Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)

Bookseller recommendation

“This book feels like a prophecy fulfilled. We learn about the state of the world before Katniss. Her parents generation by way of Haymitch Abernathy. A whole cast of characters to love, a fast-paced plot, and a complex but enjoyable storyline. Absolutely recommend!”

— Bonnie • Spoke & Word Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I am now stuck in District 12. It was just what I didn’t know I needed.”

— Heidi • Hideaway Books

Bookseller recommendation

“To say this book destroyed me would be putting it mildly. What a devastating, breathtaking addition to the Hunger Games universe: full of romance and heartbreak, regret and mourning. Besides seeing the horrific Quarter Quell that molded Haymitch Abernathy into the flawed man he is in the original trilogy, we get to meet so many other memorable characters and reconnect with the prequel versions of several familiar favorites. And it’s so very timely, with the themes of rebellion against governmental control and the degree of complicity we bear by allowing our own manipulation.”

— Cort • Books & Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Calling all Tributes! Step back into the world of District 12 and the Hunger Games with a ravishing tale of Haymitch's Hunger Games. It has all of what you love from a Collin's book; humor, rebellion, ingenuity, survival, and of course a devastating plot! Don't miss this! I recommend reading this book after reading the original Hunger Games Trilogy. ”

— Claire • Mostly Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Sunrise on the Reaping is a thrilling return to the world of Panem, offering fresh perspective and depth to a familiar story. Suzanne Collins masterfully weaves political tension and personal stakes into a gripping narrative that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. It's a must-read for any Hunger Games fan craving a deeper understanding of the rebellion’s roots.”

— Lindsey • The Yakima Book Co & The Traveling Book Bus

Bookseller recommendation

“The fifth instalment in The Hunger Games series serves as a powerful exploration of propaganda and censorship, underscoring the Capitol's relentless efforts to maintain its tyrannical grip on power. It stands as a chilling reminder of the lengths authoritarian regimes will go to preserve the illusion of control over their citizens. Witnessing Haymitch's transformation into the character we come to know in the original series is both heartbreaking and deeply radicalizing, offering a poignant glimpse into the life he kept so secretive from Katniss and Peeta”

— Sammie • Anderson's Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Fabulous prequel. Sets you right back into the games with just as much gore and violence as the original Hunger Games - with great characters and plot twists. ”

— Gretchen • Katonah Reading Room

Bookseller recommendation

“This is such an important novel within the Hunger Games Universe. The strong message behind the story and how it seamlessly is intertwined with our favorite characters from the trilogy was done gorgeously by Suzanne Collins. This book will break your heart, leave you reeling about all of the information we find out and how it relates to TBOTSBAS and the original trilogy, and will make you sit in discomfort about the state of our country. This message is not subtle. I recommend everyone read this book regardless if you’ve read the trilogy because of how important the overarching message from Collins is. ”

— Aricka • Lark & Owl