Glorious Rivals
Readers rate it 3.8 (28 on Hardcover)
264 pages · Released Jul 29, 2025 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Glorious Rivals is a game-centered mystery thriller with competitive stakes and emotional intensity, but without graphic violence or explicit content. The story emphasizes problem-solving, trust, and character development amid high-stakes competition. While there are tense moments and some darker themes around deception and risk, it remains within YA bounds and suitable for mature middle-grade to teen readers, particularly fans of puzzle-based adventures.
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Hearts, lives, and riches are on the line in 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... Hearts, lives, and riches are on the line in 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: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games Untold The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don’t miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Adventurous
- dark
- mysterious
- emotional
- reflective
- tense
- Fantasy
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ISBN 9780316481519 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers