kristinrings 's review for:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Suzanne Collins said she would only write when she had something to say. And boy does she have something to say in this book. She speaks on the value of life, oppression, propaganda, wit, rebellion, friendship, found family, and greed. And what she has to say is powerful. It is also hauntingly heart-breakongly sad. And it was well worth the journey. The author is a master of character work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, War