Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. It’s a weekly meme to talk about what upcoming book we’re most looking forward to reading
Waiting on Wednesday
March 23, 2011
The Girl who was on Fire
Edited by Leah Wilson
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Published by: Smart Pop
Praised by writers from Stephen King to Stephenie Meyer, Suzanne Collins’ New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is dark, captivating, and deeply thought-provoking. Part straight-up survivalist adventure, part rich allegory, and part political thriller, the series has become a new YA favorite.
The Girl Who Was On Fire offers even more to think about for teen readers already engrossed by the Hunger Games. From the trilogy’s darker themes of violence and social control to reality television, fashion, and weaponry, the collection’s exploration of the Hunger Games by other YA writers reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, protagonist Katniss’ world really is.
The Girl Who Was On Fire covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy.
Two anthologies in a row? What’s with that? I just couldn’t resist! I mean… not only is it about THE HUNGER GAMES but there are short stories by so many awesome authors including Sarah Rees Brennan and Carrie Ryan (two of my “must by everything they ever publish” authors!) Needless to say, this one will be on my shelves ASAP!
Savannah
Woah! I have not heard of this but I love The Hunger Games!! This is a must read for me!!
Christina / Book Addict
Wow! I didn’t even know about this one. Thanks for sharing it. I am such a huge fan of The Hunger Games, so I will definitely have to add this to my TBR list. I think my students would like this one too!
Leanna (Daisy Chain Book Reviews)
I still haven’t read The Hunger Games! I know, I know! I ordered the first book last week though, since everyone was talking about the movie cast, and I felt so excluded from all the fun! lol!
Hope you enjoy this one! 🙂
Honey
I’m absolutely dying to read The Girl Who Was On Fire! What a great addition for the fans of The Hunger Games 🙂
Here’s my WoW
Christy @TheReaderBee
Awesome pick! I love THG series! I’m definitely getting this book as soon as it’s released! Here’s my WoW!
Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)
I’m trying to decide if I want to read this or not…I might wait until I see what other people think and go from there! 🙂
Christina (Christinareadsya)
I should’ve known from the title, but my first thought when I saw that cover was… “The Hunger Games. Figures someone would try to replicate it.” Oopsies! Sounds very promising though :). And Sarah Rees Brennan is a wonderful author. (Does it have a list of who also contributed?)