I seriously need to re-read the first book and determine where it was exactly that I decided I didn't like it because this one was aweseome :D. It was a bit slow to start because I was eager to see what happened at the Games, but I can't wait to read the next and see what Katniss and company do in the predicament we left off on. Actually, I love starting series' after all of the books come out because then I don't have to get pissed at a cliffhanger such as this. 
 Also, what I like about this book is the characters. We got to know Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch, and others a bit more. Out of the new characters Finnick kind of grew on me, I like him a lot for some weird reason. All in all, great story, great book, great characters, and I have officially put the next on hold at the library! ;P