I didnt want to like this. Too much hype, the upcoming movie, and I've gained a certain amount of distaste for YA of late due to some poor examples of it coming across my desk. 
 Really. I didnt want to like this. Note the five stars. 
 Collins does what every writer should aspire to while writing in this field, she writes a YA novel that doesn't feel like a kid's book. Ideally the only difference between a young adult novel and a "regular" one should be a slight simplification of language and some minor thematic differences. Collins gold medals in this. There have been comparisons to Rowlings made, but IMHO Collins blows Rowlings out of the water for skill, style and content. 
 Highly recommended to everyone on the planet. Read this... im already working on the second book and I cant wait to see the film.