I've forgotten how much I love this series.

Prior to my reread of Catching Fire, my favorite book in the series was always the first one but I think the sequel might have finally won. There are parts of it that my twelve-year-old mind did not comprehend or appreciate.
For some reason, on this read through I was really drawn to the tiny hints of rebellion in the districts. Are the Games arguably the most interesting part of the book? Yes, but they also occupy such a small percentage of it that it's impossible not to give some credit to those hints of rebellion.
I think the highlight of this read for me, though, was the characters. Admittedly, because I read this in 7th grade I did not care for Finnick or Johanna or anyone besides Katniss because I didn't understand. Reading it again has led to me realize that a) everyone who praises Finnick for being a great character has a good reason and b) that apparently the Hunger Games has a found family that I never noticed before (and I'm ashamed to admit that). I'm actually excited for Mockingjay because I don't remember what happened and I want to spend more time with the characters.
This whole series is amazing, and I don't think I'm emotionally prepared for the third book but we're reading it anyway!
4.5/5