Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

This second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy returns us to the world of Katniss who is now enjoying her winnings.  Things are good.  Her family now lives comfortably in the Victor’s Village, and she hunts outside the gates for fun rather than survival.  Her only trouble is the continuing confusing relationship with her and Peeta.  Then you throw Gale into the mix too and Katniss really doesn’t know where her heart lies or if it lies anywhere!  Katniss has had time to enjoy her winnings and now must head out with Peeta to tour the Districts as a loving couple.  And with that tour, everything changes.

Collins has once again created a book that is gripping, tense and a riveting read.  Her world is even more completely evolved in this second novel, drawing readers deeply into the story and its setting.  Katniss and the other beloved characters continue to be strongly written and are obviously deeply understood by the author who puts them into impossible situations which they react to with their own unique personality but still grow and change realistically.

Collins excels at writing books with twists and turns.  Some of which are so shocking that I had to re-read the page to make sure I had read it correctly the first time.   Though one never knows what is going to happen next, readers can be sure they are in great hands.  This is like a roller coaster ride in book form!

An amazing second novel, this book will be worth the wait!  I promise!