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By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.

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Great Continuation to the Hunger Games series submitted by sgeva on September 30, 2009, 8:25pm The Hunger Games was definitely a hard book to follow, but Catching Fire more than rises to the challenge, plunging the characters we've come to know and love into the most unimaginable place possible; back in the Arena. This book picks up several months after the Hunger Games left off, with Peeta and Katniss living a life of luxury in the Victor's Village. There's only one problem; by breaking the rules to win the Games, they have consecrated a rebellion, with Katniss and her mockingjay pin at the center of it. Faced with an ultimatum by President Snow, their only choice is to make their act of rebellion appear as an act of extreme love between Peeta Katniss. Unfortunately for them, President Snow has made up his mind about their fate, and it's grim indeed. Even Peeta's marriage proposal to Katniss can't stop the President's retialiation. A new Games is announced, one where the victors fight it out in the Arena. As Peeta and Katniss are plunged back into the Games, there seems to be an unknown force at work, protecting them at every turn. The other contestants go out of their way to help them, even dying for them. Eventually, someone's hand is forced, and the Games end in a way both good and bad. Katniss is picked up by the mysterious District 13, a place supposed to have been destroyed years ago, but rumored to still exist. It turns out that District 13 was the unknown force, and that it's long been in a state of rebellion against the Capitol. Unfortunately for Peeta, he was not picked up by District 13; instead, the Capitol got him. Will Peeta and Katniss be reunited? Will the Capitol fall? Only time, and the next book in this series, will tell!

Tension, Confusion, and Admiration submitted by marshd on October 30, 2010, 8:23pm I found the second installment of The Hunger Games to be better than the first. I forgot to eat dinner.

The rebellion is really strong in this book, and there are so many twists and turns, and so much CONFUSION that you simply can't take your eyes off it for fear it will get away from you.

And, as always, you can't go wrong with a girl torn between two men. Especially when you're really gunning for one over the other, and you don't know which way she's going to turn.

Not Bad submitted by jaegerla on January 11, 2011, 2:13pm This was good but was still a step down from the first book. Suzanne Collins had the large task of introducing so many new characters, places, and ideas to her readers in Catching Fire. This book consisted mostly of filling in the blanks and adding dimension to the world she had created. But there is still action, romance, rebellion, and mystery all mixed together to make for a fun read.

whats the 3rd book called???? submitted by harajuku528 on April 15, 2011, 10:54am Does anyone know what the 3rd book is called????? thx just comment back

Mockingjay submitted by SarahRose on April 16, 2011, 7:12am The name of the 3rd book in this series is Mockingjay

Great followup submitted by racoonacon1236 on June 18, 2011, 8:01pm Catching fire is a great sequel the the hunger games. Many thought that a sequel the the groundbreaking book would fall flat, and simply be a filler. This book is no such thing. It continues the plot nicely, and does arouse some suspicions in multiple characters. I think the quarter quell went a little too perfectly for Katniss, but over all, it was a nice continuation.

CATCHING FIRE submitted by hunterf on June 19, 2011, 3:34pm A great sequel to the Hunger Games!!!

after coming out of the arena a year before Katniss thinks its all over but its time for the Quarter Quell and although she thinks its impossible to go back into the arena she has to.But this time its a clock of death.

Awesome submitted by mysterio on June 21, 2011, 9:13am Awesome

cool submitted by tcaldera97 on June 22, 2011, 2:27pm cool

awesome!!! submitted by nfrassrand on June 23, 2011, 12:49pm another great book in the hunger games trilogy.

adventure submitted by steelersfan1 on June 23, 2011, 9:06pm this book has so many cool things

Amazing submitted by ilm on June 24, 2011, 7:12am This book is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Confusing submitted by 15redwings on June 24, 2011, 11:14am the second book was just as good as the first I thought but it was kind of hard to follow cant wait for mockingjay to come to downtown so i can read it

Catching Fire submitted by foxridgect on June 25, 2011, 2:25pm Once again, it's an exciting book about being in the hunger games. This sequel to the Hunger Games is awesome!!!!!

