My Weekly Reading

   My weekly reading has included many things, such as a biology textbook, a writing blog run by a journalism classmate, an article on cooking delightful holiday treats for the whole family, and... CATCHING FIRE.
    I'm sure that many (if not all of you) know what Catching Fire is about, and have read it yourselves. If not, then don't worry. I shan't spoil the plot, but I must say, this book is amazing. Katniss is probably one of my favourite female characters since Hermione in Harry Potter all those years ago. She is smart, strong, and kicks butt. Peeta is also awesome, and I think he's really sweet. He'd go to the end of the world for Katniss, if she really wanted him to. Also, if the Hunger Games were done, I'd bet he'd stay there as well, just for her. Or at least I hope he would, because although I respect his good thinking and dramatic acts of defiance against the capital (I'll get back to this subject), he can get a bit sappy at times. President Snow reminds me of Voldemort, only dressed like a businessman. And Gale... I just don't like Gale. Whenever I picture him I imagine a burly redneck with yellow teeth.
   Anyway, this story is epic. My favourite part (SPOILER HERE) is where Peeta and Katniss are interviewed. You see, President Snow, being the terrible man he is, decides to have Katniss wear her wedding dress, since she'll probably have died in the Quarter Quell before it's time for her wedding. Anyway, Cinna, Katniss' stylist, does a dangerous thing, but does it willingly: He turns Katniss' gown into a dress that burns away so she's dressed as a Mockingjay. I'm pretty sure he gets killed for this though, so even though I got a little teary, I couldn't help but feel impressed by his guts. Also, Peeta then tells the capital and the rest of Panem that he already secretly married Katniss... and they're pregnant with a child. That's hardcore heartbreaking material. It's very emotional, very well-written.
    Go Team Peeta! <3