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Inherit Midnight
The Competition
Seventeen-year-old Avery VanDemere's ridiculously wealthy grandmother has decided to leave the family fortune to the relative who proves him or herself worthiest--by solving puzzles and riddles on a whirlwind race around the globe.
The Contenders
For Avery, the contest offers a chance to escape. As the black sheep of the VanDemere clan--the illegitimate daughter, sent away to boarding school--she'd love to use that prize money to run away from the family who ostracized her . . . and discover the truth about her long-lost mother.
Marshall might be Avery's uncle by blood, but there's no love lost between them. He'll do anything to win, even if it means turning on his own children.
Riley is the charming son of Grandmother VanDemere's lawyer. As the game progresses, Avery finds herself drawn to him--even though she isn't quite sure she can trust him.
The Winner?
Treacherous turns in the competition serve as brutal reminders that only one person can win it all. Is Avery willing to risk both her heart and her life to claim the grand prize?
Seventeen-year-old Avery VanDemere's ridiculously wealthy grandmother has decided to leave the family fortune to the relative who proves him or herself worthiest--by solving puzzles and riddles on a whirlwind race around the globe.
The Contenders
For Avery, the contest offers a chance to escape. As the black sheep of the VanDemere clan--the illegitimate daughter, sent away to boarding school--she'd love to use that prize money to run away from the family who ostracized her . . . and discover the truth about her long-lost mother.
Marshall might be Avery's uncle by blood, but there's no love lost between them. He'll do anything to win, even if it means turning on his own children.
Riley is the charming son of Grandmother VanDemere's lawyer. As the game progresses, Avery finds herself drawn to him--even though she isn't quite sure she can trust him.
The Winner?
Treacherous turns in the competition serve as brutal reminders that only one person can win it all. Is Avery willing to risk both her heart and her life to claim the grand prize?
390 pages, Hardcover
First published February 10, 2015
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February 12, 2015
How to describe this book? Basically, if ever Amazing Race and the National Treasure film had a baby, it would be Inherit Midnight. Family secrets, ancestral history dating back to the founding of the New World, a race around the world to see who would inherit the family's moolah... I mean, it's really not hard to find the similarities in pop culture.
The only difference is, I would rather watch Amazing Race and National Treasure over reading this again.
Now, don't get me wrong; this is NOT a bad book by any means, but in the same breath, it wasn't all that memorable, either. It's a stand-alone that you may want to suspend your disbelief in order to enjoy... because holy shit, guys, there are so many stuff here that I can only see happening in a 1 to million chance (unless you guys have a deranged grandma to force her money-hungry, non-remorseful kids and grandkids to go to a really deep hole in Venezuela and mine a diamond, because it's not like that's extremely dangerous for a bunch of pampered brats who never worked for once in their lives.... right?!). However, if you're looking for something fun without it making you think too much, this could be a good candidate. Just... be wary of a few things that may piss you off a bit, if you're as nitpicky as I am.
For starters, this book is a huge info-dump. Because the heirs are on a race to get to the finish line (read: $$$$$$), they will need to solve puzzles and riddles their grandmother has left them - something she thought to do on a whim after she nearly died - which, consequently, results to a shit-ton of background history that are given to us in heavy doses. I am not kidding. In every challenge (there are seven in all), the reader is thrown a bunch of names, a bunch of places, a bunch of stuff that happened to their ancestors, all told in such a matter-of-fact and lecture-like way that it leaves the reader rather overwhelmed, if not, detached, which honestly happened to me. It truly felt like I was in high school again, listening to this boring history teacher of mine spout facts after facts after facts, without even looking at any of us. And why should she? She was reading the "facts" from that goddamn history book. That's what it honestly felt like, which was a shame, because I love history, especially if it's taught in such a fun way (shout-out to my two history teachers back in university... you guys were the best).
Thankfully, Inherit Midnight did some cool "reenactment" bits in some scenes, but for the most part, you could pretty much skip the "history lectures" and not really miss anything. Although I don't think that's really a good thing for our book here.
Secondly, the writing here leaves a lot to be desired... there were a lot of awkward phrasing here. The number one culprit was:
Like... uhhh... really? How the frack did this phrase pass the editor?! It's just so awkward! I tried reading it out loud and couldn't help but cringe in second-hand embarrassment. I was like, surely, there must be a shorter and better way of saying this? Not to mention, the dialogue exchanged sometimes were so incredibly cheesy that I had to pause reading the book at times because I felt like I was being doused with cheese myself. Example (non-verbatim):
When I got to that bit where he was chuckling and shaking his head, I wanted to rip the world apart. Is it just me? IS IT JUST ME?!?!?!??!?!?!?!!?!
Thirdly, Avery. She was an alright girl, but it felt like she couldn't do anything without Riley (the love interest and the lawyer's intern) by her side. It's like, without Riley she would've a.) chickened out; b.) chickened out; c.) chickened out; and d.) not get the clues; or e.) not notice the clues. She had her moments of intelligence and courage, but it was always after Riley would help her, and it really made me feel discouraged. Thankfully she does grow out of her shell later on... unfortunately, though, that's not my only issue with her. I felt that the way her reactions to certain events were very exaggerated and stupid. She reads a letter from her mother, and this MC right here than RUNS AWAY from where she and Riley were researching, leaving their things vulnerable to the grabby hands of their money-hungry, battle-ready competitors. I really get her being emotional with regards to her mother, as we learn she has never seen or heard of her, and it's really a nice side story here, but I just couldn't help but feel the way the way this was handled was so unrealistic.
Other than that, it was okay. I did feel that the romance could have been better set up. No, there were no insta-love, but it did still feel underwhelming somehow. And the competitors and side-characters were also really one-dimensional... pretty much a rinse and repeat of each other: backstabbing, money-hungry (yes, this demands to be repeated every time) fools. Like, after a while, it becomes hard to differentiate them because they're pretty much the same vultures as each other, with little to no depth at all. They're all just so intolerant and nasty to our special Avery for such a petty reason that it was hard to even take them seriously.
But, hey, like I said, this is a fun book if you suspend your disbelief. These factors included.
All in all, it was an okay read. Like I said, not bad, but not memorable, either. Try it out if you want to have something akin to The Amazing Race with American and family history mixed.
The only difference is, I would rather watch Amazing Race and National Treasure over reading this again.
Now, don't get me wrong; this is NOT a bad book by any means, but in the same breath, it wasn't all that memorable, either. It's a stand-alone that you may want to suspend your disbelief in order to enjoy... because holy shit, guys, there are so many stuff here that I can only see happening in a 1 to million chance (unless you guys have a deranged grandma to force her money-hungry, non-remorseful kids and grandkids to go to a really deep hole in Venezuela and mine a diamond, because it's not like that's extremely dangerous for a bunch of pampered brats who never worked for once in their lives.... right?!). However, if you're looking for something fun without it making you think too much, this could be a good candidate. Just... be wary of a few things that may piss you off a bit, if you're as nitpicky as I am.
For starters, this book is a huge info-dump. Because the heirs are on a race to get to the finish line (read: $$$$$$), they will need to solve puzzles and riddles their grandmother has left them - something she thought to do on a whim after she nearly died - which, consequently, results to a shit-ton of background history that are given to us in heavy doses. I am not kidding. In every challenge (there are seven in all), the reader is thrown a bunch of names, a bunch of places, a bunch of stuff that happened to their ancestors, all told in such a matter-of-fact and lecture-like way that it leaves the reader rather overwhelmed, if not, detached, which honestly happened to me. It truly felt like I was in high school again, listening to this boring history teacher of mine spout facts after facts after facts, without even looking at any of us. And why should she? She was reading the "facts" from that goddamn history book. That's what it honestly felt like, which was a shame, because I love history, especially if it's taught in such a fun way (shout-out to my two history teachers back in university... you guys were the best).
Thankfully, Inherit Midnight did some cool "reenactment" bits in some scenes, but for the most part, you could pretty much skip the "history lectures" and not really miss anything. Although I don't think that's really a good thing for our book here.
Secondly, the writing here leaves a lot to be desired... there were a lot of awkward phrasing here. The number one culprit was:
"I stared at him in a way that showed I was annoyed."
Like... uhhh... really? How the frack did this phrase pass the editor?! It's just so awkward! I tried reading it out loud and couldn't help but cringe in second-hand embarrassment. I was like, surely, there must be a shorter and better way of saying this? Not to mention, the dialogue exchanged sometimes were so incredibly cheesy that I had to pause reading the book at times because I felt like I was being doused with cheese myself. Example (non-verbatim):
Lawyer: We'll strike a deal. If you win this race, we'll give you these letters.
MC: Fine, but for every competition won, I want one letter back.
Lawyer: *starts to disagree*
MC: Take it or leave it. *heads to the door*
Lawyer: WAIT! *chuckles* *shakes head* *chuckles softly* This is why we bet on you. You're ~~*DIFFERENT*~~. You've got yourself a deal.
When I got to that bit where he was chuckling and shaking his head, I wanted to rip the world apart. Is it just me? IS IT JUST ME?!?!?!??!?!?!?!!?!
Thirdly, Avery. She was an alright girl, but it felt like she couldn't do anything without Riley (the love interest and the lawyer's intern) by her side. It's like, without Riley she would've a.) chickened out; b.) chickened out; c.) chickened out; and d.) not get the clues; or e.) not notice the clues. She had her moments of intelligence and courage, but it was always after Riley would help her, and it really made me feel discouraged. Thankfully she does grow out of her shell later on... unfortunately, though, that's not my only issue with her. I felt that the way her reactions to certain events were very exaggerated and stupid. She reads a letter from her mother, and this MC right here than RUNS AWAY from where she and Riley were researching, leaving their things vulnerable to the grabby hands of their money-hungry, battle-ready competitors. I really get her being emotional with regards to her mother, as we learn she has never seen or heard of her, and it's really a nice side story here, but I just couldn't help but feel the way the way this was handled was so unrealistic.
Other than that, it was okay. I did feel that the romance could have been better set up. No, there were no insta-love, but it did still feel underwhelming somehow. And the competitors and side-characters were also really one-dimensional... pretty much a rinse and repeat of each other: backstabbing, money-hungry (yes, this demands to be repeated every time) fools. Like, after a while, it becomes hard to differentiate them because they're pretty much the same vultures as each other, with little to no depth at all. They're all just so intolerant and nasty to our special Avery for such a petty reason that it was hard to even take them seriously.
But, hey, like I said, this is a fun book if you suspend your disbelief. These factors included.
All in all, it was an okay read. Like I said, not bad, but not memorable, either. Try it out if you want to have something akin to The Amazing Race with American and family history mixed.
January 26, 2015
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Actual Rating 3.5
Inherit Midnight is not particularly special. What it is is a whole lot of fucking fun. It was so much fucking fun that even though there were SO many little details that bothered me, I kind of forgot about them. Kate knows what she is doing when it comes to getting her readers realllly excited. It’s the first time in a while where instead of reading surrounded by people, I chose the sanctuary of my own room and didn’t leave for a good 3 hours once I had finally settled in. Even those three hours flew by. The only reason I wanted this book to end was because it was too late in the night and I had class in the morning (stupid classes, taking away my reading time).
This book requires you to suspend your disbelief at times and this was made easier because the female lead, Avery, was actually pretty clever. You’d think that when she was trying to escape, she’d be ‘not so smart’ about it but she was. She thought things through and she never got caught because of her own mistakes. I also liked how she wasn’t completely reckless and that she was afraid of ordinary things too, like falling (down a building etc.). Admittedly, she wasn’t a particularly round character. However, she wasn’t flat either and the author gave us a look into the particulars of her character and why she was the way she was.
The rest of the characters on the other hand were pretty flat. To be honest though, I wasn’t particularly bothered by that. Sometimes it was annoying that some of her relatives could be so one sided but the author did attempt to show them in different lights that made you wonder if they could be better people (except that one weird annoying uncle). I did like Warren and his wife though! They really made me happy. I also liked the addition of Megan, our MCs best friend. We don't get to actually meet her but it was nice that our MC had a friend she actually talked to on a regular basis even if she was out having an adventure.
Riley was our love interest and frankly, I didn’t care about him. He just seemed to be eye candy for our main character but I wasn’t too bothered by his presense since he wasn’t actually an asshole. He was actually pretty decent. Plus his presence didn’t actually take away from the plot so there is that.
The development of their relationship also requires you to suspend your disbelief, but if you are like me, you’ve probably already read a lot of other romances that requires you to do that and as far as insta-love romances go, this one wasn’t too bad. I mean they do fall in love pretty quick but it wasn’t love at first sight and there is some development (however minimal).
The plot was so much fun because it reminds me so much of one of my favorite books, The Westing Game, and while it wasn’t nearly as good, it was something. I love the focus on history in this novel and I found the challenges the players had to complete, fun. Sure, some of them were way over the top and made you wonder if the grandmother had lost her marbles but they were all so exciting that I kind of just let it pass.
What I also liked was the layer the author added about Avery’s mother. Right before the competition, she had found out that her mother was in fact alive and throughout the novel, Avery learns more about her mother and the things her mother had to go through.
What did annoy me was this suspense layer the author tried to add. I guessed the culprit’s identity long before the ‘revelation’ took place. I think it was really just bothersome particularly because there was already so much going on that the author really didn’t need to up the stakes by adding a weird stalker creep person.
The ending was a little tidy but it didn’t bother me as much because I liked how things had turned out.
I finished the book with a smile on my face and I’d recommend this to anyone who is looking to settle in with a fun book. You may need to suspend your disbelief but I personally thought it was worth the ride.
Actual Rating 3.5
Inherit Midnight is not particularly special. What it is is a whole lot of fucking fun. It was so much fucking fun that even though there were SO many little details that bothered me, I kind of forgot about them. Kate knows what she is doing when it comes to getting her readers realllly excited. It’s the first time in a while where instead of reading surrounded by people, I chose the sanctuary of my own room and didn’t leave for a good 3 hours once I had finally settled in. Even those three hours flew by. The only reason I wanted this book to end was because it was too late in the night and I had class in the morning (stupid classes, taking away my reading time).
This book requires you to suspend your disbelief at times and this was made easier because the female lead, Avery, was actually pretty clever. You’d think that when she was trying to escape, she’d be ‘not so smart’ about it but she was. She thought things through and she never got caught because of her own mistakes. I also liked how she wasn’t completely reckless and that she was afraid of ordinary things too, like falling (down a building etc.). Admittedly, she wasn’t a particularly round character. However, she wasn’t flat either and the author gave us a look into the particulars of her character and why she was the way she was.
The rest of the characters on the other hand were pretty flat. To be honest though, I wasn’t particularly bothered by that. Sometimes it was annoying that some of her relatives could be so one sided but the author did attempt to show them in different lights that made you wonder if they could be better people (except that one weird annoying uncle). I did like Warren and his wife though! They really made me happy. I also liked the addition of Megan, our MCs best friend. We don't get to actually meet her but it was nice that our MC had a friend she actually talked to on a regular basis even if she was out having an adventure.
Riley was our love interest and frankly, I didn’t care about him. He just seemed to be eye candy for our main character but I wasn’t too bothered by his presense since he wasn’t actually an asshole. He was actually pretty decent. Plus his presence didn’t actually take away from the plot so there is that.
The development of their relationship also requires you to suspend your disbelief, but if you are like me, you’ve probably already read a lot of other romances that requires you to do that and as far as insta-love romances go, this one wasn’t too bad. I mean they do fall in love pretty quick but it wasn’t love at first sight and there is some development (however minimal).
The plot was so much fun because it reminds me so much of one of my favorite books, The Westing Game, and while it wasn’t nearly as good, it was something. I love the focus on history in this novel and I found the challenges the players had to complete, fun. Sure, some of them were way over the top and made you wonder if the grandmother had lost her marbles but they were all so exciting that I kind of just let it pass.
What I also liked was the layer the author added about Avery’s mother. Right before the competition, she had found out that her mother was in fact alive and throughout the novel, Avery learns more about her mother and the things her mother had to go through.
What did annoy me was this suspense layer the author tried to add. I guessed the culprit’s identity long before the ‘revelation’ took place. I think it was really just bothersome particularly because there was already so much going on that the author really didn’t need to up the stakes by adding a weird stalker creep person.
The ending was a little tidy but it didn’t bother me as much because I liked how things had turned out.
I finished the book with a smile on my face and I’d recommend this to anyone who is looking to settle in with a fun book. You may need to suspend your disbelief but I personally thought it was worth the ride.
June 30, 2016
Super, duper fun!
A more grown up version of The Westing Game, with heirs competing for a fortune. But in this slick thriller they are traveling around the world, mining for diamonds, digging through the rubble of ruined monasteries, and even dodging bullets. Reminded me a bit of both Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and the movie National Treasure, as well. This is going to sound weird, but it reminded me a bit of something that would have come out in the 1980's and been made into a TV movie, but I mean that as a compliment. There's like, family scandal, and a hot guy- but can he be trusted? And family law firms, and juvenile delinquents, and women with sleek hair and tight cocktail dresses sitting around mahogany conference tables. But, you know, not cheesy. And at the core of it all, this book had a good heart to give some substance to the whole endeavor.
Two thumbs way, way up.
A more grown up version of The Westing Game, with heirs competing for a fortune. But in this slick thriller they are traveling around the world, mining for diamonds, digging through the rubble of ruined monasteries, and even dodging bullets. Reminded me a bit of both Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and the movie National Treasure, as well. This is going to sound weird, but it reminded me a bit of something that would have come out in the 1980's and been made into a TV movie, but I mean that as a compliment. There's like, family scandal, and a hot guy- but can he be trusted? And family law firms, and juvenile delinquents, and women with sleek hair and tight cocktail dresses sitting around mahogany conference tables. But, you know, not cheesy. And at the core of it all, this book had a good heart to give some substance to the whole endeavor.
Two thumbs way, way up.
August 25, 2017
3,5*
Ha estado bien, lo he leído en un par de noches, era lo que me pedía el cuerpo, algo ligero, sin mucha complicación pero que tuviera una trama más o menos trabajada. La historia es bastante previsible, aunque eso no quita que tengas ganas de saber lo que va a ocurrir, cómo se va a desarrollar eso que tu ya imaginas.
Ha estado bien, lo he leído en un par de noches, era lo que me pedía el cuerpo, algo ligero, sin mucha complicación pero que tuviera una trama más o menos trabajada. La historia es bastante previsible, aunque eso no quita que tengas ganas de saber lo que va a ocurrir, cómo se va a desarrollar eso que tu ya imaginas.
February 8, 2015
**I received this book for free from (Bloomsbury USA Childrens) via (NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!! This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.**
*Genre* Young Adult, Contemporary, Thriller
*Rating* 3-3.5
*My Thoughts*
Inherit Midnight is a straight forward story with some mysteries, surprises, and romance. The story reminds me of the Amazing Race TV show, but with backstabbing family members battling for control of the VanDemere empire. The story is told in the first person narrative by 17-year old Avery VanDemere, the so called black sheep and illegitimate granddaughter of the family.
I can honestly say that the synopsis for the book is pretty much right on track. It's a fact that the head of the VanDemere Family, Justine VanDemere, has decided to leave her fortune to the one family member who proves themselves worthy. Nobody is allowed to walk away from the contest without giving up on their claim to the crown and settling for less than THEY believe they are entitled to. By solving puzzles and riddles on a journey from the minds of Venezuela, to the castles of Scotland, and various states in-between, family members must understand the VanDemere legacy in order to be the last one standing.
*Full Review Posted @ Gizmos Reviews*
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*Recvd via NetGalley 11/05/2014* Expected publication: February 10th 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
*Genre* Young Adult, Contemporary, Thriller
*Rating* 3-3.5
*My Thoughts*
Inherit Midnight is a straight forward story with some mysteries, surprises, and romance. The story reminds me of the Amazing Race TV show, but with backstabbing family members battling for control of the VanDemere empire. The story is told in the first person narrative by 17-year old Avery VanDemere, the so called black sheep and illegitimate granddaughter of the family.
I can honestly say that the synopsis for the book is pretty much right on track. It's a fact that the head of the VanDemere Family, Justine VanDemere, has decided to leave her fortune to the one family member who proves themselves worthy. Nobody is allowed to walk away from the contest without giving up on their claim to the crown and settling for less than THEY believe they are entitled to. By solving puzzles and riddles on a journey from the minds of Venezuela, to the castles of Scotland, and various states in-between, family members must understand the VanDemere legacy in order to be the last one standing.
*Full Review Posted @ Gizmos Reviews*
http://www.gizmosreviews.blogspot.com...
*Recvd via NetGalley 11/05/2014* Expected publication: February 10th 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
November 26, 2014
Inherit Midnight is a thrilling read with shades of The Westing Game and And Then There Were None. Avery's grandmother has come to realize that she is not immortal and must find an heir to the family fortune and business. Eight members of the VanDemere family must compete against each other to solve puzzles and riddles relating to VanDemere family history. It all sounds much better to Avery than the horrible boarding school that her grandmother sent her to as punishment for teenage indiscretions, but the rest of the VanDemere family is a greedy bunch that will do almost anything to win. Uncle Logan and Uncle Marshall have both raised children that look down their noses at Avery for being the daughter of the nanny. Warren, Avery's half-brother, blames her for splitting up his parents' marriage. Fortunately, Avery has Riley Tate on her side. As the son of the lawyer for the VanDemere family, Riley has been to many family events and knows just how they loved to torture Avery and just how selfish they can be. Riley is more than just Avery's guardian in the contest, he's the only friend she has. It doesn't hurt that he is only nineteen and really cute. The contest takes them from California to Venezuelan diamond mines to Scotland, with adventures at every stop. Readers will love the ride!
Also: contains no drugs, no sex, anti-alcohol, some kissing
Also: contains no drugs, no sex, anti-alcohol, some kissing
February 5, 2015
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Okay, so you should know beforehand that the main appeal this book had to me was that it sounded strikingly like a YA version of the 39 Clues series which, as a kid, I absolutely adored. Family secrets, a race around the world--what isn't there to love? As it turns out, a lot.
Not to mention the fact that at times, the similarities between Inherit Midnight and the 39 Clues were unbelievably uncanny. They both had a grandmother who held family secrets (along with the family fortune), the family ancestors playing a large role, a race around the world for money, and a lawyer-esque character who was the main characters' ally. Especially the part with the family ancestors being major role players in certain turning points of the world.
But, alas, I didn't fall in love with this story as I had with the 39 Clues. There was just so much off about the writing, the plot, and almost everything about it. There was nothing I really loved and, I guess, all I can say was that the concept was interesting, if not entirely original.
Let's start with the writing though. There were so many cop-outs in the writing that ticked me off so many times. There were needless explanations for all the little things and almost every single detail was rehashed or explained to the smallest thing. The entire story was, essentially, told to us instead of shown to us. (Ah, yes. The infamous show, don't tell phrase. Almost nothing was shown guys. The sentence "How I hated his condescending tone!" was used.)
In the beginning, we had three paragraphs. Here are the following introductory phrases for them, in order.
"Uncle Marshall was the father of Chase, Daisy, and young Jordan..."
"My Uncle Logan would be there too..."
"If only my dad, Preston..."
Which may not sound so bad, out of context, but really. The entire thing was just kind of awkward.
And then. The flashbacks. We had flashbacks to give the backstory on our main character, which is sort of a cheap way to do it. We see her being bullied as a child, but after the story established how bad she had it, they essentially disappeared only to reappear every once in a while to help her with a mission.
Going off the whole tell instead of show though, we have an entire paragraph describing Riley, who's essentially a Ken doll. "He was tall, with an athlete's build. Beneath his blond hair, dark eyebrows slanted up and then made a sharp downward curve at the outside edge. He had deep blue eyes and an expressive mouth pulled into a frown. I had no idea where I'd seen him before, but he was definitely familiar."
There were so many cliches surrounding their relationship, I'm sad to say. Riley pulled the whole alpha male act several times throughout the novel. When we first meet him, he tells one of Avery's bullies at school to essentially back off, and he does. When both of them were younger, it turns out Riley saved her from her cousins. It wasn't just that though, their relationship lacked the conviction a romance needs and honestly, they just seemed to kiss for the heck of it. Also, possible spoiler? Riley kisses her. In the middle of a challenge. And says, "I think I'm falling for you." after he gets hit.
And now we're on to Avery. Avery was seriously just absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion. I completely understand wanting to push on to get more information about her mother, but honestly? It didn't seem to be of much concern to me, and when it did show up, it seemed over-exaggerated. Then there was the fact that she almost killed herself to escape her school with absolutely no idea of what she'd do next. (Would she be leaving the school forever or just for the night? Or what?) She was just reckless, impulsive, and not very well written.
Somehow, though, she manages to win a majority of the challenges.
Then there were little things in the plot. Like how something that was never a large part ended up playing a major, major role in the end. And like how . And like how that school is impossibly dramatized. Too many things didn't add up, and too many things were just annoying and simply improbable. Even Avery states the fact that she'd been winning mainly because of coincidences and luck at one point.
I think it's pretty evident that I wouldn't exactly recommend Inherit Midnight. There was little to love, and the writing was just blunt and awkward. None of the sentences seemed to fit right and every little thing just nagged at me until I could barely read another sentence--I'm actually a bit surprised I finished the book. It was an interesting try at this premise, but the execution just sorely, sorely lacked.
January 29, 2016
I’ll be honest and say that I wasn’t sure if I would like this book. The synopsis made it sound like there would be a lot of plot holes. Now that I’ve read Inherit Midnight, I can honestly say I had a lot of fun reading this novel. And that the only note that I wrote down about Inherit Midnight was '
Riley better not fucking betray her in any way OR I WILL KILL HIS ASS!!!
'
I quite like the plot of this book. From the moment this book starts, the action just seems to go up from there. Inherit Midnight takes place over a few countries, and I really like that! Where the contest takes the group, we learn a few things about that country as well.
The pacing of the book is nice as well. The story seems to flow effortlessly. So reading Inherit Midnight was easy
character development There are so many characters in this novel, and we see through Avery’s eyes how they choose to treat her. And honestly, most of, if not all, treat her like shit. Like she’s the scum of the Earth. And they honestly have no reason to do such a thing.
Avery has it hard because she’s both bullied in school and by her family. and she doesn’t have a mother or father figure. Sure, she has her grandmother, but the two of them aren’t emotionally close. Avery only has a few people in her life that she’s close to. Avery has honestly lived a privileged, yet hard life. We see how this has affected Avery, and how Avery lives her life. She’s honestly a really strong young girl.
Marshall is a such a freaking DICK in this book. I hate his character so, so much. I honestly have nothing more to say. He IS a dick and ughhh. I just hate his character, and who he is. Even though thats pretty much the same thing.
Riley is cuuuuuute!! Although if he were a real person, I would have to beat him up a little.. He’s there for Avery though, and I guess that’s all that really matters most. They’re both there for each other when they need to be. Anyway, Riley is a key character in this novel, and I really wish that there could’ve been a few chapters in Inherit Midnight from Riley’s point of view. I would’ve really enjoyed seeing Avery and the competition from Riley’s view of things! Aside from all of that, Riley is a great guy for Avery.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading Inherit Midnight. The plot thickened at all the right moments. We see parts of characters that I didn’t think I would ever see, nor Avery would ever get to know. I’m really happy with the turn out of the story! I’m also hoping for maybe a novella, or a 150 page novel, continuing on from the last paragraph of the book?! PLEASE?! I have so much hope for a next part of Avery’s story. Like…how could there not be?!
I want to give a huge thank you to Netgalley, and especially to Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books for allowing me to read an ARC copy!
I quite like the plot of this book. From the moment this book starts, the action just seems to go up from there. Inherit Midnight takes place over a few countries, and I really like that! Where the contest takes the group, we learn a few things about that country as well.
The pacing of the book is nice as well. The story seems to flow effortlessly. So reading Inherit Midnight was easy
character development There are so many characters in this novel, and we see through Avery’s eyes how they choose to treat her. And honestly, most of, if not all, treat her like shit. Like she’s the scum of the Earth. And they honestly have no reason to do such a thing.
Avery has it hard because she’s both bullied in school and by her family. and she doesn’t have a mother or father figure. Sure, she has her grandmother, but the two of them aren’t emotionally close. Avery only has a few people in her life that she’s close to. Avery has honestly lived a privileged, yet hard life. We see how this has affected Avery, and how Avery lives her life. She’s honestly a really strong young girl.
Marshall is a such a freaking DICK in this book. I hate his character so, so much. I honestly have nothing more to say. He IS a dick and ughhh. I just hate his character, and who he is. Even though thats pretty much the same thing.
Riley is cuuuuuute!! Although if he were a real person, I would have to beat him up a little.. He’s there for Avery though, and I guess that’s all that really matters most. They’re both there for each other when they need to be. Anyway, Riley is a key character in this novel, and I really wish that there could’ve been a few chapters in Inherit Midnight from Riley’s point of view. I would’ve really enjoyed seeing Avery and the competition from Riley’s view of things! Aside from all of that, Riley is a great guy for Avery.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading Inherit Midnight. The plot thickened at all the right moments. We see parts of characters that I didn’t think I would ever see, nor Avery would ever get to know. I’m really happy with the turn out of the story! I’m also hoping for maybe a novella, or a 150 page novel, continuing on from the last paragraph of the book?! PLEASE?! I have so much hope for a next part of Avery’s story. Like…how could there not be?!
I want to give a huge thank you to Netgalley, and especially to Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books for allowing me to read an ARC copy!
February 21, 2015
From the opening sentence, this book hooked me. Avery is pitted against her unfavorable relatives in a contest to see who will be the heir to her grandmother's ample estate. The grandmother set the tasks up to represent the way the fortune was acquired initially, and then to focus in on some of their ancestors' lives. It has a clever plot with action, danger, and a little romance to keep it interesting for the pre-teen and teen set. (Kissing is the whole extent of the relationship.)
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an intriguing story, good writing, and well-developed characters.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an intriguing story, good writing, and well-developed characters.
March 17, 2015
This book is kind of hilarious. A matriarch grandmother sends all her terrible soulless descendants (except our narrator, who is good and pure) on some global competition for her massive inheritance. So much treachery! Thank god I'm an only child, I found myself thinking. (Jk, I actually found myself thinking: Is it SO hard to care about this book when you know EXACTLY how it is going to end!)
Also, what is up with all the kissing? His fingers brushed my jawline. His fingers brushed my cheek. His hand touched my waist. His hand touched my neck. He kissed me on my closed eyes. He kissed me on my face. HE KISSED ME ON MY MOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did we enjoy all this stuff when we were younger? I remember being giggly about the Sweet Valley High make out scenes, but they were a lot more raunchy than this (I specifically remember the mention of breasts, which was SCANDAL in the fifth grade).
Bonus points though for all the historical reenactments in the book. If I were ever sent on a worldwide quest, I would want part of it to involve a civil war reenactment with paintball guns.
Also, what is up with all the kissing? His fingers brushed my jawline. His fingers brushed my cheek. His hand touched my waist. His hand touched my neck. He kissed me on my closed eyes. He kissed me on my face. HE KISSED ME ON MY MOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did we enjoy all this stuff when we were younger? I remember being giggly about the Sweet Valley High make out scenes, but they were a lot more raunchy than this (I specifically remember the mention of breasts, which was SCANDAL in the fifth grade).
Bonus points though for all the historical reenactments in the book. If I were ever sent on a worldwide quest, I would want part of it to involve a civil war reenactment with paintball guns.
January 31, 2015
Initial Thoughts:
Kind of a mix of amazing race and revenge plus some extra special good bits thrown in for good measure.
Actions packed, full of family drama and a rather sweet romance.
Kind of a mix of amazing race and revenge plus some extra special good bits thrown in for good measure.
Actions packed, full of family drama and a rather sweet romance.
February 7, 2024
Something about this book keeps me coming back. I first read it when I received it for my 11th or 12th birthday but it constantly occupies my mind.
November 6, 2021
I disliked this author’s first book but was curious about her further efforts, and found this. The main character is branded a black sheep because she’s Illegitimate? Seriously? What is this, 1920? Ew. I can’t imagine giving this kind of judgy slop to a teen. Reading the reviews doesn’t reveal to me any other further social prejudices but you can be sure I won’t be buying this for any young person in my life. Illegitimacy isn’t even a social thing any more, nor should it be. 0 stars.
October 3, 2020
3.5/5
This was nothing exceptional. I did enjoy it, but it was extremely predictable, and as a result, boring at parts. This makes me glad that I have a family who at the very least will not stab me in the back and leave me to rot.
