Review: Dear Scarlett by Fleur Hitchcock

"My Dad didn't leave me much, just the tools of his trade and a head for heights but he did teach me the different between right and wrong. He was very good at that.

When Scarlett is given a box belonging to her father, the jewel-thief that has been dead for five years, she doesn't know what to expect. She finds it's full of clue's and maybe she can find out the truth about her father's mysterious life but only if she can work out what they all mean. Except people already have their perspectives, won't Scarlett follow in her father's footsteps? With her new friend Ellie she sets off on a trail that leads her into the life of someone she never knew at all. Was Scarlett's dad really a thief? Why did he tell her to 'keep looking up'? More so, what does it mean to be his daughter? And it looks like she is just about to find out, could she be risking more than she had thought?

Don't you just love this cover?

Dear Scarlett was a brilliant, exciting and quirky read. It has an engaging plot, with an interesting main-character that narrates the novel. The plot itself is mysterious, and despite being set for a younger audience, I feel this is a great read for people up to the ages of around twelve.

Scarlett was a witty, funny and courageous character. There are moments, on Scarlett's journey to discover who her dad really is, when you are laughing at the comments Scarlett makes or what she does. Scarlett has to deal with more than most ten-year-old girls but what you will notice throughout the book is that she grows. Through the novel she has to discover who she really is, in which you fid Scarlett is somebody who will fight for what she believes in, which really captures you on her journey. The other characters in this novel other than Scarlett, have their own personalities that are definitely stand-outs.

What I would say is some parts are realistic, despite being fiction. Being one of the strongest part of the book for humour. I felt that it could have been altered slightly. Apart from that, the plot was very mysterious. There is never one way the plot may go but it creates the perfect adventure novel.

There are some issue's in society that are talked about in this book. Subjects including bullying, stereo-typing and threat are in the plot and I feel they're important to be told. Stereo-typing plays a part in Scarlett's story, as she feels she should follow her Dad's footsteps as the people around her think she will.  The writing itself is funny, witty, smart and descriptive. It had a child-like quality to it but there were so many detailed descriptions and new idea's it was completely original.
I completely enjoyed this book and when I put it down, I wanted to read more about Scarlett's personality. She was fun to read about, and I think that is one of the best qualities to have in a book. Some scenes could be frightening for younger reads so I feel this is mainly for ages 10-12 but is the perfect relaxing read that you can just enjoy if you are 12-14. It definitely has it's laugh-out-loud moments!

Review: Twelve Minutes to Midnight(Christopher Edge)

'Each tick of the clock brings chaos closer'

It's 1899 and the new century is now approaching. Penelope Tredwell is the thirteen-year-old owner of The Penny Dreadful, at the most competitive time of Literacy London: magazine stands filled with the creations of H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle and H. Rider Haggard. Writing under the pen name of Montgomery Flinch, she creates sinister and spine-tingling tales to grip all readers. Always seeking the next venomous plot for her magazine's pages, she is intrigued when Montgomery Flinch receives a letter from Bedlam. Every night at twelve minutes to midnight, the inmates of the notorious hospital for the insane rise, rise from their beds and begin scribbling on any surface they can find. To everyone who reads them, they make no sense but Penny wants to discover the truth. But, what can they mean? Soon she's ensnared in a venomous plot to try and fill the pages of her bestselling magazine. Although, it doesn't take her long to discover that these pieces don't make up a story, it's the future. And the future looks deadly.


Twelve Minutes to Midnight was a page-turning, exciting mystery novel that I couldn't put down. It combined historic elements from the time is was set along with the intense mystery surrounding London's Bedlam. With detailed descriptions, Christopher Edge was able to capture you into this exhilarating plot. This novel, told mainly through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Penelope Dreadful, brought you back in time into one of the strongest literacy times: Literacy London. It was a detailed descriptions of the main places that were in London and are still there today but were also beautiful to read with a rich-gothic style of writing. It became a sinister adventure novel, with a dark and daring plot. It was a book that I wasn't expecting to be one I enjoyed so much. I loved the way it made you feel like you were inside this plot.

Penelope Dreadful was insightful, bold, smart and a female-heroine I loved to read about. Penny was feisty and un-flinching no matter what situations she came up against. A young girl that questions everything but also is so wise that she understands what is going on. The plot Penny was trapped in became a fight for humanity. Being under the pen name of Montgomery Flinch is really a challenge for Penny as all she wants is to be recognised for being able to write these bear-knuckle tales. Although, I found I could relate to Penny through her love for writing but the fact she is a teenage girl. In many points in the novel she is wearing dresses and wants to be involved where she can't. The team that surrounds her are also interesting with different personalities coming into one novel. I loved how their relationships grew throughout the novel and how it was clear that Penny loved them having lost her own parents.

