#2 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

#2 Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)

by Suzanne Collins

Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

Reviewed by clementine on

4 of 5 stars

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I was really excited to re-read Catching Fire, because I remembered almost nothing of it (which does not reflect on my enjoyment of the book, as I forget the finer - and larger - parts of almost every book and movie if I only read/see them once). I was also looking forward to Finnick's entrance into the series, because even though I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunger Games the second time I felt a distinct lack of my favourite character.

The beginning of Catching Fire drags a bit for me. That's really my only complaint. I understand it's necessary to get the backstory and build up to the Quarter Quell, but I just found it hard to digest. Once the actual Games started, I was very into it. As always, I really enjoyed reading it again with knowledge of the twists and conclusion in mind, as I picked up on some of the clues and details.

There was some pacing issues here for me, but overall I quite enjoyed my re-read of Catching Fire.

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