The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel set in future North America, after the land has been destroyed. Due to a feud with the Capitol (the richest and ruling area), all 12 remaining districts are required to fight in the "Hunger Games" , a death match between teenagers for the entertainment of the Capitol. 16-year old Katniss Everdeen, a father-less girl lives with her sister, Primrose "Prim" Everdeen, and their mother in district 12. She hunts alongside her best friend since a very young age, Gale Hawthorne. When the time for the Hunger Games comes around, the names picked are Primrose and a boy named Peeta, the bakers son. Katniss, not wanting her sister to suffer, volunteers for Prim. What happens next is a tale of gore death and misery, but also love hope and teamwork. This book shows how vulnerable we are without our luxuries and how weak we are alone. It shows true life, like how kindness gets repaid, and sacrifices are never made in vain. I gave this book 5 stars, because it shows readers that no matter what, nothing is impossible. Keep on going, no matter what.