This was nothing exceptional. I did enjoy it, but it was extremely predictable, and as a result, boring at parts. This makes me glad that I have a family who at the very least will not stab me in the back and leave me to rot.
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February 19, 2016Actually 3.5/5starsThanks Bloomsbury for approving me on net galley!
When I started reading Inherit Midnight, I thought that it was simply okay. It was similar to Ally Carter’s books, yet also had a competitive twist that was original. For some reason, I couldn’t really get into it, and so I put it down for a little bit. In the mean time, I read a couple of other ARC’s (which were all amazing), which lead me to read more ARC’s and…it took me a couple of weeks to return to Inherit Midnight. With that being said, I am glad that I returned. Even though the beginning was slow, it was an enjoyable book. I will say this- it is very light and fluffy; definitely a quick read.
Avery was a teenager who had always been raised by her incredibly rich grandmother, because her mother was dead, and her father never seemed to want to stay in her life. While most people would love living a life filled with money and extravagance, Avery was the exact opposite. She couldn’t care less about the money- she just wanted to be able to have some freedom. She wasn’t asking for much; she just wanted to be able to go to her friends house, or have them come to hers. But due to the possible security risk, she wasn’t allowed to do either of these things. The only people who were allowed in the house were family members, and the occasional worker. To make matters worse, pretty much everyone in Avery’s family hated her. Whenever they saw her, they would mercilessly bully her- both verbally and physically. With that type of family, who needs enemies? (That was a joke…no offense intended.)
Now that you know Avery’s background, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that when Avery was told that she had to go to a family meeting, she refused to attend. Unfortunately for her, she didn’t have a choice in the matter. Riley, the son of her grandmother’s lawyer, had been given the task of bringing her to the meeting. As I’m sure you can guess, that didn’t go over well with Avery.
The following quote summarizes the situation perfectly:
“Pull over.”
“What?”
“I’m getting out.”
He smiled and shook his head, motioning to the rolling landscape. “Now that really would be childish.”
My irritation flared to anger. “I’m not going and you can’t make me!”
The set of his jaw turned stubborn. “Actually, if I have to throw you over my shoulder and carry you up in the elevator, I’ll do it.”
Yes, Avery does sound bratty in this excerpt, but I promise, she really isn’t. Her family on the other hand…Absolutely. She eventually did go to the meeting, where she found out that her grandmother set up a competition to see who would be her heir. Little did Avery know that the competition would end up changing her life forever, in more ways than one.
I think the reason why I enjoyed this book was because it was an easy read, a book that I didn’t have to think too much about. The plot was the plot, and there wasn’t a lot of depth. Even though I love books that are very deep, it is nice to occasionally read a lighthearted book where I can just read for the pleasure of reading. I also loved the fact that the characters were extremely blunt. Maybe that was because the characters weren’t fully developed, but I didn’t care. There were many blunt quotes that provided comedic entertainment for me, so I’m certainly not going to complain.
Overall, I thought that this book was decent, but nothing special. I give it 3.5/5 stars.
When I started reading Inherit Midnight, I thought that it was simply okay. It was similar to Ally Carter’s books, yet also had a competitive twist that was original. For some reason, I couldn’t really get into it, and so I put it down for a little bit. In the mean time, I read a couple of other ARC’s (which were all amazing), which lead me to read more ARC’s and…it took me a couple of weeks to return to Inherit Midnight. With that being said, I am glad that I returned. Even though the beginning was slow, it was an enjoyable book. I will say this- it is very light and fluffy; definitely a quick read.
Avery was a teenager who had always been raised by her incredibly rich grandmother, because her mother was dead, and her father never seemed to want to stay in her life. While most people would love living a life filled with money and extravagance, Avery was the exact opposite. She couldn’t care less about the money- she just wanted to be able to have some freedom. She wasn’t asking for much; she just wanted to be able to go to her friends house, or have them come to hers. But due to the possible security risk, she wasn’t allowed to do either of these things. The only people who were allowed in the house were family members, and the occasional worker. To make matters worse, pretty much everyone in Avery’s family hated her. Whenever they saw her, they would mercilessly bully her- both verbally and physically. With that type of family, who needs enemies? (That was a joke…no offense intended.)
Now that you know Avery’s background, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that when Avery was told that she had to go to a family meeting, she refused to attend. Unfortunately for her, she didn’t have a choice in the matter. Riley, the son of her grandmother’s lawyer, had been given the task of bringing her to the meeting. As I’m sure you can guess, that didn’t go over well with Avery.
The following quote summarizes the situation perfectly:
“Pull over.”
“What?”
“I’m getting out.”
He smiled and shook his head, motioning to the rolling landscape. “Now that really would be childish.”
My irritation flared to anger. “I’m not going and you can’t make me!”
The set of his jaw turned stubborn. “Actually, if I have to throw you over my shoulder and carry you up in the elevator, I’ll do it.”
Yes, Avery does sound bratty in this excerpt, but I promise, she really isn’t. Her family on the other hand…Absolutely. She eventually did go to the meeting, where she found out that her grandmother set up a competition to see who would be her heir. Little did Avery know that the competition would end up changing her life forever, in more ways than one.
I think the reason why I enjoyed this book was because it was an easy read, a book that I didn’t have to think too much about. The plot was the plot, and there wasn’t a lot of depth. Even though I love books that are very deep, it is nice to occasionally read a lighthearted book where I can just read for the pleasure of reading. I also loved the fact that the characters were extremely blunt. Maybe that was because the characters weren’t fully developed, but I didn’t care. There were many blunt quotes that provided comedic entertainment for me, so I’m certainly not going to complain.
Overall, I thought that this book was decent, but nothing special. I give it 3.5/5 stars.
January 19, 2015
Amazing Race meets YA!
Thank you, Netgalley and Bloomsbury USA, for this free book to review!
SO MUCH AWESOMENESS. It reminds me of the TV show "Amazing Race", where contests run around the world, and the winning team wins a million dollars. Here, though, the prize is a diamond company and much more than a million dollars.
Instead of organizing the race herself, however, the grandmother puts a lot of it in the hands of a law firm. It makes sense, but I'm not sure what they were doing to Avery is legal. If the grandmother owns all the letters from Avery's mother, why does the law firm use them to bribe Avery? Something seems off about all the bribes, secrets, and help they gave her.
The characters reminded me of those from We Were Liars, except they had a few instances of likability, even the cousins. And I seriously loved Riley and Avery: they fought sometimes, and at first, the main reason why Riley was there at all was for the law firm. Then it became love, although he sure was attractive at first sight. It was realistic.
