Mockingjay

by Suzanne Collins

The final book in the Hunger Games trilogy has finally arrived!  Katniss has been rescued from the Quarter Quell at the end of "Catching Fire" to become the Mockingjay, the face of the rebellion against the Capitol.  As she struggles to come to terms with her unwanted responsibility, she worries about Peeta, who has been captured by the Capitol.

I've been waiting for this book to come out to find out what happens and who Katniss chooses - Peeta or Gale.  Although this is considered a teen book, I really got into the story in "Hunger Games" and "Catching Fire".  Most of the characters from the previous two books are back and play their part in helping (or hurting) Katniss as she works to reconcile what is expected of her versus what she expects of herself. 

If you haven't checked out this series by Suzanne Collins, I suggest you do so.  Some say it's a popular as Harry Potter or Twilight, and it does have quite a following.  It has the Harry Potter fantasy realm, but also has some older teen themes, like Twilight.  But all three books are very well written and I'm just sad there aren't going to be any more.  I look forward to seeing what Suzanne Collins comes out with next!