Suzanne Collins has released a new “Hunger Games” novel, titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” now available on Amazon for $19.59. According to the Associated Press, the fifth novel in Collins’ bestselling series — which has been turned into a successful movie franchise — is also a prequel to the original trilogy,

Many beloved (and hated) "Hunger Games" characters appear as younger versions in "Sunrise on the Reaping," and some surprising dots are connected.

Suzanne Collins’ longtime editor spoke with Variety about working on this new book