Catching Fire

Catching Fire is Suzanne Collins's second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. It continues the story of Katniss, one of the victors of the Hunger Games. Katniss is still distraught with her sudden victory. Not only has she survived the impossible, but she has save Peeta as well. With there being two victors, Katniss is worried that this will anger the Capitol. Unfortunately she is right. With a sudden visit from President Snow, Katniss is forced to continue her charade of being in love with Peeta. Otherwise there could be some "consequences."
Katniss is frightened at the idea of what the Capitol has in store if she fails to keep up appearances. She asks Haymitch for help and he tells her that she should just keep playing along. It is better to be safe than sorry. And so Katniss does. However the fear eventually gets to her. Katniss begins to make plans for running away from District 12 with whatever friends and family she can bring. But when Katniss is invited to the Mayors house she accidentally stumbles on a news report from District 8. It turns out the people of begun to rebel. Violence and death have become rampant in the District. Katniss now tries harder to run away, feeling guilty like she started the uprising. She asks Gale if he wants to go with her. Gale happily accepts. However when she accidentally lets Gale know about the uprising, Gale begins to change his mind. Now Katniss has to choose whether she should stay hidden and continue living under the Capitol, or if she should help start an uprising that will surely change the way that all the people live. This book is amazing and extremely well written. Every page excites me and only builds up my suspense. I can hardly wait to see how it all plays out. I give this book a 5/5. Its great for readers of all ages. I highly recommend anyone to read this amazing novel!