If you’ve ever wondered how to write a successful prequel, this is how. Sunrise on the Reaping perfectly bridges The Hunger Games trilogy and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, feeling as authentic as the originals. Following Haymitch’s reaping into the 50th Hunger Games, you’ll be catapulted back into the Capitol’s world, meeting familiar characters in a new light and gaining insight into their backgrounds and future actions. This is where the plot of Catching Fire takes root, showcasing the first attempt to end the Games and culminating in the birth of the Mockingjay. Like a perfectly woven thread through a beautiful fabric, Sunrise on the Reaping seamlessly joins history, plots, and characters, giving readers a satisfying conclusion to one of the decade’s best book series.
