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The Grandest Game
Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Grandest Game

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Start with "The Grandest Game" to begin the The Grandest Game. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

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✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

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❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Jennifer Lynn Barnes's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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<b>Get ready for a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series (over 6 million copies sold!), set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.<br> <br> <br> <br> Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits--physically, mentally, and emotionally--it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>#1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favorite and new characters collide in a game you'll never forget.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Do you have what it takes to play?</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <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>. <br> <br> <br> <br> <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. <br> <br> <br> <br> <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<i>.</i>

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Publication Order

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Chronological Order

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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 Grandest Game 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 Grandest Game?

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

Can I read The Grandest Game before other books in the series?

Yes, The Grandest Game is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is The Grandest Game required reading for the The Grandest Game?

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

What comes after The Grandest Game in the reading order?

Currently, The Grandest Game is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.