Books Like The Inheritance Games

Ellen Raskin

A classic with the same setup: a dead eccentric tycoon, heirs who must work together and a will that turns into a game. Its clue-driven twists will feel familiar to fans of The Inheritance Games.

E. Lockhart

A wealthy family, a private island and a narrator with secrets she cannot fully trust. Like The Inheritance Games, it builds suspense around a family hiding its own story.

Karen M. McManus

Five teenagers become suspects in a deadly mystery, and every one of them has something to hide. Its rotating suspects and steady reveals match the suspicion-driven pull of Barnes's novel.

Maureen Johnson

A bright, determined teenage sleuth tackles a decades-old disappearance at an elite school. Its puzzle-solving heroine and layered clues will appeal to readers who enjoyed Avery's sharp mind.

Holly Jackson

A teen investigator pursues a case with methodical notes, interviews and theories. Readers who liked Avery's detective work and the constant shifting of suspects will find the same energy here.

Maggie Stiefvater

Teens drawn into a search for a hidden treasure tied to a mysterious legend. Its mix of secrets, prickly friendships and a quest for something lost mirrors the treasure-hunt spirit of The Inheritance Games.

Stephanie Garber

A mysterious game with its own rules, clues and hidden truths keeps players guessing. Fans of the intricate game structure in The Inheritance Games will enjoy how Garber makes the puzzle the heart of the story.

Trenton Lee Stewart

Gifted children are recruited to solve puzzles and uncover a hidden plot. Its riddles, clever kids and playful tone will suit readers who loved the intellectual challenge of Barnes's book.

Blue Balliett

Two curious sixth-graders investigate a stolen painting through codes, patterns and careful observation. Its puzzle-based mystery and smart young detectives echo the riddle-solving pleasure of The Inheritance Games.

Louis Sachar

A lighter read with a playful tone and a story that gradually reveals how its pieces fit together. Readers who enjoyed the wit and surprising connections in The Inheritance Games will find it satisfying.

Megan Whalen Turner

A clever, untrustworthy thief is recruited for a daring job, and the plan unfolds through misdirection. Its sly narration and reversals will appeal to fans of Avery's quick thinking.

Marie Lu

A teen hacker is drawn into a high-stakes competition inside a virtual game world with a hidden agenda. Its game-based plot, sharp pacing and secrets within secrets will suit readers who loved The Inheritance Games.