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

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book's prequel status is aided by reading the original trilogy first, for anyone who is just getting into this story for the first time!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Classism, Death, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Body horror

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Slavery, Alcohol, and Vomit