Christmas Countdown Review #12 - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Hi everyone, I know it's been a while (well, 3 days) since my last review but you get 3 reviews today! Days 12-14. I thought I'd have more time to update after my exams were over but it turned into a really busy weekend.

Anyway, on to the review, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

Mockingjay is the 3rd book in the Hunger Games trilogy and Mockingjay part 1 is coming out soon, hence the review.

Mockingjay picks up directly in the aftermath of Catching Fire when Katniss is rescued, obviously the Capitol still has Peeta and Katniss is adamant that something must be done. When they reach the home of the resistance (It's District 13 but you didn't hear that from me) Katniss is briefed on the situation and her role as the Mockingjay and they begin to plan. They plan Peeta's rescue, discussing whether or not it's even possible, the rebellion, the possible overthrow of the Capitol and President Snow, whether or not that is a goal which can be reached, they talk about everything, planning down to the last detail. Will Katniss and her family ever be reunited? Will they be able to rescue Peeta? Will the corrupt Capitol and President Snow ever be overthrown? Read on to find out.

As a dystopian future series the Hunge Games is very good and well loved by many. Mockingjay is a very good book, at the beginning at least. I did like it bu the ending left me wanting more. The way that it ends just didn't seem right for some reason. (Those who have read Mockingjay know exactly what I'm talking about). The rest of the book was OK what with the rebellion and the overthrow of the Capitol and everything It's just the ending that didn't seem right. Of course I'm not going to spoil everything by telling you exactly what didn't seem right about the ending. You'll have to read the book to find out,

All in all, as the end to a series it was alright but overall I think I'd give it a 7/10.

That's all for this review and I'll see you next time with the 13th review!

Christmas Countdown Review #8 - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Hi everyone, I'm back again. You might remember that in my last post I mused about reviewing more series (aside from Harry Potter, the first 2 books in the Bridget Jones series and the first 2 books in the Lily Bard series by Charlaine Harris, I haven't really), as I seem to review the first book and then stop. So this is a continuation of a series review, Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

OK, this is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins and, as many of you may remember, the movie just came out last year. So, if you've read the Hunger Games you know how it ends and you know that the victor(s) return to their district and life seems hunky dory for a while, well, as hunky dory as life can be in Panem. But then the government catches wind of a Mockingjay a symbol of rebellion among the people (if you've read the book you all know who/what the mockingjay is) so the government decides to make life miserable for its victors once more. It announces a special 75th Quarter Quell in which 2 victors from each district will come out of retirement to compete in the games (obviously this doesn't go over well) and things happen, terrible things and there's fire and Catnip almost gets burned alive (well I said victors, it had to be Katniss, she's the only female victor from district 12). And that's where I end my summary...

This book is just as riveting and exciting as the first one and I would recommend that everyone read it if you haven't already. I'll be reviewing Mockingjay soon in preparation for Mockingjay part 1 which comes out later this month

Until next time keep reading, writing and reviewing!