With her winning the 74th Hunger Games in a way that was perceived as rebellious to the Capitol, she has unintentionally sparked a mutiny among the people of Panem. Katniss is no longer just the girl on fire. There were a number of surprises along the way, as well as plot twists and turns to keep me on my toes, and the cliffhanger ending makes me so glad that I already have the final book of the trilogy on my TBR pile, ready to read as soon as I have the time. It had plenty of action, adventure, and taut suspense that kept me turning the pages. I wasn't sure what Suzanne Collins could do that would possibly top The Hunger Games, but somehow she managed to create a book that was equally good if not slightly better than the first. Will the Capitol's evil plan backfire on them, or will they finally succeed in getting what they want - Katniss and Peeta's deaths? ReviewĬatching Fire was a fabulous follow-up to The Hunger Games and the second book in the series of the same name.

As Katniss contemplates whether to attempt an escape with her family and friends or stand and fight, the rules for the Quarter Quell are announced, stunning everyone. By the time Katniss and Peeta return home, their beloved district has been turned into a police state with a new head peace-keeper being installed, and there are rumors of uprisings in other districts. As she and Peeta travel through all the districts and the Capitol, they play their parts to the hilt, but in several of the districts, they witness hints of discontent among the people. All she wants is for her life to go back to normal, but she and Peeta are expected to go on the victor's tour to promote the upcoming 75th Hunger Games known as the Quarter Quell.īefore the tour is set to begin, President Snow visits Katniss, making veiled threats toward her and those she loves if she doesn't convince everyone that she is indeed madly in love with Peeta. However, her friendship with Gale has become strained, and she barely talks to Peeta. She now lives in a nice house in the Victor's Village, and she and her family want for nothing.

Since returning to District 12 as the co-victor of the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen's life has changed. Evernight Teen Summer Kick-off Blog Hop.Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin Launch.

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