A review by amschelly153
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Gorgeous storytelling. Sociopathic main character. Wild but well done backstory.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Genocide, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death of parent, Police brutality, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, and Grief