Sunrise on the Reaping

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Suzanne Collins

The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.#1 USA Today Bestseller - #1 New York Times Bestseller - #1 Indie Bestseller - #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller - A New York Times Editors' Choice"A propulsive, brutal Hunger Games prequel is here. And it's great." The New York TimesWhen you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

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Author

Suzanne Collins

Pages

400

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Published Date

2025

ISBN

1546171460 9781546171461

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"I liked this book better than the last 2 but not as well as the first two. For me, the train ride to the Capital, training and games were the strength. Flat parts were the backstories, love interest and especially the story following the games."

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Brian strong

"The long awaited back story for Haymitch was well worth the wait!!!! This novel wasn't what I was expecting it to be like at all, in the best ways at that!!! The writing was different than Suzanne Collins's previous novels in the Hunger Games series. It was for sure a different vibe. I loved the audiobook version for this book! I felt like it brought the pages to life and gave the words on the page a more impactful punch! All in all, this novel captured my heart and helped put more context and soul into a already powerful and memorable series overall!!! I truly enjoyed this novel!!!"

Cherry Lover 🍒

"Do we think Maysilee would be lesbian if I asked nicely enough "

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"I knew I wouldn’t get through this book with crying but omg I SOBBED multiple times. Haymitch always has been one of my favorite characters but this just solidified it even more. He deserved the world. Some of the deaths in this book were more brutal than I could’ve ever imagined. Suzanne took it to the next level. Idk how they’re gonna make the movie PG-13 without changing some of the deaths."

Madison A

"Wow, I’m a bit delirious because it’s currently 2:30 am, I’ve been reading for 5 hours straight and sobbing non-stop. This book was amazing. Everything Suzanna writes is incredible and heart wrenching. It was nice seeing all the characters and all the hidden snipets from the other books. It was also nice to see into Haymitch. I have always wondered about his game and his character, I just didn’t think it would leave me this broken hearted. "

KyKy

"4/5 A good read, with a smooth flow. Not a single dry part."

Ann D

"4.25 | It’s sooner than later that I’m six feet under. It’s sooner than later that you’ll be alone. So who will you turn to tomorrow, I wonder? For when the bell rings, lover, you’re on your own. "

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Li Xin Mei

"This book broke me. The closer I got to the end the more I cried. I loved Hamitch beforehand but now I just want to hug him so badly. He deserved so much more than what happened to him. "