Loving These Books

I have now finished the Hunger Games series and the Barrington family Saga series.  I loved them both!

Catching Fire.  This was my favorite of the series.  The twists and turns continued to catch me by surprise.  The characters continue to grow and have great depth.  The new characters introduced are just as strong. 

Mockingjay.  This was my least favorite.  I didn’t mind the ending, just the entire book seemed a little scattered.  I felt like too many things were being forced to happen and there wasn’t enough detail given to important events that had been before.  It was wonderful reading and I still think it odd I enjoyed reading about something so horrible.

A Quiet Promise.  Well, this one made me cry and inspired a long talk with my mom about my tracheotomy when I was 3.  It was really good and I can always use a good cry.  I love the faith that the characters have and their determination to follow their promptings and leave their lives in the Lord’s hand knowing He will guide them.

At Heavens Door.  I really didn’t enjoy this book as much as the others.  It got really mushy and winey and I just wanted it to be over.  I guess it served a purpose, but I think the series would have been better without it.

Promise of Zion.  The final book of the series.  I enjoyed the entire series more than I thought I would.  I look forward to reading more of Stansfield’s books.  This book was probably my favorite of them all. I know that the early saints struggled, but, wow!  There was a reason I was born when I was.  I don’t think I could have faced what they did.  I continue to be impressed with their sincere desire to follow the prophets and do all that was asked, even in such circumstances.

Just as a note, I realized I had counted wrong.  With these books read, I have 14 more to go to reach my goal.  Luckily a friend recommended another series to me, so I will be starting The Mortal Instruments series next.  Thanks, Catherine!