the ballad of songbirds and snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins is a gripping prequel to The Hunger Games, following a young Coriolanus Snow as he mentors a tribute during the 10th Hunger Games. As ambition, power, and survival collide, the story reveals the events that shape Snow into the ruthless leader he will become. A dark and compelling tale of power, manipulation, and morality.