A pretty good follow up novel, but I have to wonder if it could have been more. Read my full review here ( )

Honestly, there isn't much I can say about this book except that Collins does the near miraculous by crafting a sequel that satiates the cravings inspired by the previous novel while masterfully preparing the reader for that which is to come. This book represents a maturing period after the last book, and she portrays this process with beautiful authenticity. I look forward to Mockingjay with eagerness and fear. ( )

{my thoguhts} - This book was full of twists and turns and not what I had expected. It shows that with a sound belief system anything is possible. It also shows that the government can be rather cruel in their ploys to stay in control. The ending surprised me but then it shouldn’t have after I had read the contents of the first book.

{part one} - I have to admit this series is something else. The first book ended so nicely and then this book picked up right where it had let off. Amazing is all I can say. Katniss is lost, the world she knew gone. Replaced by visions and thoughts that have been approved by the Capitol. It makes me feel bad for her reading about how she has no choice but to go along with what the Capitol wants in order to attempt to save the lives of those she loves. I got to hand it to her she’s one determined girl that has the help and support of those she holds closest to her heart.

{part two} - I cannot believe the twist that was thrown into this part of the book. It made me so sad to think of what the actual outcome may be like and to know that the more defiant the tributes are the less likely they are to survive in the end as the Capitol has a barbaric way dealing with even the smallest form of disrespect. The “Quarter Quell” {75th hunger games} has finally begun and with it comes a whole lot more twists and turns. I must admit however, that this part of the book is very sad at least to me – I am almost unsure about my desire to read the third part because I know that it can most certainly only get worse as opposed to better – but the story-line pulls me in and I am determined to find out what happens.

{part three} – All I can say is wow. death, revenge, loyalty, the desire to survive, team work and so much more takes place inside this part. I am at awe of how well the characters play their parts. It is always nice to learn even more about the character’s that you have come to love within a book it gives you a sense of longing to be there with them, to see firsthand what they are seeing and the imagery within the book allows you that ability – to be there and see it all from the point of view of the characters.

{reason for reading} – It was recommended by a friend. ( )

{my thoguhts} - This book was full of twists and turns and not what I had expected. It shows that with a sound belief system anything is possible. It also shows that the government can be rather cruel in their ploys to stay in control. The ending surprised me but then it shouldn’t have after I had read the contents of the first book.

{part one} - I have to admit this series is something else. The first book ended so nicely and then this book picked up right where it had let off. Amazing is all I can say. Katniss is lost, the world she knew gone. Replaced by visions and thoughts that have been approved by the Capitol. It makes me feel bad for her reading about how she has no choice but to go along with what the Capitol wants in order to attempt to save the lives of those she loves. I got to hand it to her she’s one determined girl that has the help and support of those she holds closest to her heart.

{part two} - I cannot believe the twist that was thrown into this part of the book. It made me so sad to think of what the actual outcome may be like and to know that the more defiant the tributes are the less likely they are to survive in the end as the Capitol has a barbaric way dealing with even the smallest form of disrespect. The “Quarter Quell” {75th hunger games} has finally begun and with it comes a whole lot more twists and turns. I must admit however, that this part of the book is very sad at least to me – I am almost unsure about my desire to read the third part because I know that it can most certainly only get worse as opposed to better – but the story-line pulls me in and I am determined to find out what happens.

{part three} – All I can say is wow. death, revenge, loyalty, the desire to survive, team work and so much more takes place inside this part. I am at awe of how well the characters play their parts. It is always nice to learn even more about the character’s that you have come to love within a book it gives you a sense of longing to be there with them, to see firsthand what they are seeing and the imagery within the book allows you that ability – to be there and see it all from the point of view of the characters.

{reason for reading} – It was recommended by a friend. ( )

Bumped up to 4.5⭐ from 4⭐ star rating on my original read thru. ( )