5/6/2012 - Although this book isn't on the reading list - I had to read it!  Currently, I'm about 329 pages into the book.  I've been reading it really slow....my excuse......I got a new toy that I've been playing with lately, instead of reading.  Hope to finish this book soon as I need to get back on track with my 2012 reading schedule!  :)  Plus I only have like 60 pages to go.....

I thought overall this was a great book.  Suzanne Collins does a great job at bringing the characters to life.  I loved the highs and lows of this book - it's like Suzanne wanted the readers to feel everything the characters were feeling.  Because of that, I felt as though I was walking along side  Katniss the main character in the book throughout the story.  Cinna's character is amazing and Katniss all I can say is she is one bad chick!!!!!  There were literally parts of the story where I cried, shouted, screamed, shook my head and laughed.  Again this book is a great read - a must read before seeing the movie!

REVIEW COMING SOON!