The Same Backward as Forward

SKU: 9780241772225
The Same Backward as Forward

The Same Backward as Forward

SKU: 9780241772225
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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At a glance

💀 Tone
Quirky, witty, whimsical
⚡ Pace
Fast, playful
🖤 Vibes
Time loops, student chaos, absurd situations
👑 Themes
Consequences, choices, friendship
🧠 Mind Game
Clever, looping
🔥 Hook
One broken air conditioner sparks a chaotic time-travel adventure full of ridiculous consequences.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of The Tatami Galaxy, Douglas Adams-style humour
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who enjoy clever time loops, offbeat humour, and chaotic, character-driven storytelling
You’ve fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah’s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby’s eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive—with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fueled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby's death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen—and some things cannot be stopped. *Hannah’s side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games Untold Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games Untold The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don’t miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
400
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Published
13 November 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9780241772225

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About the Author:

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the mastermind behind some of the most gripping YA thrillers out there—think The Inheritance Games series, where billionaires leave puzzles behind, secrets are layered like a chessboard, and clever girls always stay one step ahead.

With a PhD in psychology (yes, she’s literally a genius) and a love for all things twisty, Jennifer writes stories that are equal parts brainy and bingeable. Her books are filled with riddles, mind games, slow-burn romance, and plot twists that will leave your jaw on the floor. Whether it’s navigating elite schools, uncovering deadly secrets, or decoding mysterious inheritances, her characters are always up for a challenge—and so are her readers!

If you love smart suspense, page-turning drama, and fierce female leads who don’t back down, Jennifer Lynn Barnes is your next must-read.