Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins reviewed by Tamalin Salisbury

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have just won the 75th Hunger Games, and for the first time in the history of the games, there are two winning tributes who also happen to be from the same district. Both Katniss and Peeta are allowed to go back home to District 12, where they will begin their new lives as Victors. Being a Victor has its perks, such as a new, very nice house, a place of honor in the history of the Capitol, and getting enough food to keep their families fed for the rest of their lives. However, there are also some downsides to being a Victor, one of them being the obligation of going around to the different Districts in what is known as the Victory Tour.

The Victory Tour isn't as happy and cheerful as the name suggests. While on their tour, Katniss and Peeta discover that the Victory Tour entails so much more than just waving and looking pretty for the crowd. These people are the families and friends of the other Tributes who died--no, were killed, in the Games, by Peeta and Katniss. How will these crowds react to the deaths of their loved ones by the Victors' hands? How will Peeta and Katniss react to the families of the friends, and enemies that were made during the Games? If you enjoy suspense, love triangles, and politicians being made absolute fools, read onward and find out what happens as these two Victors from District 12 embark on what is sure to be an interesting tour of the Capitol.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins reviewed by Alejo Lujan

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, the second book of The Hunger Games trilogy, has awed me. This book really puts you on edge and keeps you on your toes for twists. It brings a whole new excitement and mystery.  It has more detailed emotions between her two loves, her family, and the capitol. She has won the games along with Peeta cleverly and carefully. She is back home but with Peeta ignoring her. Emotions became a stir when Katniss revealed the truth. With the capitol outraged about her rebellious performance, she has sparked the thought of a rebellion in the districts. She tries to extinguish the fired districts. She yet again faces a new worry.

            After returning home, things around district were not the same except for the poverty and misery. She has time to relax and erase the thought of the games and its horror. Reunited with her family and friends, she chooses to keep valued things and once more goes out to hunt. Gale has less time to spend with her. He works in the mines, Peeta returns to baking. Her vacation will be over soon when she leaves to tour the districts. The tributes must give a speech and a banquet is held for each district.  Heat begins to rise during the tour, When they return home, there is a new surprise waiting. Katniss’ senses tell her it will not be good.

            Peeta and Katniss continue to deceive when they must return to the hunger games for the Quarter Quarll. This Quarll is the 75^th anniversary of the games. It happens every 25 years.

Their mentor, Haymitch, was the winner of The 50 anniversary Quarll. This Quarll will have 24 tributes that were winners of the past games compete once more. It is one of the capitols sick and cruel ideas. They are devastated that they have to leave their lives and families once more.

Peeta and Katniss occupy an alliance with tributes from other districts. They stink together in the games and help figure ways to escape death traps. Survival is key in their mindset. The tribute’s intention is to kill of enemies. Katniss’ is trying hard to keep Peeta alive. She is returning the favor from the last games. All goes well until she takes her eyes off him.