Mockingjay

Title: Mockingjay

Author: Suzanne Collins

Pages: 390

Genre: Thriller

Grade: B+

Synopsis: This is the third and final book of The Hunger Games trilogy. Young Katniss Everdeen remains the face of those who oppose the Capitol and the Capitol has declared an all-out war on the residents of District 12 and those throughout the remaining districts who are loyal to the opposition.

My Review: My personal favorite book of the trilogy was the first one. However, I thought this book took the most unexpected turns. Just like the others, it was a fun read and a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Catching Fire

Title: Catching Fire

Author: Suzanne Collins

Pages: 391

Genre: Thriller

Grade: B+

Synopsis: This book is the second in The Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss and Peeta somehow made it through their first Hunger Games, but now they are the poster boy and girl for a rebellion that they never meant to lead.

My Review: Once again this is a book that is hard to put down. It's quick-paced and full of unexpected twists. The book does, unfortunately, feel a little bit like it's the filler between the first and third books, but it's not one that you'd want to skip.

The Hunger Games

Title: The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins

Pages: 374

Genre: Thriller

Grade: A-

Synopsis: The Hunger Games take place in the nation of Panem, which is located on the North American continent, long after the United Stated and other nations in the area have fallen. Panem is ruled by a capitol with 12 outlying districts spanning the continent. As punishment for previous uprisings against the Capitol, each year, each district must send 1 boy and 1 girl to fight to the death in an arena for the Capitol's entertainment. Katniss Everdeen's younger sister is chosen as District 12's girl, and Katniss steps forward to take her place, realizing that it is a death sentence.

My Review: This is the book/series that everybody has been talking about. While the general premise of the book is disturbing (kids killing other kids and fighting to be the last one standing), the book is well written and certainly manages to keep you on the edge of your seat. After reading this book (the first of a trilogy) it was hard not to dive right into the second book.