Mockingjay By Suzanne Collins

Hello everyone, yes it's so sad I finished the final book in The Hunger Games series. I had HUGE expectations for Mockingjay and I don't know if it lived up to my expectations but it was a really good book. Warning this review may contain spoilers for The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.

Mockingjay follows straight on from Catching Fire, Katniss survived her second Hunger Games by being rescued by the rebels, Peeta was kidnapped by the Capitol and District 12 has been destroyed. Katniss is taken to District 13 and then given a decision to make. She can leave all the Districts to the wrath of the Capitol and never see Peeta again or she can become the rebels Mockingjay and lead the revolution. Either way the outcome will be her fault. But what will Katniss decide to do?

"Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss's family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. It is by design that Katniss was rescued from the arena in the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell, and it is by design that she has long been part of the revolution without knowing it. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plains - except Katniss. The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay - no matter what the personal cost."

I found Mockingjay slightly disappointing, this could just be because it's the final book (which is very upsetting)  but the ending made me angry. I'm not going to tell you why because that would be a huge spoiler but lets just say it wasn't my desired ending. This book starts quite slowly but by the second part it starts to speed u, by the end I think it goes a little too fast so the ending is a little hurried. Mockingjay truly broke my heart near the end though I can't tell you why but I was very close to tears.Another thing is there was nowhere near enough Peeta, he needed to be in it way more! I would give this book 4/5 stars. I've heard very mixed reviews about this book so I'm interested to know, what did you think? Were you disappointed?

My Favourite Quote
“Well, don't expect us to be too impressed. We just saw Finnick Odair in his underwear.”

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Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins

Hello everyone. Suzanne Collins has done it again, she had created another unforgettable book and caused me to lose even more sleep. Even when I finished the book I was kept awake thinking about it. Beware this review may contain spoilers if you haven't yet read The Hunger Games (and if you haven't do not leave it any longer to). Catching fire follows straight on from book one so in other words it's Katniss dealing with the aftermath of winning The Hunger Games. Before you freak out don't worry Peeta's a big part of this book as well. But after the stunt they both pulled at the games Peeta and Katniss may have unwillingly made a rebellion against the capitol all the more likely. Katniss has been given an ultimatum, convince everyone she's head over heels in love with Peeta or there will be tragic consequences. The ones of you who thought they may get a break after the games couldn't have been more wrong.
Here's the synopsis:

"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 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."

I had high hopes for Catching Fire and it didn't disappoint, I have to say I did prefer the first in the series but I loved this one nearly as much. There are a few new characters in Catching Fire who are a lot more likable than in the first book including Finnick Odair and Johanna Mason. Also existing characters like Haymitch seem more developed. So Peeta, where should I start with Peeta. I LOVED him in CF, he is so... I don't have the words but he is my favorite character in the books, Finnick is close behind though. Katniss, I don't hate her. Yes it's a miracle but I think she's one of my favourite heroines. I think the reason I like her is she nearly never needs saving, she a strong independent woman unlike many heroines. She needs to be a bit nicer to Peeta though. I would give this book 5/5 stars but not as high as the 5/5 I gave the first (it makes sense!). Also the film is coming out in the UK on the 23rd of March and personally I cannot wait. I'm going to see it near enough the moment it comes out. If it's rubbish and ruins the book for me I will be seeking revenge but for now I'm excited about the film. Watch the trailer here. There's going to be four films so they are going to split Mocking jay in half (I'm currently reading Mocking jay and its not going so well unfortunatly). Are you going to watch the film? Do you think they will fail like -in my opinion- Twilight did? Lets hope not.

My Favorite Quote
“Really, the combination of the scabs and the ointment looks hideous. I can't help enjoying his distress.
"Poor Finnick. Is this the first time in your life you haven't looked pretty?" I say.
"It must be. The sensation's completely new. How have you managed it all these years?" he asks.
"Just avoid mirrors. You'll forget about it," I say.
"Not if I keep looking at you," he says.”

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Hello everyone, this will only be a short post but I want to share with you my favourite read in January. This was much too difficult for me to pick do forgive me but I picked two. My winners are:

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare.
Read my review here

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Read my review here

What have been your favourite books of January? Let me know. And if you've read these books what did you think? They got a rare 5/5 stars from me so they must be good!
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WWW Wednesday (February 1st)

Hello everyone, It's W...W...W...Wednesday. No I do not have a stutter that's really what its called. WWW Wednesday is hosted by Should Be Reading. To join in just answer these questions:

1) What are you currently reading?

2) What did you recently finish reading?

3) What do you think you'll read next?

Here's my answers:

I'm Currently Reading:

Hope's Daughter by Melanie Cusick-Jones. I'm really enjoying it so far, it's really hard to stop reading it. Highly addictive, a great new dystopia (I think) novel. I don't want to give too much away but I'm really loving the male lead. Have you read it? What do you think? Review coming soon (or as soon as I've got enough time to finish it, I'm busy busy busy).

I Recently Finished:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I really loved this book, enough to give it 5 whole stars which was hard for me as you know how much I love awkward numbers. I found the storyline utterly captivating and the main heroine didn't irritate me (A first!). I found her strong and didn't need to be saved by her true love every five minutes which was really great. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. To find out more read my full review.

I Think I Will Read:


Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer next. I quite liked the first book in the series Nightshade (Read my review here) so I decided to buy the second. Since then there has been so many other books that got in the way but I am determined to read this next but who knows, it may have to wait a little longer. My friend just finished it and said it's kinda depressing so it depends what kind of mood I'm in. Maybe I will regret not reading it sooner, you never know. Have you read it? Is it any good?

What about you? Tell me about your WWW Wednesday, what do you think of the book your currently reading? Or the one that you just finished. Leave me links to yours or if you don't have a blog just leave me a comment :) Thanks for reading.
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The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games, where to start. Well at first I was a little apprehensive about reading this book, I'm not really one for reading a book everyone's obsessing over but I thought I would give it a shot. I finished this book last night at 2 O'clock in the morning, it was that addictive that I kept reading it even knowing I had to get up in a couple of hours. All I was thinking when reading this book was 'Why did I leave it so long to read this'.  There was not one part I didn't like.

The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen, she lives with her mother and her sister Prim. Since her fathers death Katniss has been the sole provider for her family but she has to leave them to fend for themselves when her sister Prim is selected to compete in The Hunger Games and Katniss takes her place. The Hunger Games is a fight to the death where two kids from each district are selected as participants, one girl and one boy aged between twelve and eighteen. And this is all aired on live TV.
Here is the 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 Primrose, 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."

Personally I loved this book, I know it sounds slightly gory but it really isn't. Suzanne Collins has put a romantic twist into fighting to the death. Any other author I think would have gone overboard with the gore but The Hunger Games is perfect. It is also going to be turned into a movie soon (YAY!). I really recommend this book to everyone, it really is a work of art. I would give this book a 5/5 stars, I would give it more if I could. So what did you think of the hunger games? If you are an author and want to do an interview or for me to review your book let me know and if anyone is interested in doing a guest review it would be much appreciated.

My favourite quote:
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.”

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