A review by booksonmars
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

probably one of the best prequels i've read. the haymitch in this book is starkly different from the one in the original trilogy, and this book paints a sad but clear picture as to why. there's so much boyish charm to him and the way he interacts with others like lenore, his family and the other tributes. it's very different to katniss, who had to grow up very quickly at a young age. reading him with all his innocence and youth just drives home how vicious the games are to these children. it's more heartbreaking because of the fact that there are twice as many tributes, but despite the number each of them all stood out to me, more than the first hunger games book. i loved maysilee and her headstrong personality; i think suzanne depicts the women of district 12 wonderfully, each with their own type of fearlessness. although it did feel fan-servicey from all the cameos, i am a fan and i liked the service!! i'm glad we got another book and i can't wait for the movie.