Book Review: Games Untold

Games Untold is a book of 8 novellas that take place throughout the Inheritance Games Series. The novellas cover each and every topic that readers of Inheritance Games missed out on during the series. What happened in Prague? What really went on in Hannah Rooney’s life? How in the world can the unstable goth and the stable cowboy possibly work out? What was life like as Xander Hawthorne and what goes on inside his head? What will Grayson face for neglecting Xander’s 911? How exactly do you celebrate a Hawthorne Christmas? Does what happen at the party stay at the party? What truly happened to Jameson? All of these questions are answered throughout this collection of novellas that complete the Inheritance Games series.

That Night in Prague was a classic Inheritance Games read focusing on Jameson and Avery’s knack for puzzles. In true fashion, it left me with more questions than answers, but it’s part of what I’ve come to love about the series. The Same Backwards as Forwards was more heartbreaking than expected, even when I knew the ending, but it was a stellar read nonetheless. The Cowboy and the Goth has been so long awaited, and I am beyond excited that we finally got Libby and Nash’s story! It was a fun and lighthearted read that was truly fulfilling. Five Times Xander Tackled Someone (& One Time He Didn’t) was a refreshing and lighthearted read that gave me more insight into who Xander is as a character. It was such a goofy read that was necessary to this series. One Hawthorne Night truly showed the depths of their brotherly bond, and it was an entertaining experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the playfulness they share with each other, but also seeing the side of them that desperately cares about each other. Secret Santa was one of my favorite of these novellas. It truly showed how well everyone knew each other, but the playfulness of them as a family remained true. What Happens in the Treehouse originally seemed pointless to me, but the last page and a half was very emotional. I was really glad to have seen the impact Nash had on his brothers, especially when he was more of a side character throughout the series. Pain at the Right Gun was so fulfilling because it gave me so many of the answers I required, while also leaving me with so many more questions. This book as a whole was completely necessary to the series, and it gave a more in depth look at character dynamics that I personally needed!