The riveting writing and complex characters continue. There's a lot in these novels to guess at and try to figure out along with Katniss - some of them are easy, but sometimes the twists leave you with your jaw hanging open. (Or slightly emotional? Just me?)

I enjoy the dark nature of this series and the push-and-pull of Katniss' narration. She's not a character you always understand or agree with, but that's kind of why I love her. I just keep rooting for her success in surviving - sometimes that's all she can hope for.