Catching Fireby Suzanne Collins
Published: 2009
Genre: Action, Dystopia
Hardback: 400 pages
Rating: 5
Description from the amazon:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
My two-bits:In-a-word: mockingjay
whaaaa? - my expression upon reading the last sentence of this book
Book 2. You can guess that the games are sooo NOT over for the main character, Katniss.
The action and adventure that was in book 1 carries over into book 2 with ease. One could easily devour this book in one sitting... if allowed.
The quote “Gladiator” meets “Project Runway” from Bloomberg.com on Suzanne's site tickles me. So true.
The strategies and cleverness of the characters during the games was fascinating to read.
I loved every minute of this dystopia world. Not because it was a happy place. But because of the characters.
And, the love triangle is ever present.
Team Peeta ;-D
Series:
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
The Victors - Book 3 (this title is not official... yet)
- release date: August 24, 2010
*part of my Dystopia challenge
*check out my Book Fashion Catching Fire dress
Because this series rocks...
*** Giveaway ***
Do you have what it takes?
Open to all.
Prize:
Hunger Games book 1 or 2 or 3
by Suzanne Collins
-whichever one you want
-offer ends December 31, 2009
+1 tweet or announce on another social network
+3 post about this on your blog
+5 if allies agree to become partners
Ready to play ???
vvb's Book Hunger Games requirements:
1. In a survival situation fighting against supernatural beings, what would be your weapon of choice?
2. You must battle werewolves
read and comment on this post: Fishmuffins of Doom
3. You must battle ghouls
read and comment on this post: Book Rat
4. You must battle cryptids
read about cryptids
and tell me which cryptid(s) you would be willing to battle from this list
5. Name a blogger (and their url) that you would pick as an ally for vvb's Book Hunger Games.
6. Comment below with your email after you've completed your battles above.
And, answer questions #1, #4 and #5.
Also, tell me which of the three books you would like as a prize.
*first learned about cryptids at Travails of a Budding Author
*part of my Dystopia challenge
*check out my Book Fashion Catching Fire dress
Because this series rocks...
*** Giveaway ***
Do you have what it takes?
Open to all.Prize:
Hunger Games book 1 or 2 or 3
by Suzanne Collins
-whichever one you want
-offer ends December 31, 2009
+1 tweet or announce on another social network
+3 post about this on your blog
+5 if allies agree to become partners
Ready to play ???
vvb's Book Hunger Games requirements:
1. In a survival situation fighting against supernatural beings, what would be your weapon of choice?
2. You must battle werewolves
read and comment on this post: Fishmuffins of Doom
3. You must battle ghouls
read and comment on this post: Book Rat
4. You must battle cryptids
read about cryptids
and tell me which cryptid(s) you would be willing to battle from this list
5. Name a blogger (and their url) that you would pick as an ally for vvb's Book Hunger Games.
6. Comment below with your email after you've completed your battles above.
And, answer questions #1, #4 and #5.
Also, tell me which of the three books you would like as a prize.
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Those who dare to enter the arena:
1. Zombie Girrrl of Crackin Spines and Takin Names
---with partner Dahlia of Dahlia's Eclectic Mind
2. Amanda of Melkite Greek Catholic Church
3. Laura of Tattooed Books
---with partner Rachel of The Book Wars
4. Raelena of Throuthehaze Reads
---with partner Briana of The Book Pixie
5. pepsivanilla
---with partner Tina of Fantastic Book Review
6. Yan of Books By Their Cover
---with partner Sharon of Sharon Loves Books and Cats
7. Triskaideka
8. Charlotte of The Book on the Hill
6. Yan of Books By Their Cover
---with partner Sharon of Sharon Loves Books and Cats
7. Triskaideka
8. Charlotte of The Book on the Hill
---with partner wings to dust of GAL Novelty
10. Megan of BookMac
--with partner Yan of Books by their Cover
11. Rachel of The Book Wars
---with partner Taschima of Bloody Bookaholic
12. Aik of Friends and Family
---with partner Cherry of Cherry Mischievous
13. Elie of Ellz Readz
---with partner Misty of Book Rat
14. Misty of Book Rat
---with partner Elie of Ellz Readz
15. Kristen of Bookworming in the 21st Century
---with partner Misty of Book Rat
16. Brizmus of Brizmus Blogs Books
---with partner Charlotte of The Book on the Hill
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---with partner Misty of Book Rat
16. Brizmus of Brizmus Blogs Books
---with partner Charlotte of The Book on the Hill
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Career tributes (groups formed with 3+ players):
+5 each for their formation - uber cool, eh?
Career pack 1:
Yan-Sharon-Megan
Career pack 2:
Laura-Rachel-Taschima
Career pack 3:
Misty-Elie-Kristen
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Career pack 3:
Misty-Elie-Kristen
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Power Partners:
These players increased their chances by choosing each other as partners.
Charlotte-Brizmus
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Contest has ended - winner is here
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