Read on! submitted by xoxobrenda on June 25, 2011, 7:36pm You'd think Catching Fire won't be able to compare to Hunger Games, but read on, and be surprised because Collins manages to be ever inventive in her writing. Catching Fire will make you think think think and read read read.

this is a review submitted by vmclaugh on June 27, 2011, 9:45am I love this book, but the end lost me. Love the theme when they go back into the arena

AMAZING!!!!! submitted by divie98 on June 27, 2011, 10:20am Catching Fire was just an amazing just like the first book, Hunger Games. When i start to read this book I can"T STOP!
GO HUNGER GAMES SERIES!!!!!

Great! submitted by pbapat on June 30, 2011, 2:02pm I loved this book. I have to say, i like the 1st one better

Catching fire submitted by Pareenaz9 on July 3, 2011, 12:19pm Amazing book but I think that the first one is the best.

impressive submitted by ark on July 5, 2011, 8:47am I was so impressed that Collins was able to improve upon the series--not often can a sequel to a bestseller do this! All the characters are back, as well as the excitement and tragedy of the Games and the arena--with some fantastically executed twists; there's a cliffhanger, of course, but she leaves you with enough big developments to keep you satisfied until you get your hands on Mockingjay.

Amazing submitted by ldupuis44 on July 6, 2011, 12:04pm I love this book. It is fast paced and you just can't seem to put it down until you've read it. The characters are engaging and the story is powerful.

can't decide submitted by Maria97 on July 6, 2011, 10:43pm as I was reading this, I liked it even better than the first. It's really hard to decide.

Great, but not as good submitted by tree64 on July 7, 2011, 5:40pm I really liked this book, however I thought the first one was better, because it had all of the Hunger Games in it, not just part of it. Another reason I like the first book better was probably because of the cliffhanger. I really don't like it when there's a cliffhanger between books. :(
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Read this book!!!!! submitted by adipirro on July 8, 2011, 8:14pm Make sure you check out this site for information on the upcoming movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/

These books are amazing. I can't decide which one is my favorite, I like them all!!!!!!!!!!

Liked the first book more submitted by ColeenT on July 10, 2011, 9:29am It was okay but not as good compared to the first one.

Cathching fire. submitted by shalinigurl on July 10, 2011, 4:37pm Amazing book! Was way too addicted to stop reading! You all should try it!

I had a blast reading it! submitted by krishnansuresh on July 13, 2011, 9:02am This book is even better and even deeper than the first book. The ending is great and it makes me prepared for the next book. This series rocks!

One of the Best Ever! submitted by catlover17 on July 13, 2011, 3:08pm This book is really great, and I relaly enjoyed reading it. It was so good, I read it in one day! I have to say, it's almost impossible to put this book down!

Catching Fire submitted by slsk on July 13, 2011, 3:57pm Impressive sequel... this will not disappoint any Hunger Games fans!

cool submitted by readingking on July 14, 2011, 6:57pm cool

Best in the series! submitted by katieh on July 15, 2011, 10:20am Catching Fire was great--my favorite book in the series! We get to know the characters a little more in this one, and there is more of a build up for what is going to come in Mockingjay. Catching Fire had a lot of twists and turns that kept me excited through the novel, which can be hard to do sometimes.

Amazing. submitted by Tanner on July 16, 2011, 3:18pm As soon as you start reading you can't put it down. An excellent book.

Wow submitted by Zeineb on July 19, 2011, 2:50pm This was a great sequel to a great beginning! i hope she writes more!!!!

