Sunrise on the Reaping

by Suzanne Collins
(The Hunger Games series)

Return to Panem for a gripping new chapter in the world that captivated millions. Suzanne Collins takes us back to the Second Quarter Quell—the 50th Hunger Games—where twenty-four tributes faced impossible odds and the stakes had never been higher.

This is the story of Haymitch Abernathy's Games. Long before he became Katniss's mentor, before the rebellion, before the cynicism and the drink, Haymitch was a sixteen-year-old boy fighting for his life in an arena designed to break him. Sunrise on the Reaping reveals how a young victor survived the unthinkable and what it cost him to emerge as the sole survivor of the most brutal Games in history.

With Collins's signature blend of heart-pounding action, political intrigue, and deeply human storytelling, this prequel explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the scars that violence leaves behind. It's a powerful examination of how trauma shapes us and why some battles continue long after the fighting stops.

Perfect for longtime fans of The Hunger Games trilogy and new readers discovering Panem for the first time. A must-read for anyone aged 12+ who believes in stories that challenge, provoke, and remind us why we fight for a better world.