The plot itself was gripping and exciting with unexpected twists and turns filling every chapter. The characters were mysterious in a place where no one can be trusted. There were so many parts of London that were hidden-something much more sinister than what you first think is happening. I found this novel surprising because when I first picked this book up and began reading, I didn't think It would be this good but I loved that it was unsuspecting. Penny was a female character to root for in this spine-tingling adventure! One thing I would point out though is that it is slightly advanced for readers with some words I was finding difficult- for ages 11+

*Thank you to Nosy Crow for providing me with this ARC*

'Twelve Minutes to Midnight was an exciting mystery novel that I was unable to put down. With unexpected plot twists and turns, this novel also had a female-heroine worth rooting for. I really enjoyable novel for ages 11+, with also a rich-gothic style'

Check this book out on - Goodreads

****

Review: Alice Bliss by Laura Harrington

"Can you ever let go of those who leave?"

Alice Bliss, a fifteen year-old girl who is smart, funny and clear. She idolizes her father and tries to follow his example. But when her father decides to leave home to go to fight in a war, Alice is distraught. Her father has everything he needs here, a wife, his children, even his garden he puts every care into to. Alice has to try to continue without him around. Remembering what her father told her before he left, arguing constantly with her mum and throwing herself into school while waiting desperately for his phone calls, or his letters all while trying to stay strong for her younger sister. But when the letters suddenly stop, their worst nightmares come true. They are told he is missing in action, with no idea of whether he is dead or alive, how badly he is injured. Know they have to face up to the fact he may never return. But Alice refuses to believe he is dead and prepares for his return home-not mentioning falling in love with the boy next door. 

Alice Bliss is a captivating coming-of-age novel that will have your eyes wide open to the consequences of war. Alice Bliss is brought to life in a powerful story full of love, loss and life. Told in Alice's perspective you can really get an insight into the life of a family when the father figure leaves for war. The pain, the uncertainties, each wrote into this emotionally honest journey of a young girl. Funny and packed full of the personality of a teenage-girl, it had me laughing throughout. 'Alice Bliss' brings to life a character that is relatable and who, every single young girl can find a bit of themselves in. A main part of this novel was the struggling relationship between mother and daughter. Alice doesn't look at her mum, the way she see's her father and feels like she can control things while he's gone. To make him proud. I loved following their story-just the two of them- as they attempt to make their relationship work.  'Alice Bliss' was also beautifully written with detailed flashbacks of Alice's life when she is thinking about her father. I was willing Alice on as she falls in love, finds out who she really is and grows up. The complicated life she has is full of hope, as I found myself with tears in my eyes, or excited about the chance of first-love.When I put this book down I found myself anticipating the fact of being young and being free. I adored this book, which I recommend to ages 12+. 

'Alice Bliss was a captivating coming-of-age novel, that has your eyes open to the consequences of war for the families of the soldiers. Alice was a main-character every girl can relate to, in a novel full of life, loss and love: that will captivate you as she experiences first-love and grows up'

****

A Sea of Stars by Kate Maryon Review!

Maya wishes she could go surfing with her friends on her beach. She wishes that she could be allowed out without having a watchful eye over her. She wishes she can have freedom. After her younger brother Alfie died when she was younger, Maya is left as an only child. Along with over-protective parents, especially mum. Maya misses her 'old' family. When they would travel around, her dad writing a travelling article instead of using Google Earth and her outgoing mother who would travel with them. Cat has the freedom to do what she likes, and no one can stop her. But Maya and Cat's lives are about to collide. Maya's family has decide to adopt Cat as her own mum can barely look after herself, let alone her daughter. This has been the day Maya has been waiting for, the chance to have her own sister. Maya plans out all the things they will do but everything is not as she had hoped. Tensions rise and secrets surface as their mother tries to create a family. Maya's dad and Cat begin to share special moments she can't help feeling jealous. Cat is allowed to do whatever she wants, never getting into trouble. But how can they become sisters, if they can't even become friends?

