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# Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games)

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Review: A Knife to the Heart, Wrapped in Suzanne Collins’ Brilliance - 🌾💔 I’ve been a Hunger Games fan from the very beginning. I read every book the week it came out and I was at the theater on release day for every movie. Now I’m in my thirties, still re reading the trilogy every few years because something about Suzanne Collins’ writing never loses its magic. Sunrise on the Reaping reminded me exactly why Panem has stayed with me for almost two decades now. Going into this, I expected to understand Haymitch better. I did not expect to feel this much. There were moments where I had to set my Kindle down because my chest hurt. Collins writes him with so much depth that his choices, strengths, bitterness, and heartbreak feel almost personal. I laughed at his defiance and cried at the moments where he is forced to grow up all at once. It surprised me how heavy some of it stayed with me after I closed the book. What really impressed me is how beautifully this fits into the entire Hunger Games universe. Between the original trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and now this book, Collins has created one long, seamless story with no real plot holes. The way she threads themes, symbols, and character echoes from one book to the next feels intentional and incredibly satisfying. There were a few quiet easter eggs in this one too, and if you’ve read all five books, you’ll spot them. They aren’t loud or forced. They’re subtle, emotional, and clever in a way that makes you appreciate how much care she puts into this world. This book also made me rethink Ballad. Seeing how the Capitol operates in Haymitch’s Games, contrasted with Snow’s early years, ties everything together in a way that feels almost chilling. It’s rare for a series to still be revealing meaningful layers after five books, but Collins manages it without ever breaking her world’s rules or tone. That’s something only a master storyteller can do. And with the new movie trailer everywhere right now, reading this hit even harder. It’s surreal to have grown up with these characters and still feel so connected to them in adulthood. Collins writes with the kind of emotional clarity that reaches you no matter how old you are. I didn’t expect a prequel to make me reflect on the original trilogy with even more understanding, yet here we are. If you love the Hunger Games series, this book is going to matter to you. It’s emotional in the ways that count and thoughtful in the ways longtime fans appreciate. Sunrise on the Reaping doesn’t just expand the story. It enriches it 📚🤍 It’s powerful, heartbreaking, and crafted with the same level of care that made the original trilogy unforgettable. As someone who has carried these books through different stages of life, reading this felt like returning to a familiar world with new eyes. I’m grateful we got this story and even more grateful for how beautifully it connects every piece of the series together.
Review: Sunrise on the Reaping [Hardcover] - Sunrise on the Reaping, published in 2025, is the fifth novel in the Hunger Games series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and the first prequel novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) by author Suzanne Collins. It is the second if you read them in chronological order. This one is set around the 50th Hunger Games, or the Second Quarter Quell, which is the games that Haymitch (who would later become Katniss' mentor) won. It is set 24 years before the events of the original novel and details how Haymitch was selected during The Reaping, the plans to undermine the games, and the lengths to which Snow would go to keep order and punish those who got out of line. It also explains Haymitch's personality and actions in the later books. The hardcover version of the book is just over 380 pages. The style, tone, and pacing of the book are similar to the others in the series, so it will be as fast or slow a read as those if you have read the others. While the story in this book is mostly a stand-alone story you can follow without reading the other books, it does help, as the author assumes readers know the history of the games and the reason they are held, and does not rehash that part of the story. The author does an excellent job making the story interesting and suspenseful, even though, if you have read the original trilogy, you know part of the outcome going in. Chances are, most people who will read this are already fans of the series. If you are, this is absolutely worth reading. If you are into dystopian future stories, this is also worth your time, but I would highly recommend reading at least the first novel in the series (The Hunger Games) before you read this one.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #76 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories #1 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian #1 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction Action & Adventure |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (88,633) |
| Dimensions  | 5.6 x 1.4 x 8.3 inches |
| Grade level  | 7 - 9 |
| ISBN-10  | 1546171460 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1546171461 |
| Item Weight  | 1.74 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | March 18, 2025 |
| Publisher  | Scholastic Press |
| Reading age  | 12 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Knife to the Heart, Wrapped in Suzanne Collins’ Brilliance
*by J***S on December 1, 2025*

🌾💔 I’ve been a Hunger Games fan from the very beginning. I read every book the week it came out and I was at the theater on release day for every movie. Now I’m in my thirties, still re reading the trilogy every few years because something about Suzanne Collins’ writing never loses its magic. Sunrise on the Reaping reminded me exactly why Panem has stayed with me for almost two decades now. Going into this, I expected to understand Haymitch better. I did not expect to feel this much. There were moments where I had to set my Kindle down because my chest hurt. Collins writes him with so much depth that his choices, strengths, bitterness, and heartbreak feel almost personal. I laughed at his defiance and cried at the moments where he is forced to grow up all at once. It surprised me how heavy some of it stayed with me after I closed the book. What really impressed me is how beautifully this fits into the entire Hunger Games universe. Between the original trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and now this book, Collins has created one long, seamless story with no real plot holes. The way she threads themes, symbols, and character echoes from one book to the next feels intentional and incredibly satisfying. There were a few quiet easter eggs in this one too, and if you’ve read all five books, you’ll spot them. They aren’t loud or forced. They’re subtle, emotional, and clever in a way that makes you appreciate how much care she puts into this world. This book also made me rethink Ballad. Seeing how the Capitol operates in Haymitch’s Games, contrasted with Snow’s early years, ties everything together in a way that feels almost chilling. It’s rare for a series to still be revealing meaningful layers after five books, but Collins manages it without ever breaking her world’s rules or tone. That’s something only a master storyteller can do. And with the new movie trailer everywhere right now, reading this hit even harder. It’s surreal to have grown up with these characters and still feel so connected to them in adulthood. Collins writes with the kind of emotional clarity that reaches you no matter how old you are. I didn’t expect a prequel to make me reflect on the original trilogy with even more understanding, yet here we are. If you love the Hunger Games series, this book is going to matter to you. It’s emotional in the ways that count and thoughtful in the ways longtime fans appreciate. Sunrise on the Reaping doesn’t just expand the story. It enriches it 📚🤍 It’s powerful, heartbreaking, and crafted with the same level of care that made the original trilogy unforgettable. As someone who has carried these books through different stages of life, reading this felt like returning to a familiar world with new eyes. I’m grateful we got this story and even more grateful for how beautifully it connects every piece of the series together.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sunrise on the Reaping [Hardcover]
*by M***E on January 5, 2026*

Sunrise on the Reaping, published in 2025, is the fifth novel in the Hunger Games series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and the first prequel novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) by author Suzanne Collins. It is the second if you read them in chronological order. This one is set around the 50th Hunger Games, or the Second Quarter Quell, which is the games that Haymitch (who would later become Katniss' mentor) won. It is set 24 years before the events of the original novel and details how Haymitch was selected during The Reaping, the plans to undermine the games, and the lengths to which Snow would go to keep order and punish those who got out of line. It also explains Haymitch's personality and actions in the later books. The hardcover version of the book is just over 380 pages. The style, tone, and pacing of the book are similar to the others in the series, so it will be as fast or slow a read as those if you have read the others. While the story in this book is mostly a stand-alone story you can follow without reading the other books, it does help, as the author assumes readers know the history of the games and the reason they are held, and does not rehash that part of the story. The author does an excellent job making the story interesting and suspenseful, even though, if you have read the original trilogy, you know part of the outcome going in. Chances are, most people who will read this are already fans of the series. If you are, this is absolutely worth reading. If you are into dystopian future stories, this is also worth your time, but I would highly recommend reading at least the first novel in the series (The Hunger Games) before you read this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poor Haymitch
*by T***B on January 22, 2026*

3.5 stars for me. It was really nice getting to explore Haymitch's backstory. And by really nice, of course, I mean gutwrenching. By far the most tragic backstory yet in my eyes. The very essence of the word tragic. The story moved very fast and was an enjoyable read. I think this is going to make an amazing movie. If you were not a fan of Songbirds and Snakes, do not worry, this takes us back to the feel of Hunger Games and Catching Fire combined.

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