Sunrise on the Reaping

i expected to like this more :( it felt kinda dumbed down (?) compared to tbosas which i enjoyed more. i thought it didn't flow as well like don't get me wrong i was gripped but i didn't feel particularly affected by the book the way others have described, i didn't care for lenore dove at all (sorry) but i Fucking LOVED maysilee donner. i thought some of the language choices were a little cringe? “my doves” being an example that didn't land with me but hey maybe im mean.

i did feel sad when haymitch's family died, and yes a lot of cameos but i rlly enjoyed mags' character and effie was v sweet too, so a bit of indulgence. also im a marvel fan so u know i love a cameo (if done well dpmo some of the recent movies...)

im excited to see this on the big screen, but i find myself disappointed w the book. i gave it 3 stars bc i did race through it and i was invested and Maysilee <3 but maybe im being too nice idk?