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The Important Highlights
Listen, I am not going to get into tropes or anything like that, because let's face it, you aren't randomly picking this up. You're here for Haymitch and already know what to expect. I will add that this is first person, like the original trilogy, and very much unlike Ballad, which I DNF'd SO HARD (my review). Spoiler: Haymitch wins. Haha, jk, it's not actually a spoiler. *smirk* Anyways, let's get on with it before I try to make more stupid jokes...

What I Liked
I know I already said it, but I really liked that this was in first person POV. I loved the nod to all the characters we already know from the OG trilogy (okay, and even a few from Ballad, but don't tell anyone I said that). I won't lie, most of them made me bawl like a wee little baby. I really enjoyed the fact that it was about more than just the Games itself. It felt very similar to The Hunger Games (book 1) and really pulled us back into the world.

What I Didn’t Like
What I didn't like, Suzanne, was the big ole headache I got from all the damn crying. MY EYES WERE SORE WHEN I CLOSED THE BOOK. I didn't like the fact that after 15 years you were able to make me sob uncontrollably the way you did. I didn't like that I clearly NEEDED that sob. Otherwise, this was pretty perfect.

In Conclusion
I really enjoyed jumping back into Panem between the reread of the OG trilogy and this delightful addition to the story. I will gladly read more in this world as long as it stays in first person (I clearly will never shut up about this lol). Some ideas: a brand new character that has never been mentioned that maybe won a random Hunger Games between Haymitch and Katniss, especially if they are from a different district. Actually, exactly that. Give us first person from people in other districts. So basically, keep writing them, and I will keep reading them.