26. (opinion on the end of Catching Fire)

Wow.  I think I can speak for just about everyone who has read the Hunger Games series when I say that the end to this novel was absolutely shocking.  The idea to literally destroy the main weapon of power that the Capitol has at its disposal (the Games), was ingenious.  The end of this novel, with the destruction of the arena, followed by the revelation of the alliance between Plutarch Heavensbee and the rebels, plus the destruction of District twelve and beginning of full-scale rebellion in the Districts was not only gripping, but also a huge cliffhanger.  So many questions are answered with tis conclusion, but at the same time, so many are raised.  What is going to happen to Peeta?  How will the battle between the Capitol and the Districts end this time?  Will the Capitol discover the headquarters of the rebel alliance in District 13?  Right now, we don't even know if Peeta is still alive.  If he is, he is definitely not safe, considering that he was found by the Capitol and removed from the arena.   The biggest question mark is how Katniss's future will play out.  It is blatantly obvious that she is viewed by the rebels as a source of hope, and destined to be a leader in some capacity, but so many obstacles stand in her way.  Will she ever trust Haymitch again after he failed to protect Peeta in the arena?  Even if that trust is restored, she has become public enemy #1 for the Capitol, and they will take any and all measures necessary to eliminate her.  Also, if Peeta is still alive, and his rescue is possible, how will that sway Katniss's agenda? Last time Peeta's life was on the line, Katniss was willing to put her own life at stake to avoid having to live without him.  There now exists the possibility for a similar scenario, but with much higher stakes.  After a great end to what I thought was a great book, all I can think about doing is going out and getting my hands on Mockingjay.