Yes, The Inheritance Games Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780759555402
The Inheritance Games follows Avery Grambs, a regular teenager who is stunned to learn that billionaire Tobias Hawthorne has left his entire fortune to her, a stranger. The catch: she must live in Hawthorne House for a year, surrounded by the disinherited Hawthorne grandsons who want answers. The mansion is filled with puzzles, riddles, and deadly secrets, and Avery must solve them all to survive.
A #1 New York Times bestseller, the novel has been challenged for violence and profanity. Its popularity among teen readers has kept it on bestseller lists for years, even as some school districts have moved to restrict access.
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Is The Inheritance Games banned?
Yes, The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes has been banned or challenged in 4 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Florida, Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was The Inheritance Games banned?
The Inheritance Games has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Violence, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is The Inheritance Games banned?
As of 2025, The Inheritance Games has been banned or challenged in Florida, Texas. Notable bans include Brevard County Public Schools (2023), Granbury ISD (2022).