Publication Date: March 2025
Blurb:
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.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a prequel to The Hunger Games series that focuses on Haymitch Abernathy with themes of found family and rebelling against oppression. There is subtle LGBTQ rep and tie ins into the rest of the series.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – No strong language, but use of mild words like jackass
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kissing only
Violence: Moderate to Heavy – Fighting, injuries, murder, death
Substance Use: Alcoholism and drug abuse
Prejudices: There is disdain between the Capitol and Districts, similar to classism
Religious Themes: Characters think about what happens in the afterlife, but no religious themes overall
Other Topics: Death of loved one & grief, suicidal thoughts
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