The second in the 'Inheritance Games' series; Avery might have thought she'd solved the riddle of how she came to inherit the billions of a total stranger, but that proves to be just the beginning. Now it's not just about finding out how she fits into the game, but about how the game started in the first place...

I really enjoyed this book. By the time I'd reached the third act, I was desperate not to be disturbed so I could take in the climax without distractions. The story moves apace from start to finish, and there are so many layers to it so you are constantly gripped. Definitely not a dull moment! 

I'd say the writer has hit her stride with this novel; it doesn't feel quite as contrived as the first, the writing flows very well and the twists and turns are less predictable. There's always one more! I think it also helps that you know what to expect this time around; yes, there are puzzles, but you know they're not going to be interactive as such so you can just sit back and enjoy imagining the Hawthorne boys and Avery solving them. You're a little more confident of everyone's motives this time around, but there is still that lingering concern that anyone could be about to double cross Avery, which maintains the tension throughout.

The romantic element also picks up a bit in this one, although I'm still not 100% convinced by it. I'm reserving full judgement until I read the last book; I know who I want Avery to end up with, but I'll be interested to see how the author ties it up no matter which way she goes. And I have to say, the UST really works... I know all the boys are described as gorgeous heartbreakers, but wow does their appeal pour right off the page! This may be slightly blasphemous, but I'm not even sure Rhysand and Co came across quite so sexy on a first read! I would love to see who they chose to cast in a Tv/film version... 

I am so glad that book 3 came into the library today for me, so there's no delay in me finishing the series! This is definitely going on my 'to buy' list...