I thought this book was incredible; Suzanne Collins did such a great job! I was a bit skeptical at first, but I finished it in two days, thought about it for a bit, and now that I'm writing this, I am thoroughly convinced that it really IS a great novel! I don't usually read YA literature so I can't compare it to much from that genre (except Twilight? ughhh), but the story line kept me enthralled throughout the entire thing. Katniss is an excellent character and, I think, a great role model for female readers. She has her issues, especially about her father's death, but don't we all have them? I think I actually admired her faults while reading because it was so refreshing to have a main character who wasn't practically a Christ-figure. She is strong, both physically and mentally, which is a characteristic many young girls should read about more often. When things need to get done in this book, Katniss does what she needs to do to save who she loves (her mother, Prim, Rue, Peeta). And I have to admit, I have a special place in my heart for a kick-ass heroine who can save men, women, you name it. Alright, I'll stop the gushing. In short, I loved this book and I am currently 96% of the way through Catching Fire on my Kindle!