Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy, was another interesting read for me as it follows Katniss again to rebel against the government. This doesn’t continue the hunger games but is placed in the capitol. The author, Suzanne Collins, was able to bring the characters back to life in this last installment. This book kept me interested almost as much as the first two others. I would recommend this book to middle schoolers and high schoolers who are interested in dystopian fiction and some good action. The trilogy was an amazing piece of literature that was liked so much that it is now in movie form as well. I would also recommend the movies to anyone that enjoyed the series.

The last installment of the trilogy honestly wasn't my favorite. Maybe it's because it didn't involve any games, but I do appreciate the rebellion story line and the struggle against the Capitol. I almost never say this, but I think it made a better movie than a book where you could really get that action packed dystopian vibe. The epilogue is a great way to leave our characters, and the universe and all in all the series was a major page turner.

This last part of this adventurous trilogy showcased many themes, specifically darker ones. From near-death experiences and struggles of mental health, we follow Katniss on her path to kill the man who was the root of all of her and many others’ suffering, President Snow. This book delves into the complex mind of the 18-year-old protagonist Katniss Everdeen and how she is affected by her list of growing traumatic experiences. The reader is constantly on edge as just when you think you know what she will do in a situation, she does something completely unpredictable. This teaches that the psychology of someone is a difficult concept to try to grasp and fully understand. We see how Katniss carries her feelings of grief and anger and reflect those feelings in her actions and words. We also see her cross paths with death multiple times and how she begins to feel about the concept of death through her thoughts. All in all, this story contains dark themes yet we see how Katniss overcomes them and watch her huge character development since the first book. 4/5 - - @kia of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy and is done very well. This book will have you wondering when the next big thing will happen. It will have you happy, sad, scared, and unbelievably angry. One moment near the end of the book will have you sobbing and livid with the author. My personal favorite scene is when Katniss sings a song around peers, a very peaceful moment amongst the chaos that is this book. The main theme in this book is sacrifice, and it is very prominent. This book is heartbreaking but, the perfect way to end the Hunger Games trilogy. - @ve_teenreview of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board

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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” is the third and final book of the Hunger Games series. It begins with Katniss waking up in the underground District 13, she had been rescued from the arena of the Hunger Games after she attempted to destroy it. She also learned that District 12 was unfortunately bombed and destroyed by the Capitol. District 13 was supposed to be destroyed however, a refugee camp was built underground by its President Coin to provide for the people of Panem who had survived the Capitol’s violence against the district rebellions. Katniss lived and trained as a soldier at District 13, but Peeta was captured and tortured by the Capitol after the 75th Hunger Games. Soon, Katniss became Panem’s leader for rebellion and battle against the Capitol. She led several rebellions with her friends from other districts, survived when the capitol tried bombing District 13, and saved Peeta.
What I liked about this book is that it shows the true character of Katniss and what she is capable of. I also liked how the author portrayed the various rebellions, it really showed how terribly the Capitol had treated the rest of Panem. What I disliked about this book is that it felt that the story was slightly rushed. It would have been better if Suzanne Collins had taken more time for the story to finish.

Katniss has been rescued from the 3rd Quarter Quell, only to realize that her home District 12 has been reduced to rubbish and her supposed boyfriend Peeta Mellark has been kept captive by President Snow in the Capitol, who has been mentally altered to despise Katniss. Meanwhile, there is a series of rebellions going on among the districts that Katniss has sparked and eventually goes on a mission within the Capitol to murder Snow. By now, Peeta has been rescued from the Capitol and the rest of the story helps refine and heal the relationship between Peeta and Katniss. This sequel definitely doesn’t capitulate to disappointment; readers will find this full of action and the plot will surely draw them in to finish this compelling trilogy.

I hate the ending

Not the conclusion that I personally wanted from this trilogy, but a good read nonetheless.

Hunger Games and Catching Fire are soooo much better than this.

My daughter is thirteen and Hunger Games is inappropiate for her to be reading. She is above average reading lexile in class. Her dad and me have begin to read her books before she does and make sure the plot is good morals. Not every recomended novel for sixth grader is written by kid friendly authors.