A heart-warming story of friendship, loss and how to cope when your world is thrust upside-down.  Kate Maryon creates two completely difference girls from equally as different backgrounds who's lives collide in complicated circumstances. Packed full of emotion, Maya and Cat are so fully brought to life. It also deals with really important issues such as adoption, loss and freedom, that needed to be discussed. Each character has such realistic issues that bring another part to the story.  Maya's mum is struggling to understand that her daughter is growing up and letting go of the past. Cat has so clearly been given too much responsibility, and is know also struggling with the concept of having to understand that she is no longer allowed to do what she wants when she wants. Another interesting point to this story was the surfing. It is Maya's hobby and the only place she really feels alive. The grasp on surfing was definitely there with all the moves described so Maya knew what she was doing. Full of beautiful descriptions that give you a clear picture of the places in the book.   Nobody can predict the gripping ending that ties this book together. I still can't stop thinking about these characters and how honestly brought to life they were. I recommend this book for ages 10-14 because   of the topics discussed throughout. I loved this book.

A Sea of Stars is captivating as secrets are discovered and friendships are made. A gem of a novel.
****

Book Review: Dear Dylan - Siobhan Curham

I recently finished Dear Dylan by Siobhan Curham and loved every moment of reading it. Here are my thoughts:

Fourteen year old Georgie Harris feels like she has no one to talk to. Not her bully of a step-father, Tone Deaf or her mum, who always takes his side and her best friend is obsessed with the latest diets and getting a boyfriend. All Georgie wants to do is go to the local drama workshop over the summer but Tone-Deaf makes sure she will stay at home to look after her tooth-fairy obsessed sister. With no one to talk to Georgie begins to email Dylan Curtland, an actor from her favourite soap opera Jessop Close. When Dylan starts emailing her back Georgie finally feels like someone is listening to her and actually cares. Georgie begins to tell him everything but is everything all as it seems? A first crush. An unexpected friendship and a dream come true.

Dear Dylan is funny, quirky and true. An emotionally compelling story . Georgie is an honest character that you can completely relate too. We all have those friends that are weight-obsessed or feel like they desperately need a boyfriend.  Each and every part of Georgie Siobhan Curham truly captivates. Dear Dylan is told in a completely unique way, through emails, but still is able to bring across a powerful emotion and connection between the characters at both ends of the email. This story has strong characters, I didn't want this book to end. With beautiful descriptions and writing in a book that just flows. Along with all of this it handles such serious subjects like Domestic Abuse and using substances but in a such a smart way. Dear Dylan is packed with everything you want in a great YA Novel. You will laugh and you will be moved close to tears with this heart-wrenching novel.  As Georgie would say this book is completely 'Frost Free'. I truly loved every moment of this book.

Rating: 5/5

Recommended Age: 11+

Have you read Dear Dylan?

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Book Review: Divergent Veronica Roth

"Three flying birds,

One for each member of the family I left behind"

In a divided futuristic society, everyone must conform. Forced to choose a faction: Abnegation: the selfless, Candor: the honest, Erudite: the intelligent, Amity: the peaceful or Dauntless, the brave or face being factionless:sixteen year old Beatrice Prior does not fit. Torn between her family and where she thinks she belongs, she ventures out alone, changing her name to Tris as, you can alone choose your name again once. Tris is shocked by her brutal new life and the tough challenges that she is facing,. Yes, Tris is drawn to a mysterious boy who both protects and threatens her. Faced with a fatal secret, dangerous secret that no one can know Tris needs to know the truth. Not able to trust those closest to her Tris needs answers. She needs to know the consequences to this dark secret and discover who she really is. Along with, where she belongs. Tris turns to face the future in world that's falling apart but the hardest choices lie ahead.

This was a heart-racing, perfectly plotted novel by Veronica Roth.  Divergent has dark secrets, mysterious characters and a strong character in Tris. Divergent has exciting twists and turns in it's fast-paced plot. This emotional plot will keep you in constant suspense as Tris discovers the consequences. The determined main character and the mysterious boy, Four all grip you to this exciting plot with a truly page-turning a quick-paced ending. Tris has very strong and truthful emotions gave her the true aspects of a teenage-girl but in a brutal world where you have to live your life a certain way. The Headquarters of Tris' faction for example had very detailed descriptions that gave you a clear picture in your head of what they could look like. This story kept me gripped right through to immesely exciting conclusion. I loved the build up to the cliff-hanger that built up so much tension. The factions were hard to remeber at times but once you know them the story flows. There is both violence and threat in Divergent that could be upsetting so I don't recommend this book to any younger readers too. Onto Insurgent!

