The Hunger Games by: Suzann Collins

Set in the future The Hunger Games is about Katniss Everdeen and her sister Prim. When Prim is picked for mandatory game of life or death Katniss can not bear to see her 12 year old sister die so young, so she herself volunteers to take her place. She and a boy her age named Peeta must compete against each other and 22 other tributes from the surrounding districts of Panam for their lives. The entire game will be broadcast to all of Panam. Before really going into the competition Peeta admits he has a bit of a crush on Katniss, giving the story a twist and adding some romance to it. Although the two must compete against each other, the rules change not long after being in the arena where only 2 tributes from the same district can compete. A beautiful novel including it all, "The Hunger Games" will keep you on the edge of your seat watching and waiting for what's going to happen next. Such a great book it's difficult to put down once you pick it up, The Hunger Games gets a 5 start rating.