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The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games, #4)
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Was this my most anticipated read of the year? Heck yes.
Was I disappointed? Extremely.
Before I start this review I just want to make it clear I love this series and characters so much. I still recommend the first three books in the series. They are so worth investing your time in. This one? Not so much.
It started off really well. The four brothers together, talking and bonding. I was really entertained for the first 60-70 pages and then it went downhill. The pacing is slow.
Firstly let me start by saying Nash and Xander are really vital and core members of this series and the lack of them makes an immense impact. Nash and Xander both provide a sense of unity, balance, family and peace into Grayson and Jameson's chaos. I missed the two so much in this one. It was a terrible mistake on JLB's part to kick the two out of the book.
Secondly, the dynamic between Grayson, Avery and Jameson completely fell. The three act like they no longer know each other. There are so few scenes of the three together it's just strange. Grayson and Jameson deserved more scenes together. They are no longer rivals stuck in a love triangle.
Coming to the "love aspect". Those who haven't read the series yet, might want to skip past these few sentences. Jameson and Avery were so amazing in the last book together. They had such good growth and Jameson was shining. Here, they had zero chemistry. Sure, they had like two good scenes together but the rest of the book they act like they are strangers? It is so weird. Grayson and Avery still have better chemistry. It hurts to see my man is still hung up on her.
There clearly lies more in store for Grayson. His story is not complete and this was the sole reason for this book. But while doing so, am not sure what JLB was trying to achieve. He is broken. Hung up over so many girls who betrayed him so many times. He stood up to Eve towards the end and opened up to his brothers but his character needs more. There was no healing for him. Hopefully that gets rectified in the next book.
A major problem was the fact that JLB wrote the story in a very confusing manner. We get Grayson and Jameson's POV. Both have missions of their own. Jameson's mission in particular served no major purpose. His character deserves better than that. Apart from two different missions, we get flashbacks in between which just makes things worse. The back and forth along with different pov started to make things unnecessarily complicated.
No doubt JLB is a talented writer but she made a lot of mistakes in this. The way this book has not much to offer and is written in such a boring manner makes it comes across as written purely for the purpose of money grab. This book easily could have been a novella, 200 pages short but it dragged on in a miserable way. It surely reads like a novella but is a proper book.
The only reason I will read the next book is for the fact am not ready to give up on Grayson yet.
~•~•~
LET'S GOOOO. Justice for my bae
~.~.~
Justice for Grayson Hawthorne or I sue.
Was I disappointed? Extremely.
Before I start this review I just want to make it clear I love this series and characters so much. I still recommend the first three books in the series. They are so worth investing your time in. This one? Not so much.
It started off really well. The four brothers together, talking and bonding. I was really entertained for the first 60-70 pages and then it went downhill. The pacing is slow.
Firstly let me start by saying Nash and Xander are really vital and core members of this series and the lack of them makes an immense impact. Nash and Xander both provide a sense of unity, balance, family and peace into Grayson and Jameson's chaos. I missed the two so much in this one. It was a terrible mistake on JLB's part to kick the two out of the book.
Secondly, the dynamic between Grayson, Avery and Jameson completely fell. The three act like they no longer know each other. There are so few scenes of the three together it's just strange. Grayson and Jameson deserved more scenes together. They are no longer rivals stuck in a love triangle.
Coming to the "love aspect". Those who haven't read the series yet, might want to skip past these few sentences. Jameson and Avery were so amazing in the last book together. They had such good growth and Jameson was shining. Here, they had zero chemistry. Sure, they had like two good scenes together but the rest of the book they act like they are strangers? It is so weird. Grayson and Avery still have better chemistry. It hurts to see my man is still hung up on her.
There clearly lies more in store for Grayson. His story is not complete and this was the sole reason for this book. But while doing so, am not sure what JLB was trying to achieve. He is broken. Hung up over so many girls who betrayed him so many times. He stood up to Eve towards the end and opened up to his brothers but his character needs more. There was no healing for him. Hopefully that gets rectified in the next book.
A major problem was the fact that JLB wrote the story in a very confusing manner. We get Grayson and Jameson's POV. Both have missions of their own. Jameson's mission in particular served no major purpose. His character deserves better than that. Apart from two different missions, we get flashbacks in between which just makes things worse. The back and forth along with different pov started to make things unnecessarily complicated.
No doubt JLB is a talented writer but she made a lot of mistakes in this. The way this book has not much to offer and is written in such a boring manner makes it comes across as written purely for the purpose of money grab. This book easily could have been a novella, 200 pages short but it dragged on in a miserable way. It surely reads like a novella but is a proper book.
The only reason I will read the next book is for the fact am not ready to give up on Grayson yet.
~•~•~
LET'S GOOOO. Justice for my bae
~.~.~
Justice for Grayson Hawthorne or I sue.
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October 4, 2022
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""...and I promised Avery I would be with her every step of the way." Oh baby, you deserve so much better 🥲"
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August 31, 2023
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"Jameson, Avery and Grayson all have been dulled down imo. I'm really bored so far. Honestly I'd rather read about Nash and Libby"
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September 1, 2023
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""Be worthy- and never speak a word of this conversation to your brothers.""
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September 1, 2023
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"I hate this. Nothing of substance. Another author writing a book purely for money grab."
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September 1, 2023
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"I like that Grayson is finally standing up for himself but why can't we get rid of Eve ffs 😭😭"
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September 1, 2023
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81.06%
""I don't want to break again." Oh baby 🥺😭 I just wanna hug him"
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September 1, 2023
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Seerat wrote: "YASSSS, OMFG
HELL NAH, I DIDN:T KNOW THIS BOOK WOULD EXIST!"