Recommended age: 13+

Rating: 5/5

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer: Review!

You're all shocked by this post, aren't you? If you have been a member of this blog for a while you may have realized I have a slight obsession. The Hunger Games! And yes I am now reading The Twilight Saga. Shocked? Then to make this more jaw-dropping I will say that I actually really enjoyed Twilight! I know, believe what you are reading, it's true!  Here's my review,

About three things I was absolutely positive.

First Edward was a vampire.

Second, there was a part of him-and I didn't know how dominant 

that part might be-that thirsted for my blood.

And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably

 in love with him

When Isabella Swan moves to the small town of Forks in Washington she first lays eyes on Edward Cullen. Sitting in the corner of the cafeteria along with five others all chalky pale and dark eyes with bruise like shadows underneath them. All inhumanly beautiful. She looks up to find Edward's eyes fixated on her constantly and realises he is avoiding her in a class, where he pulls his chair as far away from her as you can get. Somehow Edward stops a car,hurtling towards Bella, when was too far away to reach her. When Bella spots the dent in the car, the same shape as his shoulder. Only after this near-death experience does she realize there's something different about the Cullens. They were Vampires and she was already unconditionally in love with Edward. But not normal Vampires, 'good' Vampires who don't hunt humans and drink their blood but satisfy their first by hunting animals. Before long they find themselves in an unlikely relationship but there's still a part of Edward that thirsts for Bella's blood. Her scent is just so delicious. And when Edward, who was born in 1918, is stuck in a seventeen year-old's body is there any way they can be together? How dominate is Edward's thirst? Is her scent to irresistible for Edward? and How much will this relationship put Bella and her family in?

This book really surprised me after getting mixed views from my friends. I was gripped to the story as Bella falls for vampire Edward and struggles to make the right decision. The PREFACE at the beginning instantly pulls you in as you want to know how Bella is facing her death. As the story goes on you follow Bella as she falls from Edward, it's like your reading her thoughts. It's a perfect romance novel. I would give this book a 9/10 review because it was written in American so I didn't completely understand what certain things were and this really annoys me in books! The ending chapters were exhilarating and I was literally on the edge on my seat but some parts lacked in excitement. I would recommend this book for ages 12+ as it's about vampire and characters face death in it. Which, would probably scare younger readers. Overall Twilight incredibly impressed me as it's an exhilarating, teenage romance novel with a twist! It is a great read for teenagers!

Of course Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2(the film) is out on November 16th. I'm now going to make my way through the films(My mum's got the box-set) ready to see Breaking Dawn. I felt like I was missing out not joining in with the excitement, and since there's still another 453 days till Catching Fire(Just saying..) I want to join in! Next on my list is the Divergent trilogy, which they're now making into a film!(Starts filming in March 2013)

Here's the trailer for the first Twilight(Nice snapshot!)

So yes, I really like The Twilight Saga! As much as The Hunger Games hmmmm....

Keep day dreaming!

DIZZY BY CATHY CASSIDY REVIEW

Dizzy is the first Cathy Cassidy book I've read and I was really impressed! I was gripped to this story from start to end and was willing on the characters every move.
Dizzy's mum left her and her dad when she was just four years old. She doesn't remember but by then they had toured music festivals and signed on the dole-living on social security, buying Dizzy second-hand shoes and forgetting to brush her hair. Every year on her birthday something arrives in the post for her from mum. This year though, it's different-nothing arrives in the post but someone arrives on her doorstep-her mum! It's not how she imagined her, small, tanned, her hair so short it's practically shaven, not to be called mum or Linda but Storm. When her mum Storm reads Dizzy's tarot cards it says that her calm, cautious, ordered life is about to change forever. They predict adventure, travel and freedom. When Storm says that she wants to take Dizzy away with her for the summer-with five weeks still remaining in school-her dad says 'NO' but Storm has other plans. These plans are the thing that sets Dizzy world in a spin.

SPOILER ALERT!


When Dizzy arrives in Scotland  for the Solistice Festival she meets Zak, Tess, Mouse, Leggit and of course Finn. She didn't realize that Storm had a boyfriend or another child to look after, Mouse. Finn and Dizzy used to be inseparable when they were little kids and Finn always goes around barefoot. When Finn and Dizzy decide to go out busking along with troubled seven-year-old Mouse(Who is now for stealing) and Leggit. Finn persuades Dizzy to ring her dad at the phone box but when Lucy his dad's girlfriend answers the phone she puts it down. 'Dad never invites Lucy to stay overnight, now I'm gone she's there?' You finally see Mouse happy at the beach they after spending the morning out busking but everything turns upside down when Mouse
steals from a beach shop. When they end up getting back to the festival they are staying at, Storm says they need to move on 'NOW' but why? What's the rush?  


