A review by isabellarob73
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Prequels are rarely good, but this book is the exception. Beautifully written, and adds a lot to the hunger games series while standing on its own. Absolutely haunting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Colonisation