Alexis:
Suzanne Collins is still the GOAT.
She’s always been great at first person POV, but Sunrise on the Reaping really throws you into Haymitch’s perspective. If you haven’t heard of the hype, Sunrise on the Reaping is the second prequel book to The Hunger Games. It follows Haymitch, Katniss’ mentor, during his games.
Collins really hammers in her messaging in this book—and doesn’t shy away from making it devastating. The parallels and Easter eggs between this book, the original trilogy, and Snow’s book really tie everything together into a sad, haunting bow.
You can’t say much about this book without spoiling it, but just know it reads like a classic Hunger Games book, and Collins really puts Haymitch through the wringer. I honestly appreciated how unhinged he is!
VERDICT: 🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹/5
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