That said, one thing that bothered me was the amount of kissing. Don't get me wrong, I love Riley, but they would be on a time crunch and desperate for answers, and then they'd start kissing. It happened again and again. Um, don't they have more important things to do? Kiss at the hotel!
The plot was fabulous. It kept building and building, with a lot of harsh betrays from the family members. Seriously, Daisy (or Thisby?) carried the brunt of it. The ending itself, however, felt too crazy to be believable.
Would I read other books by Kate Kae Myers? Yes! I love this one so much.
Thank you, Netgalley and Bloomsbury USA, for this free book to review!
SO MUCH AWESOMENESS. It reminds me of the TV show "Amazing Race", where contests run around the world, and the winning team wins a million dollars. Here, though, the prize is a diamond company and much more than a million dollars.
Instead of organizing the race herself, however, the grandmother puts a lot of it in the hands of a law firm. It makes sense, but I'm not sure what they were doing to Avery is legal. If the grandmother owns all the letters from Avery's mother, why does the law firm use them to bribe Avery? Something seems off about all the bribes, secrets, and help they gave her.
The characters reminded me of those from We Were Liars, except they had a few instances of likability, even the cousins. And I seriously loved Riley and Avery: they fought sometimes, and at first, the main reason why Riley was there at all was for the law firm. Then it became love, although he sure was attractive at first sight. It was realistic.
That said, one thing that bothered me was the amount of kissing. Don't get me wrong, I love Riley, but they would be on a time crunch and desperate for answers, and then they'd start kissing. It happened again and again. Um, don't they have more important things to do? Kiss at the hotel!
The plot was fabulous. It kept building and building, with a lot of harsh betrays from the family members. Seriously, Daisy (or Thisby?) carried the brunt of it. The ending itself, however, felt too crazy to be believable.
Would I read other books by Kate Kae Myers? Yes! I love this one so much.
March 13, 2016
I was sent this book from Bloomsbury publishing as an arc, and so I didn't have high eexpectations from it. But I'm so glad I read it!!
The characters were beautifully written and all varied in different ways. Avery, the main character, is so strong and has been through a lot in her life. Although I couldn’t relate to her on a personal level, I still loved her as a character and admired her. And Riley is just an adorable and sweet character that any reader would fall in love with. Avery’s other relatives from the Vandermear family were brutal, however also entertaining.
The plot line was really unique and different to anything that I’ve read before. It was entertaining and events were always occurring. I finished this in less than a day because I couldn’t put it down – it was that good. The mystery and clues that Avery and Riley are constantly looking for was a nice touch to the story.
The ending wrapped up really well. It was different to how I thought it would end, and wasn’t predictable at all, but I liked that. I finished it feeling as if everything was somewhat resolved and I was pleased with the ending
A solid 5 stars!! I highly recommend this book to lovers of YA mystery and eve dystopia :)
The characters were beautifully written and all varied in different ways. Avery, the main character, is so strong and has been through a lot in her life. Although I couldn’t relate to her on a personal level, I still loved her as a character and admired her. And Riley is just an adorable and sweet character that any reader would fall in love with. Avery’s other relatives from the Vandermear family were brutal, however also entertaining.
The plot line was really unique and different to anything that I’ve read before. It was entertaining and events were always occurring. I finished this in less than a day because I couldn’t put it down – it was that good. The mystery and clues that Avery and Riley are constantly looking for was a nice touch to the story.
The ending wrapped up really well. It was different to how I thought it would end, and wasn’t predictable at all, but I liked that. I finished it feeling as if everything was somewhat resolved and I was pleased with the ending
A solid 5 stars!! I highly recommend this book to lovers of YA mystery and eve dystopia :)
August 24, 2025
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LOVED THIS!
It was like watching Amazing Race as a teen novel! I loved the competition aspect between the "family." Even though "family" seems a little sacraligious when it comes to talking about the VanDemere's. They are a whole bunch of crazy. I really liked Avery, though. And I thought the romance with her and Riley was really cute. I wish there would have been more Avery and Warren scenes because it was nice seeing them forging a bond.
I wish Marshall didn't get the ending he got. He definitely didn't deserve it, but I'm glad he didn't get everything in the end.
I also wish Daisy would have gotten more of a redemption. She may not have started off well, but she did grow a lot as a character. Probably had more character growth than anyone else in the story.
And I'm glad Avery got to meet her mother, but I wish there was an epilogue where we could have seen them interact, instead of her calling and then end scene
But overall, it was a really good book. It captivated my attention and I never wanted to put it down.
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LOVED THIS!
It was like watching Amazing Race as a teen novel! I loved the competition aspect between the "family." Even though "family" seems a little sacraligious when it comes to talking about the VanDemere's. They are a whole bunch of crazy. I really liked Avery, though. And I thought the romance with her and Riley was really cute. I wish there would have been more Avery and Warren scenes because it was nice seeing them forging a bond.
I wish Marshall didn't get the ending he got. He definitely didn't deserve it, but I'm glad he didn't get everything in the end.
I also wish Daisy would have gotten more of a redemption. She may not have started off well, but she did grow a lot as a character. Probably had more character growth than anyone else in the story.
And I'm glad Avery got to meet her mother, but I wish there was an epilogue where we could have seen them interact, instead of her calling and then end scene
But overall, it was a really good book. It captivated my attention and I never wanted to put it down.
January 8, 2015
1.5 stars.
I really liked the idea of this -- a sort of scavenger hunt slash Amazing Race thing with {what sounded like} action and romance and awesomeness. Sadly, it didn't feel like any of that came through.
I didn't really care for Avery or any of the other characters. She comes across as petulant and whiny. I wasn't even a fan of Riley's. The romance seemed forced and their background story felt contrived.
The family is JUST SO DRAMATIC ABOUT EVERYTHING. There's lots of backstabbing and name calling and bullying. No one trusted anyone and it was all really exhausting.
I did like the challenges. They were clever and a pretty unique story line. However, it was also just showing how people can throw money at anything to get what they want...that sentiment was quite apparent. All in all, I can see how this will be popular, but ultimately, it wasn't for me.
**Huge thanks to Bloomsbury and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review**
I really liked the idea of this -- a sort of scavenger hunt slash Amazing Race thing with {what sounded like} action and romance and awesomeness. Sadly, it didn't feel like any of that came through.
I didn't really care for Avery or any of the other characters. She comes across as petulant and whiny. I wasn't even a fan of Riley's. The romance seemed forced and their background story felt contrived.
The family is JUST SO DRAMATIC ABOUT EVERYTHING. There's lots of backstabbing and name calling and bullying. No one trusted anyone and it was all really exhausting.
I did like the challenges. They were clever and a pretty unique story line. However, it was also just showing how people can throw money at anything to get what they want...that sentiment was quite apparent. All in all, I can see how this will be popular, but ultimately, it wasn't for me.
