While many think that the The Hunger Games trilogy is a love triangle between Katniss and the boys that love her (Gale and Peeta), that is not the root of these books. As much as I love a good romance, this book has a taste of that, but it is not the sole interest. The main theme is the District's rebellion against the Capitol, which Katniss becomes the face of.
As the "Mockingjay" of the rebellion, Katniss finds herself trying to encourage the other Districts to join her fight against Capitol rule. It means a lot of strategic planning and face-time in front of cameras to get her message out. Katniss suddenly finds herself as a soldier in a war. Katniss make sacrifices and struggles daily. She realizes others are dying for her cause, but that she also has to be strong to lead the rest for the good of the Districts. Keep in mind, she is only 17 years old. All of this responsibility on her shoulders makes for a trying and emotional journey. Not to mention adventurous as the Districts and Capitol's turmoil comes to a head. As to not ruin the rest of the trilogy, this review will stay short. Read these books with the understanding that it is not a romance. This is not the Twilight series. Enjoy the ride of reading 3 books that have a strong and determined young, unselfish, female character who faces challenges along the way. You will enjoy it even more with this mentality.
As I said in the other two, I love the band of characters in this series. Katniss Everdeen is a fantastic female heroine who fights for the right reasons and the good of others. Her strength and intelligence was impressive throughout the entire series. The other supporting characters are vital to the story as they help to develop and contribute to Katniss's story. Collins is a fantastic writer who should be applauded for this series. I have recommended the book to all ages and genders. All have exclaimed how much they enjoyed it and could not put the series down. Who can say no to books like that?
Rating: 4 out of 5
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