sunrise on the reaping

  • June Wrap Up

    June has come and gone, and it’s still raining. However, it’s hot which somehow makes it a little bit better. It’s finally starting to feel like summer.  June was filled with house projects (our 100-year-old wood floors are officially restored!),… Continue reading

    June Wrap Up
  • Revisiting Panem: Sunrise on the Reaping

    This was another phenomenal addition to The Hunger Games universe with a huge statement on power and corruption in government systems. I couldn’t put this book down. I’ve always been curious about Haymitch’s time in the Games for a few… Continue reading

    Revisiting Panem: Sunrise on the Reaping
  • Revisiting Panem: Catching Fire *reread*

    I didn’t expect to cry during a reread but Catching Fire made me weep multiple times. Collins knows how to work a narrative in this very simplistic but impactful way. It’s like needlework — delicate but intricate. I love it. Continue reading

    Revisiting Panem: Catching Fire *reread*
  • Revisiting Panem: The Hunger Games *reread*

    I feel as if I get something new out of THG each time I read it, and this time was no different. This time, I really grew attached to Katniss more than ever — which is odd since I was… Continue reading

    Revisiting Panem: The Hunger Games *reread*