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  A REVIEW OF THE HUNGER GAMES BY WILL GRAVLIN "The Hunger Games" is a dystopian science fiction novel by Suzanne Collins. The novel takes place in a future North America, called Panem. It's divided into the Capitol and twelve districts. Each year, as a punishment for the district's rebellion, the Capitol selects one boy and one girl, who are called "tributes," from every district to participate in the Hunger Games – an event that everyone in the districts is forced to watch, where the tributes must fight to the death until only one remains. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister Prim's place as a tribute from District 12. The male tribute is Peeta Mellark, who has liked Katniss since childhood. Alongside her fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, Katniss navigates the deadly challenges of the Hunger Games arena, where she has to confront the other tributes and the political scheme of the Capitol. As the story unfolds, Katniss becomes a symbol of resista

     "Caraval" draws readers into the book through Stephanie Garber's realm of intrigue and wonder. Published in the fall of 2016, "Caraval" takes readers on an enthralling journey where reality combines with illusion, and secrets lurk around every corner.      "Caraval" intricately weaves a tale through the eyes of Scarlett Dragna, our resilient protagonist, and her sister Tella. While some may find the narrative structure challenging, it enriches the story by offering diverse perspectives into the enigmatic world of Caraval.      The novel unfolds during the allure of the legendary game, where Scarlett navigates a labyrinth of lies and magic in search of her missing sister Tella. As the stakes escalate, so does the complexity of Scarlett's journey, as she confronts her deepest fears and unravels the mysteries of Caraval.      At the heart of "Caraval" lies the enduring bond between Scarlett and Tella, tested against betrayal and intrigu

    The Song of Achilles , written by Madeline Miller, is an astoundingly impactful book. It incorporates Greek mythology and history to tell the tale of young lovers Patroclus and Achilles. Patroclus, a prince, is sent away as a child because of his kind and gentle stature. He is sent to live under another king, Peleus, who has a son named Achilles. His son is seemingly quite the opposite of Patroclus, as he is much more bold and daring. Achilles is destined to fight at Troy as an eternal legend and die, or not fight, but simply be forgotten. This choice becomes tougher when the two grow a closer bond with each other, training under Chiron, a centaur who has trained multiple war heroes. Eventually, Achilles and Patroclus fight in Troy for years. The stubborn Achilles refuses to help the Greeks after some turmoil between the two, and Patroclus, in an attempt to help the Greeks, wears the armor of Achilles and rushes into battle, only dying at the hands of Hector. Achilles, distraught b