Synopsis
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss’s family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.
It is by design that Katniss was rescued from the arena in the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell, and it is by design that she has long been part of the revolution without knowing it. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans—except Katniss. The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss’s willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels’ Mockingjay—no matter what the personal cost.
Thoughts
I knew that I wanted to bridge 2024 and 2025 with a stellar read, and based on the first two books in the series, I suspected that this book would be a safe bet.
As I presumed—and millions of readers already know—Mockingjay was as phenomenal as the other books in The Hunger Games series. It gave me everything I needed in terms of a conclusion. As with the other books, Collins combined heartache and horror with happiness and hope to provide a satisfying close to this beloved series. I will not soon forget these characters. I also look forward to reading the other books set in this world!
★★★★★
Quote
“They’ll either want to kill you, kiss you, or be you.”
Question
What book are you prioritizing this month?