Mockingjay - I'm Sorry, They Had to Die

Episode 162 - Mockingjay by Suzanne CollinsSam has officially finished the trilogy… and Mockingjay absolutely wrecked her, just like it does to everyone.In this episode, Sam and Danielle unpack the emotional fallout of the final book, including Sam’s immediate membership in the “Finnick Odair is alive, what are you talking about” club. But beyond the denial, Sam also gives a powerful explanation for why both Finnick and Primrose Everdeen had to die for the narrative to work.We dive into how Mockingjay is fundamentally a book about war, not glory, not victory, but consequences. The story intentionally leaves readers asking: “What was this for?” And that question is exactly the point, because it’s the one people should be asking before wars begin, not after.This is a heavy one, but it’s also one of the most meaningful discussions we’ve had.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST✨Next week: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:09 Background05:57 Age Level & Content Warning07:04 Judge a Book by Its Cover08:55 Discussion01:08:50 General Thoughts01:09:41 One Question for the Author01:14:55 Rating01:16:37 Read Again01:20:40 Favorite of the Series so Far01:21:31 Outro📖 Follow the Author - Suzanne CollinsWebsite: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts