Fans of dystopian fiction, young adult literature, and those interested in themes of rebellion and survival.
In a dystopian future, Panem forces citizens into the Hunger Games, a brutal fight to the death for 24 youths.
Katniss Everdeen from District 12 defies the system, igniting a rebellion against the Capitol's rule.
Panem, formed after North America's destruction, has 12 districts ruled by the luxurious Capitol.
Katniss volunteers for her sister, and Peeta Mellark, who helped her before, is also chosen.
In the Capitol, Katniss and Peeta train. Peeta declares love, a key strategy for public sympathy.
In the arena, Katniss avoids conflict, allies with Rue, but Rue is killed, sparking district reactions.
A rule change allows two tributes from the same district to win. Katniss and Peeta feign romance for sponsors.
Forced to fight, they threaten suicide with poisonous berries, forcing the Capitol to declare them winners.