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

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I wasn't huge on the original hunger games when I read them as a teen, but this makes me want to give them another go. Well-written, with complex characters and tense events that kept me riveted even as Snow makes terriboe, terrible choices.