1
by Sabaa Tahir
4.22015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
10 Best Books Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
If you loved The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes are:
- 1An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 2Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 3The Maze Runner by James Dashner0
- 4Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 5Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 6City of Bones by Cassandra Clare4.4Series starter
- 7The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter
- 8The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 9Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 10The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
Eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow's family fortune depends on his success as a mentor in the tenth annual Hunger Games, but he's assigned the seemingly hopeless task of guiding the female tribute from impoverished District 12. As the brutal competition unfolds, Snow must choose between following the Capitol's rules and doing whatever it takes to win, all while developing unexpected feelings for his doomed tribute.
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2
by Leigh Bardugo
4.52015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
3
by James Dashner
02012334 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a tense and urgent tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
4
Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
4.32017416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
5
by Laini Taylor
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a lush and melancholy tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
6
City of Bones
Start of Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare
4.42009485 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
7
The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
8
by Amy Harmon
4.52016336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
9
by James Rollins
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a intense and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
10
by Tricia Levenseller
3.82020326 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly indulgent tone that will resonate with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Maze Runner | James Dashner | 0 | 2012 | 334 | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| City of Bones📚 Series starter | Cassandra Clare | 4.4 | 2009 | 485 | Start a new series |
| The Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
The most similar books to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes are An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows, The Maze Runner.
What should I read after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
After finishing The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Suzanne Collins, such as Sunrise on the Reaping.
Who writes books like Suzanne Collins?
Authors similar to Suzanne Collins include Suzanne Collins, Victoria Aveyard, Neal Shusterman.
What genre is The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a Fantasy novel by Suzanne Collins, published in 2020.
How long is The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is 517 pages long.
About The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capital, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined -- every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.