hii🫶🏻 which book from the hunger games should i start with? hunger games or the ballad?

[maddie]

i've heard different opinions and idk anymore. i've seen the first two movies as far as i remember

[lovelauren]

I'd start with hunger games, then read the ballad after

[lovelauren]

yes its a prequel but you'll understand the ballad more once you read the hunger games.