Good submitted by xjasx on July 20, 2011, 3:51pm It was good, I noticed that most books then have sequals are usually crappier and worser while the first books are always the best, but not this one

powerful action submitted by camelsamba on July 27, 2011, 9:49pm The Hunger Games was amazing to read. I thought that with a story line so glum I wouldn’t enjoy it, but it is so well written that it is a pleasure to read, plus the characters are pretty compelling. Katniss, the protagonist, learned how to hunt and survive in the woods after her father died, and these skills serve her well in the hunger game. And as you can guess by there being a second book in the series, she ends up a winner - although her win comes through an act of defiance against the capitol. This act of defiance leads to the central problem in Catching Fire: in this year, the 75th anniversary of The Hunger Games, the combatants will be chosen from the pool of winners in each district. Supposedly this was pre-ordained when the system was set up 75 years ago, but since Katniss is the only female winner ever from her district (district 12, the coal producing region, strong resemblance to Appalachia), she has to go back. Coincidence? Doubtful.

I don’t want to tell the whole story in this review. The main tension arises because Katniss has learned in her ‘victory tour’ that her discontent with the political system is much more widespread than she ever could have imagined. Rebellion is simmering - and the capitol blames her, because of her defiant act at the end of the games in the first book.

The story suffers somewhat from too much filler in the early chapters. Some reviewers complain that there is not enough character development, although I’m not sure I agree. One thing that does bother me is that Katniss seems so naive and clueless at times - maybe this is because of the system that keeps everyone oppressed? But Peeta has much keener insights into people’s characters and motivations, so it can’t be that. It’s just her - but there’s a bit too much of it (in both books). Although not quite as compelling as The Hunger Games, Catching Fire is a pretty amazing read. Suzanne Collins is a really great writer, and the action is powerful and the storytelling irresistible.

A page-turner with value submitted by jtmaxwell on July 30, 2011, 2:49pm I am quite thankful for these books. As with all exciting danger-and-love-packed novels teens everywhere love them - but unlike other page-turners, this series has a great message. The female protagonist is strong, brave, smart, loyal, and scrappy. These books are violent and scary, but I have heard the discussions they provoke by their readers and they are far and away more thoughtful than any discussion I've heard from Twilight. Katniss is a character for girls to look up to, and brings topics from books such as Brave New World to a current, teen level.

This particular book, like any in a good series, makes it impossible not to pick up the 3rd. There is excellent plot and character development in this story!

Unexpected Still submitted by ferdoble on July 30, 2011, 3:40pm Just when I think I’ve got a handle on the way Suzanne Collins rights her plots she puts another wrench in the gears.

Its got the same magic as the first in that I can’t put it down. I ended up reading this book in two sittings, and then I immediately started on the third as far as Google books would take me. I can’t wait for the third.

ok submitted by shailu on August 1, 2011, 3:48pm good book

impressive submitted by sunitas on August 2, 2011, 6:19am amazing

great submitted by Ele Z. on August 2, 2011, 11:46am book

Ridiculously Amazing submitted by 0liviap0pp on August 2, 2011, 2:38pm It seemed like an extremely depressing storyline at the start, but ended up being fast-paced, page-turning, and a kept-me-going feeling to it.

good submitted by wangaustin on August 10, 2011, 10:56am good book

Great submitted by mingtecheng on August 11, 2011, 3:20pm great book

Powerful, Must-Read Series submitted by Cherrytreelane on August 15, 2011, 12:52pm Powerful series that draws you in and stays with you long after you've finished it. Explores family relationships, friendships, long-held beliefs in oneself and ones' abilities. Kaniss is the absolute antithesis of the helpless female. Well worth reading!

Up and down middle installment of the series submitted by eknapp on November 9, 2011, 2:24pm Evil president Snow is pissed at Katniss for defying the government by forcing them to accept two victors in book 1, so he rigs it so that she's back in the arena the following year.

More of the same. The characters are great, the internal logic is inconsistent, the politics are unsophisticated, and I can't wait to get my hands on book 3.

Outstanding! submitted by ssmyth on June 16, 2012, 10:05am Once I started it I did not want to put it down. Excellent writing and now after finishing the series I'm reading it again to pick up on things I missed. I love the new characters introduced. The writer has a way of bringing you into the story with Katniss's thoughts we can see the confusion, determination and fears. I seemed to read this book faster than the first one. This is an outstanding series! I tell everyone to read these, but before you start the book, eat a good meal and get some sleep because you won't want to stop reading!

Quite good submitted by smv on June 16, 2012, 8:52pm This book, the second in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, shows how a great writer with a great book or series can make an impact on a library. I waited at least a month for this book(it was worth it) because I had heard it was excellent. That was confirmed after I read the first book of the trilogy, "The Hunger Games", and loved it.

Very good submitted by glennauerbach on June 17, 2012, 2:42pm This is a very good book, written by a very good author.

Cheesy submitted by coolwhipcat on June 18, 2012, 8:16am So it's a really good book but pretty cheesy like "I'm trying really hard to write a second book like the first but not the exact same" it's basically the same.

Really Good submitted by Smiles on June 18, 2012, 11:03am Catching Fire was a really good book. It has a lot of twists that keep you excited throughout the book. It is definitely the best book in the series.

:D submitted by Smileyfrowns on June 21, 2012, 4:28pm Thrilling

Not as good as the first, but still gripping! submitted by fizzleskittle on June 23, 2012, 7:45pm This wasn't as good as the first in the series, but was still gripping enough that I stayed up until 2am finishing it! If you read the first book, you'll undoubtedly read this and the next, so really, there's no reason to go into detail here :-)

Good submitted by alumeng.ajl on June 24, 2012, 2:15pm This book seemed slower than the 1st, and it seemed rather political. I'm not against politics, I just don't find them as interesting as the actual games. But this book was better than Mockingjay.

great book submitted by sjaworsk on June 25, 2012, 7:33pm this is a great book, but it gets pretty scary at multiple places. i think that people who read these books should be prepared for a scare.

Amazing! submitted by kbruey on June 27, 2012, 1:00pm Though not quite as popular or interesting as the first book, Catching Fire comes at a close-second. Collins once again combines her captivating storytelling and fascinating detail in a sequel to the Hunger Games, which yet again stars Katniss Everdeen in her struggle to keep her family alive. I almost like this book as much as the first book, now a movie, and is a great and popular read.

Good book submitted by andreea13 on June 27, 2012, 3:43pm I love the series. great book

Have to read the next one now submitted by teotar on June 28, 2012, 8:24am I just finished reading this book. Loved it. It advanced the saga in a good way. Now I have to read the last book in the series.

Amazing book submitted by Lmd3577 on July 2, 2012, 9:50pm The book Catching Fire is just as exciting and nail biting as the first. I love how fast pased this book is and I love how you can't put it down it makes you want to read more. I just started to read the final book in the series and it has started off on the right note as the last 2 so I look foward to reading it untill the end. So if you have become just as hooked on this series as I have this is the book you will continue with.

Keep Reading! Don't Stop! submitted by baifamily2 on July 7, 2012, 12:35pm Catching Fire may have a boring introduction, but it is all building up to a terrific second half of the book. Couldn't put it down!

SO good submitted by stkloves on July 7, 2012, 6:22pm I really liked this book, I thought it was a great addition to the Hunger Games series, if you have read the first book, read this one! And don't forget to read The Mockingjay after this book :)

Amazing submitted by 04foremanh on July 9, 2012, 5:52pm good book and follows up to the third book

Good submitted by Memoria1224 on July 11, 2012, 3:47pm This book is really good. I loved reading it. The first book is better than this one though.

Amazing!!!! submitted by saira29 on July 12, 2012, 7:26am Loved it!! I recommend it!!!!

Really Good submitted by vadnala on July 12, 2012, 8:09am this book, not as good as the first, but still good. Join Katniss and Peeta as they try to survive in the Quarter Quell. Watch how they try to bring down the Capitol.

