10 Best Books Like Sunrise on the Reaping

If you loved Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Fantasy4.72025382 pages

In the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, young Haymitch Abernathy from District 12 is thrust into the deadly Quarter Quell arena alongside twice the usual number of tributes, torn away from everything he loves. As he faces what seems like certain death in a rigged competition, Haymitch discovers an inner fire that could spark something far greater than mere survival. This gripping prequel reveals the origin story of the beloved mentor from Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games series.

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City of Bones

Start of Mortal Instruments series

by Cassandra Clare

4.42009485 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with Sunrise on the Reaping fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Sunrise on the Reaping

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starterSabaa Tahir4.22015480Start a new series
The Winner's Curse📚 Series starterMarie Rutkoski02014—Start a new series
City of Bones📚 Series starterCassandra Clare4.42009485Start a new series
GracelingKristin Cashore4.12008471Similar vibes
The Shadows Between UsTricia Levenseller3.82020326Similar vibes

Authors Who Write Like Suzanne Collins

If you enjoy Suzanne Collins's writing style, explore these similar authors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Sunrise on the Reaping?

The most similar books to Sunrise on the Reaping are An Ember in the Ashes, The Winner's Curse, City of Bones.

What should I read after Sunrise on the Reaping?

After finishing Sunrise on the Reaping, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Suzanne Collins, such as The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Who writes books like Suzanne Collins?

Authors similar to Suzanne Collins include Suzanne Collins, Victoria Aveyard.

What genre is Sunrise on the Reaping?

Sunrise on the Reaping is a Fantasy novel by Suzanne Collins, published in 2025.

How long is Sunrise on the Reaping?

Sunrise on the Reaping is 382 pages long.

About Sunrise on the Reaping

The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?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.