Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

BOOK 3 IN THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES 

Title: Mockingjay 

Author: Suzanne Collins 

Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction 

Stars: 6 Stars

Published: August 24, 2010
Publisher: Scholastic Press

Synopsis

        Young Katniss Everdeen has survived the dreaded Hunger Games not once, but twice, but even now she can find no relief. In fact, the dangers seem to be escalating: President Snow has declared an all-out war on Katniss, her family, her friends, and all the oppressed people of District 12. The thrill-packed final installment of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy will keep young hearts pounding.

My Review

       It took me forever to finish this book. Not that I don't have much time. I can always make room for stuff like this but the problem was I hate to finish it off quickly. I wanted to cherish every moment I had on what is left of this trilogy. I was so afraid that as I reach the end, it will not satisfy my expectations. I didn't want to separate from this book entirely cause reading this series became a part of my life. 


       As I reach the final conclusion of this much talked about trilogy, I was moved to tears. Some lives where luckily spared. But innocent lives have been taken away by the cruelty of the people over power and glory. Each scene became a legend, became history. I was so emotionally attached to every characters that I keep holding on to. Literally, I frequently have to stop reading just to come up for air cause every scene was always something I didn't expect to turn out to be. I tore hungrily through the book. It only proved how I was so hungry for the hunger games.


        MOCKINGJAY showed me the real aspects of life. How war and vengeance can never solve anything and will never be a good solution to conflicts. It opened my mind entirely to a world that could have been ours if we allow it to happen. It affected my life so much. It brought new perspective to me about friends and families, about war and peace, and about love and revenge. This is a book you will never be able forget. MOCKINGJAY is definitely a book of the century. Although the ending was a little bittersweet for me it showed how you should really end a series.

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

BOOK 2 IN THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES

Title: Catching Fire

Author: Suzanne Collins

Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction

Stars: 6 Stars

Published: September 1, 2009
Publisher: Scholastic Press

Synopsis

Sparks are igniting.

Flames are spreading.

And the Capitol wants revenge.

      Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol--a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create. 

           Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying. 

           In Catching Fire, the second novel of the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, testing her more than ever before . . . and surprising readers at every turn.

My Review

           Usually whenever I read a series I notice that some sequels don't establish the same intensity there is to the book which it followed. Not all authors are able to heighten up the quality and brilliance of the sequels. But with the sequel to THE HUNGER GAMES which was CATCHING FIRE I was hands-down with what the book offered me. I must say the intensity and momentum I had when I read its first book kept me going and back on track with the second. It picked me up right from where it took off.

      The story goes about when Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark survived the annual Hunger Games. Now back and living a comfortable life in District 12 being unaware of new threats that are coming up ahead. The last act of Katniss and Peeta have caused several uprisings in different districts which they did not intend to do. What they did could ignite the fire of rebellion in all the districts. From there the story unfolds on how they will be the speculated leader of this rebellion. New characters, new connivance, new twists and turns and a whole new action-packed mind gripping scenes that will surely leave you begging for more.

            The pacing is so good and it has a very intricate description of the places and sceneries. CATCHING FIRE is flawlessly orchestrated and definitely exceeded all my expectations. This book will keep your heart pounding with its ultimate revelation. 


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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

BOOK 1 IN THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES

Title: The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins

Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction

Stars: 6 Stars
Published: October 31, 2008
Publisher: Scholastic Press

Synopsis

        In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. 

        Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival against humanity and life against love. 


My Review

       Yes you are seeing right definitely 6 Stars! I know! My highest star rating is only up to 5 Stars but what can I do? I ultimately love love love this book. If only I could give this book all the stars in the world I would.


      Book lovers are raving about this book. This book is in such hype lately so I decided why not as well give it a try. Basing on the cover of the book it definitely wouldn't attract my attention. I don't have anything against the cover. It is just too plain for me knowing what lies hidden inside the book is something that is so great and brilliant that you cannot put into words when it comes to the excellency of this book. 


          I totally admire the main heroine Katniss Everdeen. She is the pure epitome of a strong girl. She is strong-willed, determined, honest and fearless. Despite all the odds she has proven what she is capable of and for others to not underestimate her abilities. She lived up to her title "The Girl on Fire". She is the type of character where every girl will surely be envious about.


          What I totally love about the book is that it offered me a very exquisite read. The book is so unique it is not your typical "YA Damsel in Distress" kind of book. I guess I'm all fed up with books usually having the female main character always making trouble and always ending up being saved by her "Knight in Shining Armor" blah blah blah end of story. With this book it offered a whole new sense to me of being a girl to be strong and not rely on others all the time to stand up and fight for what you think is right.


         All praises for THE HUNGER GAMES! It is so brilliantly plotted and breathtakingly paced intermingling with the chain of action-packed and thrilling scenes. I was hooked from the very beginning until every last bit of it. I savored everything that the book offered me. This book never failed my expectations. It is surely a must-read before you die kind of book.

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