Engaging submitted by susanlam on July 15, 2012, 1:06pm This book was a lot of fun to read, for multiple reasons. First and foremost, it revisited the characters and the world that had been built up in the first Hunger Games book. But it did more than just revisit them--it built on them in new ways. It was interesting to watch Katniss evolve over the course of the story as she struggled with nightmares and the terror of the arena that had never really left her. It was also interesting to read about previous and new Hunger Games--not just the previous one, but the one featured in this book, as well as one from twenty-five years ago, when Haymitch won. The story was just as good as the first one. If you liked The Hunger Games, don't miss this!

Good! submitted by tong on July 15, 2012, 7:43pm good book

Must read twice! submitted by Jhopson on July 19, 2012, 9:33pm A great follow-up to the first. Catching fire continues to comment on our culture while telling a captivating story. Make time to read this one twice - all the pieces come together at the end and I enjoyed it even more the second time (read it twice back to back - seriously!).

Awsome! submitted by Lulu D on July 21, 2012, 11:40am very good book but not as good as the first one in the series

The Best submitted by Annie B. on July 23, 2012, 12:08pm The Hunger Games are awesome and easy to read!

more twists submitted by unknown on July 24, 2012, 8:25am I found that this book was even more interesting than the first - there were more twists in the plot

Good Book submitted by jarroyo on July 29, 2012, 11:03am This book was probably my favorite of the trilogy (I also really liked the first one, but having seen the movie before reading it I knew what was going to happen so I was not as surprised). There were a lot of plot twists which made it very interesting. Once I started reading this book it was hard to put it down.

awesome submitted by lil steve on August 2, 2012, 10:02pm intense book

a have-to-read kind of book submitted by tshapla on August 15, 2012, 11:25am This book was very unexpecting. I mean, who knew Katniss would get thrown right back in the arena while District 12 was being destroyed? It was still extremely thrilling and just as good as the Hunger Games. Suzanne definetly knows how to get people hooked and reading!

SO GOOD submitted by bookwormj on August 21, 2012, 8:47am I love the plot of this book- It's just as good as the first book in the series which is really hard to do!

Very Good submitted by smariej on August 30, 2012, 8:58am Once again, thought provoking and exciting page turner. My only complaint is that because of the first person narrative from Katniss' point of view, this and the third book miss out on a lot of interesting things happening in the revolution elsewhere - very narrow.

Well written, action-packed read submitted by Amber Kinder on August 31, 2012, 6:00pm This book kept my interest throughout the entire thing. I read it in two days and then wished I had made it last a little longer! I definitely reccommend this book.

a decent middle book submitted by wendylv on August 31, 2012, 6:42pm This wasn't as well executed a book as "The Hunger Games" but still a very thrilling tale with characters you couldn't stop thinking about.

not as good submitted by sip217 on June 16, 2013, 2:18pm The first book was better:-(

Ok submitted by Motomori on June 19, 2013, 11:04am It wasn't as great as the first book but it was still kind of good

Fun book submitted by leehannah on June 21, 2013, 1:40pm I enjoyed this series, but I would have to say that I liked the Hunger Games a little more than this book. However, I still think it's a great book.

Loved the series submitted by jangmikyoung on June 21, 2013, 1:42pm Catching Fire was an interesting book. I really like the series that Suzanne Collins wrote. But the Hunger Games was better.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! submitted by _bacon_unicorns_cotton_candy_ on June 25, 2013, 1:50pm This is an amazing book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good book submitted by xiwang on June 28, 2013, 5:07pm Things are starting to spiral down for Katniss. In the first book, everything was okay. Nothing was really going on except for the games which was ordinary. But in Catching Fire things start to go amiss. Snow starts threatening her and districts are revolting. 3rd book is even more sickening.

amazing submitted by urjasinha00 on July 1, 2013, 11:29am this is an amazing book, cant wait for the movie to come out!!

