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

adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Really enjoyed how this broke down how controlling and Manipulative Snow was from the start. But also how he could have made choices to be a “good” person. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Child death, Grief, Child abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: War, Gun violence, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Police brutality