Catching Fire

There are some additional layers and dimensions to this sequel that create a great pace, picking up right where the last left off and giving visbility into the phase of what the aftermath of the Hunger Games looks like. The action scenes continue to be extremely well-written and there are some interesting evolutions of both story and character - with some surprises to boot - that gives the reader the perfect blend of treading new ground, keeping with the premise, and setting things up for an even bigger conclusion in the Book Three.