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I never see these things coming. They happen too fast. One second you're proposing an escape plan and the next...

I never see these things coming. They happen too fast. One second you're proposing an escape plan and the next...

Suzanne Collins
Next, Plans, Happens
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.97, Scholastic Inc.

Well you are a piece of work aren't you?

Suzanne Collins
Kissing Him, Pieces, Wells
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.232, Scholastic Inc.

Not exactly. You see, Portia and I think that the coal miner thing's very overdone. No one will remember you in that. And we both see it has our job to make District 12 tributes unforgettable,' says Cinna. I'll be naked for sure, I think. 'So rather than focus on the coal mining itself, we're going to focus on the coal,' says Cinna. Naked and covered in black dust, i think. 'And what do we do with coal? We burn it,' says Cinna. 'You're not afraid of fire, are you, Katniss?' He sees my expression and grins.

Suzanne Collins
Jobs, Thinking, Fire

You're hideous, you know that, right?

Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire, Hideous, Knows
Suzanne Collins (2013). “The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy”, p.271, Scholastic UK

He never lets go of Annie's hand. Not when they walk, not when they eat. I doubt he ever plans to.

Suzanne Collins
Letting Go, Hands, Doubt
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.240, Scholastic Inc.

When I wake, I have a brief, delicious feeling of happiness that is somehow connected with Peeta. Happiness, of course, is a complete absurdity at this point, since at the rate things are going, I'll be dead in a day. And that's the best-case scenario, if I'm able to eliminate the rest of the field, including myself, and get Peeta crowned as the winner of the Quarter Quell. Still, the sensation's so unexpected and sweet I cling to it, if only for a few moments. Before the gritty sand, the hot sun, and my itching skin demand a return to reality.

Suzanne Collins
Sweet, Reality, Feelings
Suzanne Collins (2013). “The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy”, p.497, Scholastic UK

It'd be better if he were easier to hate.

Suzanne Collins
Hate, Easier, Ifs
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.185, Scholastic Inc.

Then I get it, what it means. At least, for me. District 12 only has three existing victors to choose from. Two male. One female... I am going back into the arena.

Suzanne Collins
Mean, Two, Arena
Suzanne Collins (2013). “The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy”, p.379, Scholastic UK

The morphlings from District 6 are in the camouflage station, painting each other's faces with bright pink swirls.

Suzanne Collins
Camouflage, Faces, Painting
Suzanne Collins (2011). “The Hunger Games Trilogy”, p.776, Scholastic Inc.

We could do it, you know.

Suzanne Collins
Gale Hawthorne, Knows
Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.11, Scholastic Inc.

Let me go!” I snarl at him, trying to wrest my arm from his grasp. “I can’t,” he says.

Suzanne Collins
Trying, Arms, Let Me Go
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.373, Scholastic Inc.

She's Prim's size in diameter.

Suzanne Collins
Size

I don’t know what the explosion did, but it damaged something deep and irreparable. Never mind. If I get home, I’ll be so stinking rich, I’ll be able to pay someone to do my hearing.

Suzanne Collins
Home, Mind, Pay
Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.276, Scholastic Inc.

What have the nibblers ever done for you?" The breeze ruffled her hair, pushing it back from her face, giving him a clear shot of her eyes. They were asking for an answer. Needing to know if she could count on him. "They saved your life," he said. And for just a moment, Luxa's face softened and she smiled.

Suzanne Collins
Eye, Hair, Giving
Suzanne Collins (2011). “Gregor the Overlander Collection:”, p.714, Scholastic Inc.

If my holding out those berries was an act of temporary insanity, then those people will embrace insanity too.

Suzanne Collins
Temporary Insanity, People, Berries
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.72, Scholastic Inc.

But there was only one kiss that made me feel something stir deep inside. Only one that made me want more. But my head wound started bleeding and he made me lie down.

Suzanne Collins
Lying, Kissing, Want
Suzanne Collins (2013). “The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy”, p.495, Scholastic UK

You asked why the rate hate Overlanders so deeply. It is because they know one will be the warrior of the prophecy," said Vikus. "Oh, I see," said Gregor. "So, when's he coming?" Vikus fixed his eyes on Gregor. "I believe he is already here.

Suzanne Collins
Hate, Believe, Eye

He felt around desperately for a weapon. What did he have? Diapers? Cookies? Oh, why hadn't they given him a sword? He was the stupid warrior, wasn't he? His fingers dug in the leather bag and closed around the root beer can. Root beer! He yanked out the can shaking it with all his might. "Attack! Attack!" he yelled.

Suzanne Collins
Stupid, Beer, Warrior
Suzanne Collins (2011). “Gregor the Overlander Collection:”, p.119, Scholastic Inc.

As I descend the stairs, I can’t help brushing my fingers along the unblemished white marble walls. So cold and beautiful. Even in the Capitol, there’s nothing to match the magnificence of this old building. But there is no give to the surface - only my flesh yields, my warmth taken. Stone conquers people every time.

Suzanne Collins
Beautiful, Wall, Taken
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.209, Scholastic Inc.

I'm almost there, almost to the barricade, when I thinks she hears me. Because for just a moment, she catches sight of me, her lips form my name. And that's when the rest of the parachutes go off.

Suzanne Collins
Thinking, Sight, Names
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.347, Scholastic Inc.

The rat turned his glowing eyes on him, and Gregor was shocked by what he saw there. The intelligence, the deadliness, and, most surprisingly, the pain. This rat was not like Fangor and Shed. He was much more complicated and much more dangerous. For the first time in the Underland, Gregor felt completely out of his league. If he fought this rat, he wouldn't stand a change. He would lose. He would be dead.

Suzanne Collins
Pain, Eye, Glowing
Suzanne Collins (2011). “Gregor the Overlander Collection:”, p.126, Scholastic Inc.

What say you, Luxa?" said Vikus. "What can I say, Vikus? Can I return to our people and tell them I withdrew from the quest when our survival hangs in the balance?" said Luxa bitterly. "Of course you cannot, Luxa. This is why he times it so," said Henry. "You could choose to - " started Vikus. "I could choose! I could choose!" retorted Luxa. " Do not offer me a choice when you know none exits!" She and Henry turned their backs on Vikus.

Suzanne Collins
People, Choices, Survival
Suzanne Collins (2011). “Gregor the Overlander Collection:”, p.129, Scholastic Inc.

Let the Hunger Games Begin!

Suzanne Collins
Games, Hunger
"The Hunger Games". Book by Suzanne Collins, September 14, 2008.

What does this mean? It means I get to spend the morning having the hair ripped off my body while Peeta sleeps in.

Suzanne Collins
Morning, Mean, Sleep
Suzanne Collins (2013). “The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy”, p.298, Scholastic UK

If you'd been taken by the Capital and hijacked and then tried to kill Peeta, is this the way he would be treating you?

Suzanne Collins
Taken, Would Be, Way
Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.269, Scholastic Inc.

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