Sunrise On The Reaping
Read "Sunrise On The Reaping" as the 5th book in the The Hunger Games Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.
⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Hunger Games 4 Book eBook Box Set" (Book 4)
This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.
Verdict Insight: As the 5th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.
SourceThe Hunger Games (movie tie-in)
Book #6 of 6 in Series
Complete Series Reading Order
Publication Order
Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.
Chronological Order
May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.
Order Confidence
Why this order?
This is a second prequel, released latest (2025), which chronologically sits between *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* and the main trilogy, following Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the 2nd Quarter Quell.
Why This Order Is Confusing
Many reading lists for The Hunger Games Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip reading Sunrise On The Reaping?
This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.
Can I read Sunrise On The Reaping before The Hunger Games 4 Book eBook Box Set?
No. We recommend reading The Hunger Games 4 Book eBook Box Set first. Sunrise On The Reaping is the 5th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.
Is Sunrise On The Reaping required reading for the The Hunger Games Series?
Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.
What comes after Sunrise On The Reaping in the reading order?
The next recommended book after Sunrise On The Reaping is The Hunger Games (movie tie-in) (Book #6).
