A review by alex_wordweaver
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book hit way too close to home right now with what's going on politically. It was an amazing read and I'm going to continue on with the Hunger Games series, but omfg. I had to put it down at times to do some deep breathing and recenter. I also teared up so hard during it and after. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Death of parent, War

Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Homophobia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol