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

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I'm conflicted. While there were parts of Snow's development and passages that put forth ideas about war that were important, I'm not sure that this book was necessary.

I kinda hate that there was a love story. Yes, I think Snow loved Lucy Gray – or he loved how she made him feel. I'm at a loss when it comes to her feelings for him. He certainly helped her in the Games, but I think the end shows she's a survivor in her own right.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Classism

Moderate: Body horror, Xenophobia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol