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The Final Gambit
Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Final Gambit

Quick Answer

Read "The Final Gambit" as the 3rd book in the The Inheritance Games sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Hawthorne Legacy" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>OVER 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that <i>everyone</i> will be talking about.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets and they know <i>her.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help--and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles.</i> In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake--and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>**Don't miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games</i>. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>Reading them all? The ideal reading order is</i>: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold,<i> </i>Glorious Rivals<i>, and </i>The Same Backward as Forward. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Naturals series </i>(The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, <i>and the enovella,</i> Twelve)<i>, The Debutantes duet (</i>Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), <i>and </i>The Lovely and the Lost</b>
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The Brothers Hawthorne

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Inheritance Games conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Final Gambit?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Final Gambit before The Hawthorne Legacy?

No. We recommend reading The Hawthorne Legacy first. The Final Gambit is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Final Gambit required reading for the The Inheritance Games?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Final Gambit in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Final Gambit is The Brothers Hawthorne (Book #4).