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It has been many years since I had visited the pages of The Hunger Games series and I wasn't sure what to expect in Sunrise on the Reaping. Once I opened the pages of the book, I jumped right back into the world that Collins created with great ease. The novel is a prequel that tells Haymitch's story of winning the games through his own perspective.

Sunrise will appeal to new and old fans of the series, as readers revisit many familiar faces. Plus we finally get some answers to questions left unsaid. Reading this novel packs a powerful punch and it's an emotional rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. Readers will come away from this story with a greater appreciation for Haymitch and what shapes his story. His narrative is one of great struggles, vulnerability, and determination to fight against the Capitol's rules.

The narrative is free-flowing, impactful, and keeps the same pacing as the other installments in the series. I was constantly engaged with the story and had trouble putting this book down, even though I knew what the ending was. I think though the story is complete, this novel has some messages and plot points that are open to interpretation to every reader.

Most of all, the novel keeps the series' message which is the importance of empathy and unity against injustice at the forefront. Sunrise is fast-paced return to Collin’s dystopian world that I would recommend to those who enjoy the series!