** spoiler alert ** 
 So the rebellion is over, and Katniss lives to survive another day. I thought the ending was a little odd, to be honest. As I was reading it kind of came across as a blur, and that once Prim was gone, there wasn't much point to finishing off the rest of the story properly, but I guess that's a tribute to how excellent Collins' writing is. And wow wasn't that a shock, Prim's death! It wasn't even that clear to me she was until the line "My mother buries her grief in her work." (p351). Out of all the people that I thought may have been killed off, I didn't think Prim would be one of them. 
 I was also surprised at how the love-triangle sorted itself out. I was always kinda team Gale, however I guess he lost his chance when Prim was called as tribute. Collins didn't even make a big deal of it either, which is I guess a good thing in terms of how many people like the story. I guess I just felt I was somewhat short-changed in terms of romantic pay-off, however I think I've enjoyed reading too many romantic stories in my time that I've come to expect a big romantic conclusion (or want it, anyway). I knew though, that if Peeta survived, they would end up together. They've been through too much together, Peeta and Katniss. It kinda goes for anyone who's been through an big ordeal, to take a shine to those who've been through the same thing as you. 
 Overall the way the story was ended was really well done. Katniss got her somewhat of a happy ending, although still plagued by those who she killed. You are left to wonder how Panem recovered from the rebellion and what really happened with the districts. Great world, great characters, great trilogy.