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Book Review-MOCKINGJAY

MOCKINGJAY
By Suzanne Collins
300 Pages

Taken from Goodreads:
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 plains - 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.
My Thoughts:
I have put off reading the final book of this much loved series for a reason-I didn't want it to end. Katniss is truly one of the most memorable characters in young adult fiction that has appealed to teenagers and adults alike.
A painting/organizing project helped me decide to "listen" to this story rather that "read" it. The only regret I have is that I waited so long because it took me a while to try to remember various characters and their history from the previous books. I wish I would have just started at the beginning and reread Hungar Games and Catching Fire and refreshed my brain from the start.
Regardless, the story is fast paced and emotionally charged from page one. I love that Suzanne Collins doesn't waste time with back stories and jumps right into where Catching Fire left off. 
Katniss wakes up in District 13 and finds that her world has been turned upside down. She is physically and mentally weak. She is unsure of who she can trust-friends are dead, allies have betrayed her and Peeta is now in the hands of the Capitol.
Katniss now has to decide if she will continue to play the role as the leader of the rebellion for District 13.  Although she knows that the rebellion is the only chance Peeta has of rescue she doesn't quite trust District 13's intentions.
The "love triangle" between Katniss, Gale and Peeta takes a backseat and more focus is put on the politics and government corruption of the Capitol and District 13.
I was happy with how the author wrapped this trilogy up. I know that it had alot of mixed reviews along with mixed emotions on who Katniss ends up with at the end. For me I will say that the ending felt right.
Katniss and her story will long live in my mind. It's a trilogy that will sit on my book shelf and hopefully be read by my kids in the future.
I'm giddy with excitement to see Hungar Games next week. Stay tuned for my review of the movie in the next two weeks.

MOCKINGJAY GIVEAWAY!!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!
MockingJay
by Suzanne Collins
Unless you live under a rock you know that it's the day after the BIG release. It seems like August 24th took forever to get here! I have been avoiding other blogs like the plague because my copy is currently in route and should be here by the weekend. Keep your distance because my squeal of joy may burst your ear drums.
To celebrate this glorious day I purchased two copies of Mockingjay. One to keep and the other to giveaway.
To enter will be a rather painless process so here are the details:
1. You MUST be a follower of this blog.
2. You MUST be 13 years old.
3. You MUST leave your email address in comment section-so I can get a hold of you if you win this amazingly awesome giveaway.
4. You MUST heap loads of compliments indicating that you are eternally grateful for my generosity, you are in awe of my beauty and charmed by my winning personality.....okay void #4- it just makes me sound desperate and needy
Lastly, this contest is open to everyone! Even if you live far, far away feel free to enter.
Drawing will be held September 10th.
Good Luck!

AUGUST 24TH CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH!

HERE IT IS PEOPLE!

The cover for the third book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. Can you tell how excited I am about this? It's just want I needed for my lack of sunshine February blues.

For more information on the upcoming release of MockingJay by Suzanne Collins go to: http://onourmindsatscholastic.blogspot.com