The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) - Review

What a ride. When I was younger, I constantly reread The Hunger Games, the story and plot so disturbingly fascinating, and the characters so incredibly well written. But I’ll admit I haven’t read them in a while. When I saw this book was coming out I was, of course, very excited, but I didn’t really look into what the book was, or who it would follow. I simply saw the words “Hunger Games” and “prequel” and I was sold.

So, when I began reading this book, I was surprised to see the name we know from the original trilogy, ‘Snow’. This book follows his journey as one of the first mentors in the 10th Hunger Games.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes book is absolutely fascinating in so many ways. Firstly, with the way it adds historical context to the Hunger Games, with memories of the war beforehand, how it was established and how simple they once were. Secondly…?

But finally, following this time in this dystopian world through the eyes of the villain from the trilogy is an absolute strike of genius and really plays with your emotions.

I’d definitely recommend this book to any fan of the Hunger Games, or anybody wanting to be swept up in a horrifying dystopian world.

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