The second book in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy. After winning the brutal Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to their district, hoping for a peaceful future. But their victory has caused rebellion to break out ... and the Capitol has decided that someone must pay. As Katniss and Peeta are forced to visit the districts on the Capitol's Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. Unless they can convince the world that they are still lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying. Then comes the cruellest twist: the contestants for the next Hunger Games are announced, and Katniss and Peeta are forced into the arena once more.
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an American author best known for her globally acclaimed The Hunger Games trilogy, a dystopian series that has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and inspired blockbuster film adaptations. Born on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, Collins began her career in children's television before turning to writing. Her works, including The Underland Chronicles series, are celebrated for their gripping narratives, complex characters, and exploration of themes like survival, sacrifice, and societal inequality. Collins remains a prominent voice in modern young adult literature.