The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Precise rating: 2.5 ⭐

I wasn't necessarily bored reading this book, but it felt very bland and shallow. My opinion on President Snow didn't change and it rather felt like a fanfiction. The characters, including Snow, were pretty stereotypical and boring, which didn't help making the lovestory feel believable.

I liked part 3 more, though, and thought the ending was alright. All in all, I still enjoyed diving back into Collins's universe, I just hoped the book would show more of Snows path to the point where the rebellion around Katniss starts, not just the start of his career. But of course that's my personal expectations and not everyone's expectations can be met.