Never Grew Up With You

Lilly Abernathy was just fifteen when she emerged from the Hunger Games with blood on her hands and a fire in her soul. As the daughter of Haymitch Abernathy-District 12's first victor-turned-mentor-Lilly grew up knowing victory doesn't mean survival. It means living with what's left.

Years later, she remains one of only four victors from District 12 and a silent force behind the scenes. When Katniss and Peeta's rebellion-sparking win rocks Panem, Lilly is forced back into the public eye-this time as part of their Victory Tour. But the Capitol hasn't forgotten her: the girl who was far too young, far too innocent, to be shaped into their perfect victor... and who refused to become a puppet.

Now, with a fragile new regime struggling to hold power and former victors being hunted or silenced, Lilly finds herself and her family directly in the crosshairs. She's no stranger to loss, but as tensions rise and loyalties blur, she faces impossible choices. Will she protect those she loves, even if it means returning to the arena she barely escaped once before? And when everything feels like it's slipping through her fingers, will she risk opening her heart to someone like Gale-or will love become just another casualty?