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Reader reviewed by Lauren

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a book taking place in the future North America in the nation of Panem. Panem has twelve districts, and each year when the Hunger Games take place, two from each are chosen to compete in an epic event: fighting to the death. The lone winner will get fame and fortune, and everyone else dies.

Katniss lives with her mother and younger sister (her father died in a mining accident). When her little sister gets nominated, she takes her place and leaves the 12th and poorest district to a futuristic city with more luxeries than she could imagine. The other competitor from her district's name is Peeta, and the two weren't ever really friends, but they get along.

When the Games finally begin, Katniss is on her own against 23 other girls and boys who are all striving for the same thing: to survive. Groups from higher level districts team up for the beginning, and somehow Peeta gets in, working along side them. However, Katniss learns that it's all an act when he saves her life later on.

Katniss and Peeta's trainer can send them helpful items if need be. Because of this he has some leverage over what he wants the pair to do, and he wants them to act like they're in love with each other. Katniss and Peeta act well, working as a team when a sudden rule states that you can work with your district teammate. The problem is that Peeta is mortally wounded.

This book is very well constructed and completly original. I'd reccomend it to absolutly everyone!