AHH I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT! Also, she announced it day before yesterday.
HELL NAH, I DIDN:T KNOW THIS BOOK WOULD EXIST!"
AHH I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT! Also, she announced it day before yesterday.
ughhhhh the way i want to read this but i also don't. (the final gambit is on its way to the library rn so?? have to read this first)
kaela ⚘ wrote: "*it not this"
kaela ⚘ wrote: "ughhhhh the way i want to read this but i also don't. (the final gambit is on its way to the library rn so?? have to read this first)"
I hope you enjoy the Final Gambit. It's not as bad as everyone makes it to be haha
kaela ⚘ wrote: "ughhhhh the way i want to read this but i also don't. (the final gambit is on its way to the library rn so?? have to read this first)"
I hope you enjoy the Final Gambit. It's not as bad as everyone makes it to be haha
AvaReads wrote: "He better get that happy ending or im not having it."
Sameee. He deserves it even more after JLB completely ruined his character development.
Sameee. He deserves it even more after JLB completely ruined his character development.
Seerat wrote: "@SK, I invited you to be my friend on here, can you please accept it? 😭"
Hi Seerat! Sorry I haven't received any request yet. But considering that you're just 13, I would ask you to refrain from sending a request as most of the books I read are for mature audiences, the same goes for my reviews. Hope that's okay😅
Hi Seerat! Sorry I haven't received any request yet. But considering that you're just 13, I would ask you to refrain from sending a request as most of the books I read are for mature audiences, the same goes for my reviews. Hope that's okay😅
izzy ☾ (edward’s version) wrote: "justice for grayson and avery to be endgame or i will cease to exist"
I still have hope that Avery and Grayson will be endgame. JLB really had to ruin his character completely for Jameson to get the girl 😭
I still have hope that Avery and Grayson will be endgame. JLB really had to ruin his character completely for Jameson to get the girl 😭
Ceci ♡ wrote: "As a strong #teamjameson-er I respect you 🫡 *bows*"
Oh gosh 😂 Tbh Jameson did gain my respect in the final gambit
Oh gosh 😂 Tbh Jameson did gain my respect in the final gambit
Thanks for spoiling the trilogy. I just wanted to add it to the TBR and all I see are "reviews" of people spoiling. Y'all are awful.
Rochelle wrote: "Thanks for spoiling the trilogy. I just wanted to add it to the TBR and all I see are "reviews" of people spoiling. Y'all are awful."
There's nothing getting spoiled. Maybe don't read the reviews if you're going to complain about it? Cause the trilogy has been completed for months now but I apologise that you came across this review regardless.
There's nothing getting spoiled. Maybe don't read the reviews if you're going to complain about it? Cause the trilogy has been completed for months now but I apologise that you came across this review regardless.
😂. When I read book one I was furious he didn't end up with avery immediately and that she even kept considering jameson after like GIRL!
but now I really wish he'd find a girl to love him for himself and doesn't remind him of Emily and gather the shards of his broken heart and wash away his mental issues
but now I really wish he'd find a girl to love him for himself and doesn't remind him of Emily and gather the shards of his broken heart and wash away his mental issues
Batota wrote: "😂. When I read book one I was furious he didn't end up with avery immediately and that she even kept considering jameson after like GIRL!
but now I really wish he'd find a girl to love him for hims..."
Same. He was such an easy character to like. Now we just want him to be happy and not miserable 😭😭
but now I really wish he'd find a girl to love him for hims..."
Same. He was such an easy character to like. Now we just want him to be happy and not miserable 😭😭
I like Jameson but I feel like the games is what made them interested in each other. Also, she changed to be like him with the games when that wasn’t how she was, how is that love?!? 🥹 I’m feeling salty right now. Lol! #teamGrayson
Jameson changed for avery too yk!
And though he didn't know what to do he just copied grey (which was sad 🥲) but in the end he truly loved avery for avery not because she reminds him of Emily and he took the extra mile to try and be a better person for her ( even if it wasn't exactly as planned) isn't THAT love?
And though he didn't know what to do he just copied grey (which was sad 🥲) but in the end he truly loved avery for avery not because she reminds him of Emily and he took the extra mile to try and be a better person for her ( even if it wasn't exactly as planned) isn't THAT love?
Dianna wrote: "I like Jameson but I feel like the games is what made them interested in each other. Also, she changed to be like him with the games when that wasn’t how she was, how is that love?!? 🥹 I’m feeling ..."
I do agree with you and they both were in a high sort of trance whenever they were playing. I'm still not sure if there was any genuine chemistry between the two to be a couple.
I do agree with you and they both were in a high sort of trance whenever they were playing. I'm still not sure if there was any genuine chemistry between the two to be a couple.
Batota wrote: "Jameson changed for avery too yk!
And though he didn't know what to do he just copied grey (which was sad 🥲) but in the end he truly loved avery for avery not because she reminds him of Emily and h..."
As much as I want to believe that he loved her, it kinda comes across as infatuation to me 😭😭
And though he didn't know what to do he just copied grey (which was sad 🥲) but in the end he truly loved avery for avery not because she reminds him of Emily and h..."
As much as I want to believe that he loved her, it kinda comes across as infatuation to me 😭😭
scthoughts wrote: "Hopefully he has a psychiatrist this time instead of a love interest."
LMAOO he really needs one
LMAOO he really needs one
the final gambit really ruined his character development but i still have hope for him since i was rooting for him from the first book
yany wrote: "the final gambit really ruined his character development but i still have hope for him since i was rooting for him from the first book"
Exactly!! I'm hopeful too. Too bad that he and Avery didn't end up together 😩
Exactly!! I'm hopeful too. Too bad that he and Avery didn't end up together 😩