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

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Classism, and Deportation