The continuation of a story that if you read the first book you already love. I was honestly surprised by this book in truth. Before I continue I will point out that this review will have no choice but to contain spoilers of the first book, so if you haven't read the first book yet go back and read it.
This book was not only a great continuation of the first, but expanded on the story in a way I truly didn't see coming. There was fantastic foreshadowing throughout the series so you always had an inkling of what was to come, but like the lead character there is one twist we simply didn't see coming, and when it does it makes absolute sense that that is the only way it could possibly be. The Quarter Quell. The idea behind the Hunger Games that happen on the 25th year anniversaries. 25/50/and 75. Since the first book puts Katniss into the 74th Hunger Gaes, we know the following year is the 75th. And for ever Quarter Quell there is a special treat from the Capital for the districts.
Watching everything through Katniss's eyes like the first book is enjoyable. The questions you have and want answered can't be until Katniss knows the answers. It's a nice touch, because just as something is occuring to you to ask, it's ocurring to her as well. And while some of her decisions aren't ones you would have made if given the same options, you can understand entirely WHY she makes those decisions. Her characterization stays true, she never seems to falter from the person she is. The other characters are also true to themselves. Peeta for example stays the good and wonderful boy/man he is, going along with Katniss's plan of appearing like lovers despite it breaking his heart to do so.
New characters are introduced, and despite being abrasive and misleading characters I assure you that all motives are revealed, either in this or in the next book, so keep in mind that while first impressions last, they're often the most misleading.
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