It's here! The book Hunger Games fans have been waiting for! If you think that prequels and sequels are never as good as the originals, you may change your mind after reading this one!
This book takes us back to the time of the 10th Hunger Games, when Coriolanus Snow is a teen. The Snow family that used to be considered among the royalty of the Capital has come on very hard times, and Coriolanus and his family struggle to make ends meet. So, when an opportunity arises for Coriolanus to mentor a tribute in the Games in order to secure a place and scholarship at college, he can't pass it up. But he is given Lucy Gray, the tiny, female tribute from District 12 to mentor. The odds are not ever in his favor. And the Games are quite different from those in the first three books. Things are old school in #10 so that everything looks more like a waiting game with starvation than it does a battle of wits and skill. However, Lucy Gray, with Coriolanus rooting for her, is determined to use her flair and appeal to help her take control. Will Snow land on top?
There isn't much left to say about The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes except - GO READ IT! And make sure you have time to finish it in one reading bite! It's a fascinating and thrilling addition to the series that will not disappoint loyal fans.
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