Mockingjay

This is the third and final book of the Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss Everdeen has managed to survive both of the Hunger Games, but it is still not over. Now, Katniss must not only fight for herself and family, but she must lead an entire army to take on the Capitol since she has been named the “Mockingjay” – a genetic cross between a mockingbird and blue jay. This book is written in the first and present tense.


This book can very intense as we watch young teens frequently experience hard things like death and war. It can be inspiring at times, too, as we see a young female protagonist spearhead an entire revolution. The book is action-packed and may certainly appeal to boys. However, there is a bit of romance in the book (which at times feels forced), and it may be off-putting, especially with the intensity of war and destruction going around. This book is a good introduction to the utopian fantasy genre.