A Hunger Games Effect
A nasty surprise in dystopian novels where the author hits you with a series of bad luck so fast, you can’t even blink before your favorite character gets obliterated.
The protagonist gets thrown into a volcano for no reason after a 10-page speech about hope.
Your favorite sidekick gets hit by a bus and then eaten by a dragon.
The main love interest gets turned into a statue by a jealous villain in the middle of a kiss.