Title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Category: Fiction, Young Adult
Rating: 5/5
Summary: In a post-apocalyptic world, the government picks two children from each of its territories to participate in The Hunger Games—an annual fight-to-the-death reminder that the government is in control, just in case you forgot. When Katniss’s 12-year-old sister gets picked in the fatal raffle, Katniss volunteers to take her place without a moment’s hesitation. But does she have what it takes to fight for her life?

Review: I was initially reluctant to read this one because it sounded so damn depressing. But after reading so many glowing reviews, I decided to give it a whirl. And boy, am I glad I did.

Yes, the world of Panem is grim. Yes, kids getting randomly picked to fight each other to the death is morbid. But this is a crazy good story. During the Games, I found myself getting ready to turn to the next page before I was even done reading the current page.

Collins manages to explore the idea of kids being pulled into violent conflict without hitting you over the head with the real-world parallels. Which is more fun because you get to come up with the parallels yourself and feel wicked smart for it.

The love triangle just broke my heart. Unlike some other recent YA love triangles (*cough* Twilight), I actually felt torn between the two love interests! Plus, the kissing scenes were yummy.

I cannot wait until the next in this series, Catching Fire, comes out.

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