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Dec 05, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this last book to the Hunger Game Trilogy. It still had the element of survival and adventure that intrigued me in the first book of the series, but it focused more on the politics perspective of the revolution. This caught my interest in the first couple of chapters. The author also added on more elements to the main characters personality and traits. I was extremely caught off guard by the way Peetas character developed in this story, this surprise was a big part of the reason why I kept reading this book. One thing that this book could have done without though is the love triangle. It almost ruined the book for me. While I enjoyed the romance, the book seemed too focused on it, there would be times where I would have to force myself to keep reading to get through the love triangle and get back to the main story.4/5 -@Dimanche of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library 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