In this prequel to
The Hunger Games, Coriolanus Snow and his family have fallen on hard times. He struggles to maintain his status in the Capital even though there is little to no money to keep up the illusion. Everything rests upon his achievements in school, so being chosen to be a mentor to one of the tributes seems like an opportunity to shine. However, his tribute is from the lowliest district, and she has the least chance to survive. As the story unfolds, Coriolanus is constantly pulled between his desire to achieve and maintain the family reputation and his growing interest in his tribute. Which will he eventually choose? If you loved
The Hunger Games, you will want to read
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
In this prequel to The Hunger Games, Coriolanus Snow and his family have fallen on hard times. He struggles to maintain his status in the Capital even though there is little to no money to keep up the illusion. Everything rests upon his achievements in school, so being chosen to be a mentor to one of the tributes seems like an opportunity to shine. However, his tribute is from the lowliest district, and she has the least chance to survive. As the story unfolds, Coriolanus is constantly pulled between his desire to achieve and maintain the family reputation and his growing interest in his tribute. Which will he eventually choose? If you loved The Hunger Games, you will want to read The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. 
