Look, if your kid has already read the original trilogy, they’re going to inhale this. It’s the 50th Hunger Games—the one with 48 tributes—so the body count is high and the arena is a nightmare disguised as a paradise.

Suzanne Collins doesn't miss when it comes to the psychological toll of this world. It’s not 'fun' in a lighthearted way, but it’s incredibly smart. It’s a bit of a tragedy, honestly, seeing how Haymitch became the cynical mentor we know, but it’s a masterclass in world-building that actually has something to say about how media and power work. Just be ready for some heavy conversations after they finish the last page.