Catching Fire & Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Not wanting to ruin book 1 of the Hunger Games, I decided not to post a synopsis for either of the last books of the trilogy. Rather, I'd like to say that after reading The Hunger Games, you must keep reading to know how things end. It's hard to believe, but in many ways, the last two books are even more intense than the first book. I felt helpless and desolate while reading parts of the books, crying as things unfolded, and even the 'happy ending' is somewhat tainted. LOVE these books because they are so different than most anything out there. Highly, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Katniss Everdeen has seen the Hunger Games televised live every year. They are brutal: each of the 12 districts sends one boy and one girl into an arena where they fight to the death and the last one living is the winner. When Katniss's younger sister's name is pulled for the reaping, she immediately volunteers to go in her place. Listening to her mentors, Katniss teams up with Peeta, her district's boy tribute, during all of the pre-Games. Once inside the arena, though, it's every tribute for themselves.

This book is INTENSE! There is absolutely no other way to describe it. I could feel myself tensing as I read, more than once I got goosebumps up my arms, and I never saw the story playing out the way it did. This book was just incredible. If you don't read any other book, take the time for this one!