In North America's severely depressing future all the outlying districts of the Capitol must participate every year in the Hunger Games. In order to do so they must supply one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen (known as tributes) who will enter the arena and fight until only one is left standing. It's purpose? To keep the districts in line and serve as a constant reminder of who's really in charge. This year for the Everdeen family the unthinkable happens, twelve year old Prim gets picked to go to the Games. In an act of desperation and sisterly love, her sixteen year old sister, Katniss volunteers to take her place. And so begins a horrific nightmare for Katniss (and her co-tribute Peeta) as she does everything that she can to stay alive. 
 Browsing through the bookstore the other day I came across the Hunger Games and thought that it was about time I see what all the fuss was about. Now I totally understand. The adventures of Katniss and Peeta and their struggles in the Hunger Games are addictive! This book is pure action, just when you think it's slowing down a bit (so you can process the craziness that's just happened) it throws you through another loop. Katniss and Peeta are perfect co-characters. They play off one another's strengths and weaknesses and you can't help but fall in love with them. Katniss is tough and a survivor. You want to root for her and her incredible ingenuity and bravery. Peeta is caring and thoughtful. He is the perfect ying to her yang. 
 This review was really easy to write because put simply, I loved this book. It keeps you guessing, its entertaining, the characters are great and the story is perfect, not intertwined with filler to make it longer. If you're a fan of dystopian fiction or adventure stories check this book out. Make sure you pick up the second at the same time though because you will want to read it right away!