**Huge thanks to Bloomsbury and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review**
February 21, 2015
Wow! I'd better start with the disclaimer that I know the author, but really, this was a heart-pumping page-turner! I am not much into YA lit, as I prefer the kind of suspense that a David Baldacci or Lee Child can put into adult fiction. However, this thriller about a young girl flung into a dangerous and mysterious contest for a family inheritance definitely exceeded my expectations, and made me wonder if I have underestimated this genre.
I love, and am annoyed by, books that do not give you an occasional lull where you can put the book down and go to bed. This is one of those books; one that can be enjoyed by adults and teens equally.
I love, and am annoyed by, books that do not give you an occasional lull where you can put the book down and go to bed. This is one of those books; one that can be enjoyed by adults and teens equally.
April 30, 2015
This was a enjoyable read, though it did remind me of
quite a bit.
Avery was a strong heroine, though her grandmother seemed to be a little on the crazy side. Actually, the whole family is a bit crazy.
While there is always a lot of information, it didn't feel to me like there were info dumps.
The ending had a surprising little twist
quite a bit.Avery was a strong heroine, though her grandmother seemed to be a little on the crazy side. Actually, the whole family is a bit crazy.
While there is always a lot of information, it didn't feel to me like there were info dumps.
The ending had a surprising little twist
March 3, 2015
Ok, erase what i said earlier about this book. This is official: I love this. Very much. Before, I'd kept saying that the love story was kinda boring and predictable. Ok. it was still predictable, but in a sweet way.
And the plot? I love the adventures, the suspense, and the games they played. The book was a combination of ally carter's adventurous novels, amazing race, and sidney sheldon in teenage way. Can you imagine it?
And the plot? I love the adventures, the suspense, and the games they played. The book was a combination of ally carter's adventurous novels, amazing race, and sidney sheldon in teenage way. Can you imagine it?
March 19, 2015
Inherit Midnight is more YA than I expected. The first-person narration comes from Avery, who's nearly 18, but she sounds younger and whiny, though she gets less annoying when the plot really starts to kick in. Of course there's also a romance, which made me roll my eyes at times. Things resolve a little too easily for my tastes. But the Vandermere Last Standing Heir Challenge can be fun to follow, if unlikely at times.
June 28, 2023
You'll love it if you like family treasure/adventure mysteries!
The story: Our Lead competes with her wealthy family members for money to inherit her grandfather's will.
Pros:
1. It was a ride from start to finish.
2. Nice chapter headers.
3. Super interesting situations.
4. The perfect book-length. Not too big or small.
The story: Our Lead competes with her wealthy family members for money to inherit her grandfather's will.
Pros:
1. It was a ride from start to finish.
2. Nice chapter headers.
3. Super interesting situations.
4. The perfect book-length. Not too big or small.
October 21, 2024
second read: ngl riley was annoying me sm at some points but then i pictured him as kit conner and then i loved him again
first read: Ok, i didn’t have any expectations for this book, but it has got to be one of my favourite books ever. The characters were so good, and Avery and Riley were ADORABLE !! I literally couldn’t put this book down and i am very sad to finish it. I will definitely be re-reading this book a lot!
first read: Ok, i didn’t have any expectations for this book, but it has got to be one of my favourite books ever. The characters were so good, and Avery and Riley were ADORABLE !! I literally couldn’t put this book down and i am very sad to finish it. I will definitely be re-reading this book a lot!
May 9, 2021
This is one of the first YA books I ever read! I got it at my 5th grade book fair. I haven’t read it in YEARS and obviously didn’t have the widest back catalogue to judge it with but I really enjoyed it. I remember it being very interesting and I hope to read something else from this author eventually. It will always have a special place in my heart!
October 1, 2015
I loved Inherit Midnight! The story was interesting and grabbed my attention from the first chapter. The ending was also not what you'd expect, which was nice :) A real page turner and I recommend it if you enjoy YA fiction.
*contains minor swearing
*contains minor swearing
August 23, 2021
thank fuck that's over
May 31, 2025
Good YA adult book.
Clean.
Kept my attention.
No gore, no sex. Some romance and kissing.
Clean.
Kept my attention.
No gore, no sex. Some romance and kissing.
July 3, 2017
This book was just okay. The premise is awesome, but the story leaves something to be desired.
Avery VanDemere should want for nothing as she's the granddaughter of a wealthy business owner with a million-dollar estate. However, Avery can't wait until she's eighteen and can run away from the strict household her grandmother runs. Mrs. VanDemere is practically obsessed with her family history and refuses to allow Avery to do simple teenage things like get a driver's license or invite friends to the house. Avery was born as the result of an affair, and her snobbish relatives refuse to let her forget it. Because her father is a drunk and her mother is deceased, Avery bides her time under her grandmother's thumb.
Avery's grandmother surprises her and her relatives, however, when she brings the family together at the estate and remotely invites them to participate in an "Amazing Race" style competition to determine the sole heir of the family business. Mrs. VanDemere sends Avery and her family traipsing across the globe to compete in challenges that relate to their family history. Avery teams up with young Riley Tate, son of the her family's attorney, and is determined to win the competition to earn financial freedom. Along the way, however, Avery learns a horrible secret about her past that makes her question the value of winning at her grandmother's game.
Avery and Riley's love story was too cheesy for me, and I also found it hard to buy Avery's father's sudden interest in her life because of her blog. Again, Kate Kae Myers started with a great concept, but she didn't fully execute it.
Avery VanDemere should want for nothing as she's the granddaughter of a wealthy business owner with a million-dollar estate. However, Avery can't wait until she's eighteen and can run away from the strict household her grandmother runs. Mrs. VanDemere is practically obsessed with her family history and refuses to allow Avery to do simple teenage things like get a driver's license or invite friends to the house. Avery was born as the result of an affair, and her snobbish relatives refuse to let her forget it. Because her father is a drunk and her mother is deceased, Avery bides her time under her grandmother's thumb.
Avery's grandmother surprises her and her relatives, however, when she brings the family together at the estate and remotely invites them to participate in an "Amazing Race" style competition to determine the sole heir of the family business. Mrs. VanDemere sends Avery and her family traipsing across the globe to compete in challenges that relate to their family history. Avery teams up with young Riley Tate, son of the her family's attorney, and is determined to win the competition to earn financial freedom. Along the way, however, Avery learns a horrible secret about her past that makes her question the value of winning at her grandmother's game.
Avery and Riley's love story was too cheesy for me, and I also found it hard to buy Avery's father's sudden interest in her life because of her blog. Again, Kate Kae Myers started with a great concept, but she didn't fully execute it.
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