Amazing submitted by ECReader on July 7, 2013, 5:18pm This book was super good, it was awesome! I liked that they went back to the arena, which brought action to the book.=)

whoa submitted by isaacbrooks on July 30, 2013, 6:25pm whoa

Not as good as the first submitted by Susan4Pax -prev. sueij- on August 25, 2013, 11:10am Y'know... this one just didn't catch my attention the way the first one did. I felt like the first half of the book was EXACTLY what I would expect of every single character/entity in the story. And while the announcement that shaped the second half of the story was completely *unexpected,* once there, again... I felt like everyone was working according to an incredibly predictable script.

I'll still read the third and final installment of the trilogy, but am really hoping it will recapture some of the magic and innovation of the first book

Amazing submitted by chioma on July 5, 2014, 3:15pm It is the best book in the series, of having problems after the hunger games. It is such a great book that everyone should enjoy taking the time to read

Good sequel submitted by Dannihu on July 10, 2014, 3:42pm Very good. Lots of good details.

Very fun submitted by cowmooflage on July 14, 2014, 9:05am Just like the first. equally fun sequel

Great submitted by yslee on July 30, 2014, 2:17pm Catching Fire is the sequel to the Hunger Games.
Overall, it's well written, but I honestly liked the first book a bit better.
It's a really good read though.:)

Not just YA submitted by Lucy S on August 8, 2014, 4:44am This was my favorite in the series. It's not just for teens.

Decent submitted by kzheng on June 16, 2015, 7:49am The way the author writes about the scene is very detailed and realistic but it's almost a repeat of the first book

Decent book submitted by leenajong on July 7, 2015, 10:40am Pretty decent for a sequel book.

Catching Fire submitted by SBNB on July 12, 2015, 3:33pm This is another great book. I liked it just as much as Hunger Games.

Catching Fire! submitted by estermyer on July 20, 2015, 1:08pm This is probably my favorite book of the series! It was a hard book to put down! I definitely recommend this book, and series, but only to ages 12+ because of the violence

Pretty Good /: submitted by k_tennis on June 23, 2016, 5:12pm Not as great as the first.......Still great book!!!

Good submitted by PeterWestervelt on June 18, 2017, 10:02am This is a good book but not as good as the first one.

Lives Up to the First Book submitted by Meginator on June 20, 2017, 9:53pm Authors must face so much pressure when writing a follow-up to a massively successful book, and although I don't know when Suzanne Collins actually wrote each book in the Hunger Games trilogy I am certain she was nervous prior to the release of Catching Fire. Happily, she had nothing to worry about! This book picks up right where The Hunger Games left off, with Katniss remaining a reluctant heroine who genuinely just wants to live and be left alone after her turn in the Hunger Games. I like the way that this book expands the physical and political landscape of Panem, further distinguishing it from similar works (but linking it ever more closely with our own USA), and each new character is compelling, if some of them are a bit lightly sketched. For all of its cruelty, the concept for the next edition of the Hunger Games is absolutely brilliant, from the method of choosing participants to the arena's structure; I was absolutely blown away. Sequels always have difficulty matching up to their predecessors, but Catching Fire is a rare book that certainly meets, and arguably exceeds, the high standards set by a series debut. I came away extremely impressed and eager to read more.

Decent submitted by hahahame on July 24, 2017, 8:05pm Not as good as the Hunger Games

awesone but not as good submitted by Kmeggison on August 11, 2017, 8:07pm the first one was better and the first one was more about the hunger games and Katniss competing but then the second one was about the romance and all the other deatails.

Great continuation to the series. submitted by zoe.dvh on June 21, 2018, 12:05pm You will have to read "The Hunger Games" first, but this is a stunning continuation to this popular series. Definitely recommend it! Happy reading!