When they move into Tess's place at Bramble Cottage, everyone is happy and safe. There is a tree house in the garden where Dizzy, Finn, Mouse and of course Leggit spend their nights under the stars. Storm and Zak tell Dizzy they are moving to India to help out Zak's brother but when Mouse says 'No' Dizzy decides to stay too.  For Finn's birthday, he asks Dizzy if he wants to go down to the beach with him. This is where they finally KISS after playing the 'Dizzy Game'.(At that moment I was like YESSSS!) Dizzy realizes that this game came from a time long before afternoons on the field with her school friends. The part that turns the whole story around is when Mouse falls into the bonfire set up for Finn's birthday after trying to do a stunt on Finn's BMX. Finn follows him in and saves Mouse's life. This is when their whole story comes out and Mouse is taken into care. Finally, Dizzy's father comes to find her after Tess gets in touch with him. I'm so happy Finn and Mouse were okay and loved the ending to this book when Dizzy mentions that she knows that if herself Storm, Finn and Mouse look out of the window they will all see the Pole Star and this is how they stay connected.


SPOILER OVER


It says for ages 9+ on the back of this book but I think it should be for ages 10+. I know it's only a years difference but when somebody gets seriously burned, this is when the age moves up. This is the only reason I think it should be a book for children 10+. I really enjoyed this book, it had excitement, romance and you were willing on the characters at their every move. I would rate this book a 9/10 because the ending needed a bit more explanation for me. I would have loved to know what happened when all the characters met up again and what is happening with Dizzy and Finn, apart from that it was a great read!


BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

The next author I'm going to be entering will be...Cathy Cassidy! I'm not sure if this will be the author I will be sending the questions the winner's of my Writing Competition ask to yet but she has agreed to be interviewed! I'm so excited! I'm such a big fan of her after reading both the amazing 'Dizzy' and 'Indigo Blue'(Review coming soon)


Anyway, just a very long update from a day dreamers world,

THE HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY REVIEW!

I have now finished The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins and can't find the words to describe how amazing it is! It's exhilarating, exciting, gets your heart racing and leaves you in constant suspense! This is my review on the final book in this fantastic series:


Mockingjay starts when Katniss is standing in the remains of her old house, in the Seam. Within 15 minutes of Katniss blowing the force field in the Quarter Quell there were planes in the sky and bombs were raining down on District 12. It was Gale, Katniss' best friend and hunting partner, who saved over 800 residents, including Prim and her mother by leading them to the Meadow. They managed until the hovercraft from District 13 arrived. They know are all residents of District 13, each given a compartment underground. It was a shock saying no one knew District 13 even existed, instead it was all underground. As she walks back to Victors Village and goes into the house belonging to her she finds Buttercup Prim's pet cat. All she can think is how he survived but thousands of people didn't? But then she notices a sent from upstairs and goes to find out what it is. On her dresser she finds a white single rose and knows immediately who it's from-President Snow.


When they get back to District 13 both Katniss and Gale are needed in Command. When Katniss notices the screen she see's Caesar Flickerman and Peeta and is shocked to see that he is still alive and looking healthy!. Peeta was captured by the Capitol when District 13 picked up Katniss in the Quarter Quell. When he calls for a Ceasefire Katniss makes a decision. She decides to agree to become the Mockingjay, the symbol of Rebellion. What everyone has been trying to persuade her to become since she arrived and why the rebels saved her instead of Peeta. She makes Coin agree that if she becomes the Mockingjay her family will get to keep Buttercup, that she will be allowed to go out and hunt with Gale, Peeta, Annie and the other captured victors will be granted immunity, it will be announced in Public and she will KILL SNOW!


As tensions rise and battles commence will the rebels win? Will Katniss and Peeta ever see each other again? Who will be killed in the war? What will happen to Katniss if the rebels lose? Will Katniss kill snow? What twists and turns are too come?


SPOILER ALERT!


The last few chapters kept my heart racing and I couldn't work out what would happen next! When I thought I knew, there was another twist and the whole story changed! I wasn't expecting Prim's death but then I was completely shocked when Katniss saw President Coin's true colors and killed her instead of President Snow(Even though he ended up dying). I was also shocked when Katniss' mother went to District 2 to start up a new hospital instead of going back to District 12 to be with Katniss but I can see the reasons why she couldn't come back.


