by Suzanne Collins
Flap Copy Description:
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, out-wit, and outmaneuver is fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.
The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute...and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
My Thoughts:
For me, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes had a bit of a slow start; but once it got going, I couldn't put it down! The talent of master storyteller, Suzanne Collins, was on full display. As a writer myself, I particularly enjoyed the twist to her protagonist. If you're a big fan of The Hunger Games Series, you'll love this new action-packed prequel.
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