A review by the_library_of_mary
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I could not put this down. I'm coming out of a reading slump and wanted something that I didn't have to "learn" to much of the setting for. Obviously we know from the original series that Haymitch wins  and we also know the rough plot points we are going to hit. There will be a reaping, interviews, and then the games. 

I was still surprised and wanted desperately to know how we got to the Haymitch of the original series. Everytime I had to put the book down I was frustrated. Haymitch was never my favorite character from the original series, I didn't hate him but I preferred others. This shows him in such a human and real light. My heart breaks for this man and what he goes through in the series. 

For hunger games lovers I would definitely recommend. I forgot how much I enjoyed this series and the writing style. The fast pace and characterization keep me interested.