There's just something about a well-paced, surprise-laden, twist-filled thriller that hits the spot among young adult readers. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes definitely fits the bill.

When a billionaire dies and leaves his entire fortune to ordinary teenager Avery Grambs, she has no idea what she's in for. In order to claim the inheritance, she must move into imposing old Hawthorne House, which is filled with secret passages, riddles, codes, and mysteries—and occupied by the grandsons of the late billionaire himself. Resentful at losing what should be their inheritance to a stranger, the Hawthorne boys set out to take her down, leaving Avery to play the ultimate game of survival.

Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining. —Kirkus, starred review

The book has it all: an eerie setting filled with mysteries and secrets, wealthy and privileged young men, a witty and relatable main character, danger around every corner—and even a little romance.

Fans of young adult thrillers like One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus and the Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson will not be able to put down this smart and fast-paced roller coaster of a novel until the very last page.