Catching Fire
All three books have been favorably received. Praise has focused on the addictive quality, especially of the first book, and the action. John Green of "The New York Times" compared "The Hunger Games" with Scott Westerfeld's "The Uglies" series. "Catching Fire" was praised for improving upon the first book. "Mockingjay" was praised for its portrayal of violence, world building, and romantic intrigue.