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Amanecer en la cosecha by Suzanne Collins

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Suzanne is back with another banger. Her ability to give the reader hope when we all know how things end up is phenomenal. Haymitch is a great character to follow, and the way he copes with his circumstances is nothing short of fascinating. 

Members of the supporting cast are unique and have good depth. The expansion of returning characters are satisfying and gives good “omg it’s them!!” Moments, and insights on character dynamics in the main trilogy are consistent.

I’m not much of a crier but several moments in this book had me tearing up and emotionally destroyed. I was surprised by Haymitch’s ideation, which leaned towards
suicidal/self sacrificing
quite often. He’s very
compassionate, caring, selfless and empathetic
which makes sense how he ended up the way he did. I was easily pulled into his character and his train of thought is fun to follow.

Before I read the book, I was so intrigued by how the arena would come into play in this quarter quell given the spectacle of the catching fire arena. Here it takes much more of a
backdrop, only interfering in the face of rebellious/undesirable actions, instead of being a driving force of how we see tributes move and interact.
Which, I didn’t dislike, but was a little surprised by. The fact that some mutts were
trained to one specific tribute
felt a little cheat-y, like an easy way to
remove control from Haymitch while keeping him in good shape.
I would’ve preferred to see
him and his allies fighting things off together, and him be unable to save them when he’s overwhelmed himself. But it’s not a huge deal, since he’s focused on a bigger plot to destroy the arena, rather than simply surviving. Plus he has enough mental anguish by the end as it is.
 

While the main trilogy is filled with grandeur actions of rebellion, this book focuses more on small, individual moments of rebellion that maintain sanity in such a grim world. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the mentality of district people and how community means everything. 

Overall this book is phenomenal and a perfect addition to the base trilogy and existing prequel. I hope Collins continues expanding the world of Panem, because the interplay of hope and despair is endlessly captivating and humbling. As she states in her acknowledgements, “The snow may fall, but the sun also rises.”

Edit: upon reading other reviews, there are a lot of valid criticisms and I believe this book played it safe when it could’ve been better if it took more chances. I still thoroughly enjoyed it and found the flaws easy to toss aside while reading, but I think the flaws will eat away at me as I continue reflecting.

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I would definitely recommend reading this series in the order it was written and not chronologically. 

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Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
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Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I am ruined. I love you so much, Haymitch. Sometimes babygirl is an alcoholic 40-something year old man. 

Suzanne speaks, YOU LISTEN!!!! MEDIA MANIPULATION. DON’T FORGET IT.

This was everything to me. Could hardly put it down, devastating, sickening. I already loved Haymitch, but having this to fully understand him and his story is more than I ever could have asked for. How he was able to continue going on with his life is beyond me. Idgaf bout no promises, I’m TAKING MY ASS OUT IMMEDIATELYYYYY in this scenario. This series has consumed my entire being, idk what to do now. Stare at my ceiling and think about this forever, I guess.

FINNICK OR JOHANNA’S STORY NEXT PLEASE SUZANNE I AM ABSOLUTELY ON MY HANDS AND KNEES BEGGING YOU.

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Yep, just as emotionally draining and thought provoking as I thought it would be, absolutely devastating, 10/10

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This one WRECKED me. I had to hold off on finishing the audiobook until I wasn’t driving because I started sobbing in traffic for Haymitch and all he lost. Of the original trilogy as well as Songbirds and Snakes, Sunrise On Reaping is has left me feeling the most melancholy.

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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