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this book wrecked me. you should 100% read it.

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It connected the original trilogy and the first prequel really well. 

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This was a great book. I loved the arena. It was fascinating (and heartbreaking) reading Haymitch’s backstory. I would recommend it to any fan of the Hunger Games series. 

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I was among those who questioned if we needed this prequel but honestly, after finishing this book, I am so glad it exists. 

Given Haymitch’s posture in the beginning of The Hunger Games, you know his backstory doesn’t end with a happy ending. But learning about how his character changed as a result of the games brought a new level of empathy to Haymitch and a deeper understanding of just what Katniss was up against in The Hunger Games trilogy. The story also tied up a few questions that the last prequel left its readers with. But most importantly, the story delivers timely messages that should not be ignored: Don’t take everything you see from the government at face value; don’t settle for a situation just because that’s the way it has always been; and don’t underestimate the power that one person can have - sometimes a spark is all that is needed. 

This book did not disappoint, and the Easter eggs that transcend across each separate story are a delightful twist for the fans of this series.

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I liked this book. I wish I had read it before the other Hunger Games books because knowing about Haymitch's story from the original series kind of spoils this book, but despite that, it's a good read. If you enjoy the original series, you will likely appreciate this book. This is also a good book for a new reader looking to get into fantasy novels.

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“‘Forty-nine kids died for it, but you gave it the old Heavensbee spin and, in that propo, you’re some kind of hero.’

Plutarch takes a moment to answer.  ‘I’m nobody’s idea of a hero, Haymitch.  But at least I’m still in the game.’”

i think what i loved best about sotr is showing us that plutarch isn’t the good guy.  in the original trilogy you would think he’s good, but he was just waiting for his time to pounce.  no one in the capitol except for cinna and portia give us an idea that they truly disagree with the games.  plutarch always saw it as a means of getting what he wants: he wants power, to control behind the scenes.  he wants to be the wizard of oz, paying no attention to the man behind the curtain as long as you believe what he wants.

he didn’t care about stopping that sun from rising, he wanted the power of helping it stop.  he didn’t care how many kids died.

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omg 😭 This book was so good! I legit stayed up until 5:30am to finish it. I just couldn’t put it down despite repeatedly telling myself “just one more chapter.”

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what the fuck suzanne

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