The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (374 pages)
5 stars + <3
Setting: Panem (formally North America)
Published: 2008

Panem is located in what used to be known as North America which is divided up into 12 districts. Each district is designated to a different thing, district 12 being coal mining. Katniss is the daughter of one of those coal miners, but after her father dies in the a tragic mine accident, she is forced to take care of her mother and younger sister, Prim. She was only 11 years old when she had to fight to survive, and survive she did.

After years of foraging in the forest with her hunting partner Gale, she's forced to take the biggest risk to protect her family, volunteering for the Hunger Games, a battle to the death in an arena with representatives from all 12 districts, 2 each. She only volunteers after her 12 year old sister's name is chosen. It's this moment that makes the world of Panem fall for Katniss Everdeen. But the people of Panem aren't the only ones, there is also Peeta, the boy tribute that is chosen for the Games as well.

I really honestly loved this book. I don't know why I waited so long to read it but I'm glad that I did. Now I have to read the other two to see what happens with Kat and Peeta as well as Gale. I think that this was a well written book and I can see why young adults have fallen in love with them. I liked also the quickness of the reading. It was a fast read but it was one that really held your attention.