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his introduction in the first book being falling down the stage and "yeah, he is known for that"

I was about to write: I love the fact that Katniss‘ first reaction to Haymitch‘s absolutely traumatising story is „You need some goose eggs. Goose eggs will help.“

And then I realised… She‘s mimicking Peeta. Peeta comes back to 12 and the first thing he does is plant primroses. And somehow… that helped her. So she‘s doing the same thing for Haymitch.

the district 12 tributes for the second quarter quell

anyone else thinking about effie spending 24 years watching haymitch completely fall apart. effie, who met haymitch by accident, who knows exactly what kind of person he is, who sees him every year on his birthday for 24 years and each year he’s drunker, each year he’s angrier, each year he’s faster to give up. and then they get katniss and peeta. peeta, who is kind and open and understanding, who refuses to give up on haymitch. and katniss, who is so much like haymitch at 16 that it hurts. and over the few days they’re together, effie watches haymitch come back to life. watches him try. watches him have hope. and then they get to keep not one but both of those kids. they get to come home. and then, less then a year later, effie pulls haymitch’s name at the reaping.

Everyone's giving Beetee shit for using the same plan twice, but nobody is giving Snow nearly enough shit for letting Beetee near an arena again and not having a plan for the exact thing he tried last time.

Thinking about Maysilee Donner. A girl who refused to let the Capitol dehumanize her. A girl who wanted to die with dignity, without begging for her life, because that mattered to her. Who set up a place setting with napkins and forks in the middle of the arena because she is a human being. Who loved jewelry and fashion and believed that her appearance sends a message about who she is, and who wanted that message to be respectable, dignified, worth something.

Thinking about Maysilee Donner who was unafraid to slap the woman who pulled her name in the reaping and who threw clever insults towards anyone who provoked her, no matter who they were. Maysilee Donner who believed human dignity is inherent but respect is earned and who refused to give respect to those who did not deserve it.

Maysilee Donner whose father threw money at the reaping stage as if that could save her, and the money floated to the ground just like the confetti, meaningless paper that signified nothing when placed against the power of the Capitol. Whose privilege could not save her. Who recognized that reality and faced it with more fortitude than any person should ever have to display. Maysilee Donner.

maysilee donner really said if i have to fight to the death im gonna serve rupaul levels of cunt while doing so and i just think that's really cool of her

I feel like some people need to relearn Genre Expectations... "Man, this tragedy sucks!!! Why didn't they just do XYZ, then everything could have ended happily!!" well, then it wouldn't be a tragedy, would it. "Man, this lighthearted teen romcom is terrible, it's so sappy and unrealistic!!" Well, yeah. If it had been gritty and dark, it wouldn't have been a lighthearted romcom, would it. Is the writing actually bad or are you just trying to order a milkshake from a Home Depot

i love how suzanne just gives us a little treat by mentioning the katniss plant every book. like here u go. ik u miss our girl. she's fine. enjoy lowercase katniss

I am reading Sunrise on the reaping. And, I totally get it now why this book's theme is the propaganda and false narrative pushed by the media to manipulate the masses.

We collectively thought we knew what happened in Haymitch's game. Kateniss tells us what she watched in the recap video prepared by the capital. But, it's not even close to what really happened. The story we knew for years wasn't the truth. And, if this isn't the best example to prove how the media can manipulate the narrative. I don't know what it is.

i’m so appreciative to suzanne for reframing the rebellion from the original trilogy as a “they saw their moment and took it” type situation and showing us that they’ve been trying, over and over, with so many failed attempts, to break the arena and incite a rebellion for decades. in this current political climate never giving up hope is so essential. haymitch wasn’t the first nor the last, and they kept going even when it seemed completely futile, and that’s what counts, and what ultimately saves them all.

suzanne collins did a lot of great things in sunrise on the reaping but one of my favorites has to be her decimating all AI usage in one sentence.

Haymitch and his ducklings

OH MY GODDDDD ITS PERFECT 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Reminder that it was Elain who stared at Lucien first in Hyburn. Ignoring Nesta’s fussing and her questions to peer over her shoulder at him.

Reminder that it was Lucien’s arrival at the House of Wind that triggered Elain to start recovering

Reminder that Elain turned and looked at Lucien and her eyes sparked and she began asking him questions.

Reminder that she seemed disappointed that Lucien couldn’t hear her heartbeat.

Reminder that she took a half step towards him. That she opened her mouth to speak to him.

Reminder that she followed after Lucien and Feyre after the war and again was peering up at Lucien.

Reminder that it seems she’s kept his gifts to her.

Reminder that there is evidence Elain isn’t as uninterested in Lucien as you all claim she is.

Xaden and Garrick are these big giant scary men because they’re destined to be girl dads-

I scream as I am dragged to the padded room