The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy Gray’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.

In the mystical land of Panem, where magic flows as freely as desire, there exists a tradition unlike any other – The Hunger Games. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes tells a tale of seduction, power, and the unquenchable hunger for more.

In the heart of the Capitol, where opulence reigns supreme, Snow, a young and ambitious sorcerer, finds himself drawn to the enchanting melody of a songbird. She is a fierce competitor in the deadly games, her voice weaving spells of passion and danger around him.

As the games unfold, Snow is captivated by the raw, untamed energy of the songbird. Her every move is a dance of seduction, her every glance a promise of