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dqhvr's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Cannibalism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
nyxiee's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
also by the way i only read this book, and plan on reading its follow up books, so i can read again my old books and refresh how i feel about them before i decide what to do with them (like keeping them or donating them etc), so my review might seem a little bit more critical because my taste in books has substantially evolved based on what i have been thru and the more epiphanies i have of myself. so please keep that in mind and im sorry, i do not mean to hurt any fans' feeling over this review; in fact i used to be a major fangirl of the series and especially katniss when i was just a few years younger. but now im 18, and i just want to voice my opinions of this book since this book and its series is hyped by so many people, so hopefully my tiny little review wont make much impact on its glowing reputation<3
now starting with the negatives .... its just, some parts of katniss' character and the whole hetero ya genre/writing style just felt a little cringey for my taste. it was to the point where i basically struggled to finish the book. i had to even make every single character queer and change the whole plot to spice it up and make myself continue since i couldnt stand this type of predictable cheesy ya hetero romance. overall, the whole hetero romance just felt too much for my personal preferences and i kind of wish katniss focused on a way to fight the capitol while trying to play their games instead of having frantic thoughts here and there; going from the games, then her feelings, then doubts etc. if she focused more on hatching a plan for rebellion after the games as a revenge, it would probably given it enough content to not need a romance element to it and have katniss and peeta work another angle in surviving the games(like childhood besties or smthng)
buutt there some special moments that made me feel so sad and happy and philosophical with the system, both in the book and in real life, that gave me a new appreciation towards this book (like the bond between katniss and rue). and this is where i have conflicting emotions, where if it werent for those wholesome moments, and me changing everything in my head, id prolly give this a 1 star, but those heartwarming scenes and corruption of the capitol kind of teeters my judgement as a whole to 3-4 stars.
the element of the dystopian setting and the famous games may appeal to your preferences, but, to me, it seems that it keeps being over shined with the romance elements here and there. tho, if your into this type of romance where one doubts the others intentions and this whole back and forth of they love me, they love me not, with a hint of enemies to lovers and fake dating, then i totes recommend this book to you and support your taste in books!! just bc this book made me uncomfortable doesnt mean you wouldnt like it, so you should give it a read if this book and its synopsis is your cup of tea! :D
now starting with the negatives .... its just, some parts of katniss' character and the whole hetero ya genre/writing style just felt a little cringey for my taste. it was to the point where i basically struggled to finish the book. i had to even make every single character queer and change the whole plot to spice it up and make myself continue since i couldnt stand this type of predictable cheesy ya hetero romance. overall, the whole hetero romance just felt too much for my personal preferences and i kind of wish katniss focused on a way to fight the capitol while trying to play their games instead of having frantic thoughts here and there; going from the games, then her feelings, then doubts etc. if she focused more on hatching a plan for rebellion after the games as a revenge, it would probably given it enough content to not need a romance element to it and have katniss and peeta work another angle in surviving the games(like childhood besties or smthng)
buutt there some special moments that made me feel so sad and happy and philosophical with the system, both in the book and in real life, that gave me a new appreciation towards this book (like the bond between katniss and rue). and this is where i have conflicting emotions, where if it werent for those wholesome moments, and me changing everything in my head, id prolly give this a 1 star, but those heartwarming scenes and corruption of the capitol kind of teeters my judgement as a whole to 3-4 stars.
the element of the dystopian setting and the famous games may appeal to your preferences, but, to me, it seems that it keeps being over shined with the romance elements here and there. tho, if your into this type of romance where one doubts the others intentions and this whole back and forth of they love me, they love me not, with a hint of enemies to lovers and fake dating, then i totes recommend this book to you and support your taste in books!! just bc this book made me uncomfortable doesnt mean you wouldnt like it, so you should give it a read if this book and its synopsis is your cup of tea! :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Cannibalism, and Abandonment
iamastick's review
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Genocide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, and War
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts