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

adventurous fast-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

The character development of Snow is so well done that he seems like a whole new person by the end while also having never truly changed. While many characters influence him, Snow is ultimately the one who makes his own choices to who he becomes. Collins does a great job of making a young Snow likeable enough that you’re rooting for him, but it’s still clear that he is & will be the unlikeable villain you come to know in the Hunger Games trilogy. There are many clever & thoughtful references & call backs (forwards?) to the trilogy that readers will really appreciate but you could also love this book without ever having read the series. 
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