First published 2024
Avery Grambs stands at the center of her new creation. The billionaire heiress has designed an annual competition alongside the four Hawthorne brothers, the family whose fortune she inherited. This year's contest demands one of seven golden tickets for entry. Seven players arrive on the island, each carrying secrets and driven by different motivations. Some want the millions at stake. Others seek power or pursue private agendas. Grayson Hawthorne accepts a crucial position in running the game. The challenges begin, testing players physically and mentally. As the competition intensifies, the rules start bending. Not everyone plays fairly. The mind-bending trials push contestants beyond their limits, revealing the true cost of fame and fortune.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Island
384 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers