little White Lies (2018); The Inheritance Games (2020)

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Coming of Age: Becoming a Player in Your Own Game
Romantic Relationships
Class Disparities and Classism

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