I loved the The Hunger Games and the 2nd installment keeps the story right on track and moving forward. It is the mark of a great book when you have no idea what will happen or who will come out on top. I can't wait to find out. 
 While I thoroughly enjoyed Cathing Fire, I couldn't give it the 5 stars. We jump right into the action of this book with lots of new characters, but no real chance to get to know them well or feel for their plight. I would have enjoyed spending a bit more time with the Tributes of the 75th Quell and understanding their own motivations and where they stand in regards to the revolution of the districts. 
 Other than that, it was a satisfying book with a heck of a cliffhanger. I'm glad I'm reading these for the first time now and don't have that agonizing wait between books!