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

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Suzanne Collins can really do no wrong in my eyes. Her world-building is top-tier. Even with this new addition to the original trilogy, the world of Panem—its history, rules, and values—remain consistent. With a number of beloved characters from the original series, she could have chosen anyone for which to write a story. However, Snow seemed like the most appropriate choice. Despite a significant amount of exposition, the book flowed well and was an easy but engaging read. I have Part 3 to blame for some irresponsibly late reading nights. 
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