Summary: This is a novel that is written in the present time. The story revolves around a high school girl named Avery Grambs who has a plan: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out, but that all changes when a billionaire, Tobias Hawthorne, dies and leaves virtually his entire fortune. The only catch is that she must move into his sprawling mansion with secret passages that is occupied by the family that was just disinherited.

Maturity: This book falls under the category of young adults, readers should be 12 or older. Throughout the book there are censored swears and a bit of violence.

Pros: This book is sure to keep the reader engaged as it is a mystery book with lots of twists and turns. It has aspects of drama to keep the reader interested as well as a bit of romance. Every riddle and puzzle builds one another which ensures that this book will definitely make you think. The main protagonist is a relatable character as well being just a normal high school girl who faces everyday challenges.

Cons: As fascinating as this book is, there are some downsides. The story does seem to be slow paced at times, a few mysteries in this first book seem to never be solved, and the romantic subplot seemed a little unnecessary. Some of the characters are somewhat underdeveloped and lack depth. As the book says there will be high stakes and danger involved, I thought it didn’t really feel like anything was at stake or in danger.

Overall: For the most part I did enjoy this book. It was definitely entertaining and made me want to think outside the box. The unresolved conflicts at the end of some chapters made me want to continue reading, and it was definitely hard to put down. The book is less than 400 pages so it is definitely doable and worth it. I highly recommend reading this book because it was a great experience.