The thing everyone wants to find out is who Katniss ends up marrying! I did want her to end up with Gale up until the final few chapters and I realized that Peeta truly loves her and would die for her(as we all saw from the first two books) I also realized, like Katniss, that Peeta is the one she needs most. She struggled when Peeta was captured by the Capitol and when he arrived back with his head messed up with Tracker Jacker Venom but while in the arena she didn't seem to miss Gale as much. So, when Peeta returned to District 12 and they made the book full of all the things they should never forget It really touched me. The final few lines left me in tears when Peeta asks Katniss 'You love me, real or not real?' and she answers 'Real' especially because this line was used earlier in the book and helped to build back up Peeta's proper memories.


The Epilogue for me didn't answer enough questions. I would have loved to have found out:
-What happened to Gale?
-Did Katniss' mother ever come back?
-What were her two children called?
-What happened to Finnick and Annie's child?
-Did Plutarch stay as President?
-The main one for me was what happened to Haymitch?


Even though it didn't answer those questions the ending for Katniss and Peeta was perfect! I loved the way Suzanne Collins wrote the epilogue explaining how Katniss said there are no more Hunger Games and the memorials have been built but saying that the questions are only just beginning for them. How her children take the words for the song she sang to Rue for advantage and how they don't know they play on a graveyard. The part I LOVED was the way she ended the whole series with Katniss is explaining how she plays a game in her head on the bad mornings about all the good things she's seen even though it's repetitive after all these years then, Katniss ends on-"But there are worst games to play"  This was an ending that left you wanting more but had a point behind it!


SPOILER OVER!


I would rate this book a 10/10(without the epilogue) because you can't work out what will happen next and when something does happen it changes the story! Also, it kept my heart racing! The battle scenes were so realistic and I could picture every scene in my head. It made me feel every emotion possible from hating Snow to feeling like you know each and every character like there your own best friend/sister/lover! I would recommend this book for ages 12+ because it is violent(as there is a rebellion) and it can be hard to understand at a young age as it tackles grown up topics like war, death and murder. The only part that disappointed me slightly was the epilogue because even though it gave the end for Katniss and 'her lover' I would have loved to find out the ending for the other main characters!!


You have to put this series on the top of your 'MUST BUY!' list! I'm sad to see it all end but what a FANTASTIC series! The ending leaves you wanting more from Katniss' story. I can't wait to see it all come alive on the big screen over the next few years!


Keep Day Dreaming & Read The Hunger Games Trilogy!
Sophie:D

THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE REVIEW!!

Another exhilarating book from The Hunger Games series! I really don't know how Suzanne Collins does it!

This book continues a few months after the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta are back home and it's the morning of the Victory Tour where they will travel to all the districts including the Capitol. Katniss gets a visit from President Snow who warns her that after her episode with the berries when she was in the arena the districts are on the brink of an uprising. He also warns her that she knows about her kiss with Gale and she will have to prove too a lot of people including himself that her relationship with Peeta is real, or the president will make Gale pay for it! With the warning in her head she heads off on the Victory Tour with Peeta(her fellow victor) Effie(the person that keeps them in charge) and Haymitch(their mentor). When they arrive at their first stop District 11(the district Rue was from)  all goes well until the end of their speeches where them and the district makes a big mistake that leaves a shocking consequence. Katniss and Peeta continue with their tour and when they get too the Capitol Katniss realises  all they have done so far is not enough so at their interview Peeta gets down on one knee and proposes but is this really happily ever after? As they arrive back from the tour things go from bad to worse, with rebellion brewing in the districts and the MockingJay pin Katniss wore in the arena a symbol of rebellion a BIG bombshell is dropped, that nobody see's coming: for the Hunger Games 'Quarter Quell' which is celebrated every 25 years.

This book continues the series with a BANG! Exhilarating, exciting and leaving you in even more suspense than the first part of the trilogy. I would rate this book another BIG 10/10 as you don't see anything coming and you can't put it down. I would again recommend this book for ages 12+ because again it is the Hunger Games so there are deaths and murders(which is a more grown up topic) and it can be hard to understand for the younger readers. I would just like to add that the ending is unbelievable and you need the second book on hand because of the way it leaves you in such, shocking suspense. This book and series is a MUST READ there is only one word to describe it all WOW!!!!