Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Aug 24, 2010 Shaun Hutchinson rated it it was amazing

Mockingjay broke my heart. It was a beautiful way to end the series. I couldn't have imagined it done better. ...more

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Mar 27, 2010 Angela Corbett rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. My initial reaction:
I don't know how much I can say without giving spoilers...but, the book was incredible, not what I expected but I loved it for so many reasons. The things the characters have to face in this last story are overwhelming and stunning on so many levels. I feel like I need to take some time to think about everything that happened and then read it again. Fantastic!

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Okay, now that it's been a few days and I've had some time to reflect (meaning I've been absolutely haunted by ...more

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Aug 24, 2010 Elizabeth *Swords for Fighting* rated it it was amazing

Mockingjay was an extraordinary end to a series. I absolutely loved it! It was completely unpredictable to me because nothing that I thought would happen did. I had no idea where Suzanne Collins was going to take Katniss in this book, which made it all the more exciting to read.

When I first received my copy of Mockingjay in the mail, I was literally shaking because I was so excited to read it! I immediately started to read it the moment it was in my hands, and I could not put it down for anythin Mockingjay was an extraordinary end to a series. I absolutely loved it! It was completely unpredictable to me because nothing that I thought would happen did. I had no idea where Suzanne Collins was going to take Katniss in this book, which made it all the more exciting to read.

When I first received my copy of Mockingjay in the mail, I was literally shaking because I was so excited to read it! I immediately started to read it the moment it was in my hands, and I could not put it down for anything but an emergency (which is in fact why I did not read it in a day, but everything is okay now). It was definitely the most anticipated book for me this year.

Mockingjay started off in the most gruesome way with Katniss walking around District 12. It was definitely not a happy beginning, but how could it be with the way Catching Fire ended. Everyone that survived District 12 is now living in District 13, but District 13 has its own problems. In fact, it is not as great as it sounded in the previous books. I would even go as far as to say that it is as bad as the Capital. The head honcho there, Coin, may seem like she wants to overthrow the Capital to get rid of President Snow's horrible ways, but I think that she is as bad as Snow. She likes power, and power is what she wants.

President Snow is probably one of the most evil villains I have ever read about in a book.He enjoys messing with Katniss' head, so he is still as evil as ever in Mockingjay. One detail I was looking forward to was why Snow's breathe smells like blood. The reason was fascinating and further displays Snow's evilness. I would have never guessed it.

I felt really bad for Peeta in this book. What happened to him was horrible. It was awful to read about, especially when Peeta was always such an all around good guy in the previous books. I would never wish it on anybody, but it further shows what Snow and the Capital are capable of.

It seems like many of the characters changed in Mockingjay, but with what they have gone through it is understandable. Katniss and Finnick are both mentally unstable. Katniss constantly pushes away everyone who loves her and wants to help her. Gale really opens up in this book, and I discovered that Katniss and Gale are extremely similar to each other especially when it comes to violence and anger. I like how Gale is extremely observant of Katniss and how they can speak to each other without actually talking. They know each other so well, but I think that is because they are so alike.

From the beginning, I kept thinking who is going to die in this book. Believe me when I say, many people do. Some of the deaths definitely hurt. There were so many deaths in this book, and some of them were extremely sad and had me on the verge of tears.

Mockingjay was a superb book. I loved everything about it. It was definitely an addicting page turner that I could not put down. I would plan on reading only one more chapter, but ended up reading three more before I even realized it. Suzanne Collins is an amazingly talented writer. The way she writes had me on the edge of my seat while I read. It was so exciting and unpredictable with a few OMG! moments. ...more

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Mar 22, 2010 Kaitlyn rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The cover, oh the glorious cover. I love all of the covers for this series. This one, with the mockingjay bursting out of the circle, is just beautiful and a bit symbolic. I literally was petting this book when it arrived on my porch. I probably shouldn’t be telling people that.

I’ll start off my review by saying that I really loved this book and it’s one of my favorite series’ as a whole. I think Suzanne Collins’ writing is beautiful and she never fails to surprise me. Typically I can figure ou ...more

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Apr 17, 2010 Mette rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-books

I sit here completely stunned, I cannot remember when I last read a series that made me think so much about life and dead and everything in between.
It really made me think about how our world is and how we treat our self and other people.

Many books has touched me but not as much as this, this book touched something deep inside of me.
I actually feel a little lost like Katniss does some places in the book and I mean that in a good way.

This series has made me go through all of my emotions from laug ...more

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May 08, 2010 Len rated it it was amazing

The Games have ended and turned into a larger arena where everyone is a player. And Katniss Everdeen is more than a player now - she's hailed as the rebel's image of hope, the Mockingjay. Just like in every war, there are a lot of casualities, sacrifices to be made, politics and powerplay, and truths that everyone need to accept. Feelings are raw, emotions are high, and stakes are larger than the last two books.

I had to remind myself from time to time to breathe while reading this book. From st ...more

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Jun 07, 2010 Ange (Our Epic TBR List) Schmelzer rated it it was amazing

After the show stopping rescue of Katniss Everdeen from the arena of the Quarter Quell, the world has been waiting to see what's next for her. Katniss never wanted any part in a rebellion against The Capitol, but here she is...their Mockingjay! The problem? The Capitol still has Peeta. How will Katniss be able to save Panem and Peeta while also ensuring her own family is safe?
All I have to say about this one is that it was PERFECT!! I can't believe she wrote it perfectly! I was ready to be disap ...more

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May 06, 2010 Coral Duran rated it liked it

I was left wanting more! I felt that the character development in this book was rushed and I didn't care for what happened in Peeta! He was made into a "monster" who wanted to kill Katniss! I didnt like this because i love the Peeta who was warm and caring and protective of her! It just wasnt the same! I felt the deaths of Finnick and Prim was rushed and we did not get to mourn them like they deserved! Ugh! ...more

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Mar 08, 2010 Mindy/fangedmom rated it it was amazing

Incredible way to end the series. Although the ending left me wanting more so much. I felt like I lost my friend when I was done. I will give it a few weeks and re-read all 3 books. Katniss showed us that she is an empowered female that does what needs to be done. Through all that she has been through, she maintains her standards and fights on. I loved them!

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Jun 14, 2010 NocturnalRavings(Jodie) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, i-own, dystopia

"But there are worse games to play." First,thats just an awesome last line.Second,I almost resent that this series has to end.But end it has and what an ending!I love this book,this series! ...more

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