The Grandest Game Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 2 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
The Grandest Game
Glorious Rivals

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format
Publisher: Penguin

Overview
Step onto Hawthorne Island for two twisty Young Adult mysteries from Jennifer Lynn Barnes. In The Grandest Game, an invitation-only competition draws players into a maze of riddles, alliances, and hidden fortunes, where every choice carries a cost. Glorious Rivals raises the stakes as the surviving competitors face sharper betrayals and deeper secrets, forcing them to decide how far they will go to win. Told with Barnes's signature blend of glamour, wit, and airtight plotting, this two-book set suits readers who love puzzle-box storytelling, sharp banter, and twists that reframe everything that came before, page after page.

About the Books
This two-book collection centers on high-stakes competition, guarded secrets, and the psychology of players who never quite show their whole hand. Set within the glittering, dangerous world Jennifer Lynn Barnes has built around Hawthorne Island, the story opens with The Grandest Game, where a mysterious invitation pulls a new set of competitors into a contest built on riddles, wealth, and razor-sharp misdirection. Every clue may be a trap, every ally a rival in disguise, and every advantage comes with a hidden price. As the game unfolds, players must weigh trust against strategy, uncertain who is truly working with them and who is simply waiting for the right moment to strike. Glorious Rivals continues the story with the field narrowed and the pressure sharply intensified. Alliances that once felt solid begin to crack, long-buried secrets resurface at the worst possible moments, and the competitors discover the game was never only about money. Barnes keeps the pace relentless, layering reveal after reveal so readers are constantly recalculating who holds the real power. Across both books, the tone balances glamorous, cinematic set pieces with genuine emotional stakes, as characters reckon with ambition, loyalty, and the cost of winning at any price. Fans of interconnected mystery worlds, clever puzzles, and morally complicated characters will find plenty to dig into, with each book building on the tension established before it. Together, the set delivers a satisfying arc for readers who love outthinking the story alongside the characters.

Key Benefits

• Two full-length Young Adult mysteries in one convenient collection set
• Continues the glamorous, high-stakes Hawthorne Island world fans already love
• Puzzle-driven plotting and sharp dialogue keep pages turning fast
• Perfect gift for teen and adult readers who enjoy twisty thrillers
• Great pick for summer reading, birthdays, or a classroom library upgrade
• Brand new condition, ready to read straight out of the box

Book-by-Book Guide
The Grandest Game — A mysterious invitation draws a fresh set of competitors into a riddle-filled contest on Hawthorne Island, where every clue can be a trap.
Glorious Rivals — The surviving players face sharper betrayals and resurfacing secrets as the competition narrows and the stakes turn personal.

About the Author
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is an American author known for fast-paced Young Adult fiction that blends mystery, wealth, and family secrets. She writes the Hawthorne Island stories that include the Inheritance Games series and continues that world in The Grandest Game series, alongside other YA titles such as The Naturals. Barnes holds advanced academic training in psychology, which informs the sharp characterization and strategic thinking woven through her plots. Her books are popular with teen and adult readers alike for their twisty pacing, clever puzzles, and morally layered characters who are never quite what they first appear to be.

Why You'll Love This Set
This set is a gift-ready pick for teens and adult YA fans alike—perfect for a birthday, holiday season stocking stuffer, or summer reading haul. Two full books of puzzles, betrayals, and high society drama mean hours of page-turning entertainment, ideal for readers who devoured The Inheritance Games and want more Hawthorne Island intrigue to sink into.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.