Hunger Games the best book ever submitted by irvin.linda on June 24, 2018, 4:47pm the Hunger games is amazing, I highly recommend it. It is an exciting read and I highly recommend it.

AMAZING submitted by anita.lautenbach on June 25, 2018, 2:26pm beautifully written!

Fantastic submitted by peterflorence on July 25, 2018, 9:58am This is a very well written book, although I think the first one was better.

Pretty good submitted by zmclaugh on July 25, 2018, 4:50pm This is not as good as the first book in this series, mainly because there's a lot of plotting around Katniss that she isn't privy to and characters without choices can be annoying to read about. Still, I like the concept of another Hunger Games enough to re-read this from time to time.

Catching Fire submitted by Bigal2212 on August 22, 2018, 1:40pm Not as good as the first but still good.

Fantastic political commentary submitted by lstorc on August 28, 2018, 12:37am This mirrors the political structure in which the few or rewarded and the many are taken from. The touches the heart of any revolutionary and activist.

Great addition to the series! submitted by Xris on August 28, 2018, 7:33pm Just because she won the Hunger Games doesn't mean she's safe. They find more ways to cause her problems and put her in danger. Love this series!

Just As Good as the First submitted by dntanzer on August 31, 2018, 11:05am This was a great sequel to an equally great opening novel. It maintains the level of suspense and excitement from the first one with changing the characters so much that you can't still love them.

Super! submitted by eyconrad on June 16, 2019, 8:45am Super good favorite book out of the series

Alright submitted by c_zhang on June 26, 2019, 7:05pm Not as good as the first book. The action and suspense stalls out sometimes.

Awesome series submitted by TLW1998 on July 11, 2019, 10:47pm Great book, great series

Great Next Book submitted by sydcha on July 25, 2019, 6:18pm Honestly, I've never come across a sequel that continues a story better than this one. Introducing new characters and developing old ones, Collins continues her already stellar series with a second book that surpasses all expectations.

Amazing submitted by sbeegees on August 5, 2019, 10:54pm Just as captivating as the first one

Catching Fire submitted by Clown81 on August 31, 2019, 2:10am Don't understand.

Fire submitted by Anthany on July 14, 2020, 9:16am Fire

As good as the first one submitted by kjshaffer on July 8, 2021, 10:25am I thought it was very good, just as good as the first book

Amazing! submitted by graytabby on August 1, 2021, 5:21pm Not quite as good as the first one, but still pretty great!

Awesome submitted by Harlowamy on August 28, 2021, 5:05pm Engaging story

Great book submitted by HockeyDude on July 25, 2022, 10:03pm Nice plot

Different than the 1st submitted by maggotnico on August 9, 2022, 9:05am I like that the games were so different the 2nd time.

Pretty typical YA dystopian fare submitted by courtneyhooper on August 13, 2022, 12:00am The writing is trash. The plot is good. We’ve all seen the movie. It’s a fun read.

Catching Fire submitted by EllieConlin on August 16, 2023, 9:18pm Catching Fire is amazing! My friends and family were trying to get me to read the first one so I read it...literally, the second I finished "The Hunger Games" I knew I HAD to read the rest of the books. Then I started to read Catching Fire, It took me a while to get into it, but once you are into it, you can't get out of it. Before I read it I was worried that it was gonna be the same plot/storyline. But it was nothing that I was worried about, this book was so good with many twists and turns. I am a slow reader but even I finished it fast! I finished it and the same thing happened with the first one, Started reading "Mocking Jay" Which is the third book. I haven't finished it yet but working on it. Every Suzanne Collins book I've read is great. She is an amazing author!

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SERIES
Hunger games trilogy
2.



PUBLISHED
New York : Scholastic Press, 2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: 391 p.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 820

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780439023498
0439023491
9780545586177

SUBJECTS
Insurgency -- Fiction.
Survival -- Fiction.
Television programs -- Fiction.
Contests -- Fiction.
Science fiction.