If you enjoy a good dissection and have read “The Hunger Games” trilogy, I highly recommend that you pick up The Girl Who Was On Fire.

— Marissa at Nerds in Babeland

These essays are well thought out, deeply written and compelling to read...These 16 authors went above and beyond, bringing these thoughts to life, giving them depth. Doing the research that we never thought to do. [The Girl Who Was on Fire - Movie Edition] is a fun, interesting way to feed the obsession, one that could be read in groups to discuss.

— Jessica Naki at ScienceFiction.com

If you are a super fan of The Hunger Games and like analyzing and discussing aspects of your readings, then you may find that The Girl Who Was On Fire will enrich your experience of the series.

— Aylee at Recovering Potter Addict

This book would be a great companion for teaching this text or for a book club. I highly recommend it to fans of the series as it adds another dimension to an already amazing series.

— Sara at Eve's Fan Garden

Smart Pop always delights and informs with their product, and The Girl Who Was on Fire is no exception. This miscellany is a sure-fire conversation starter and an outstanding reference guide for book club and class discussions. Highly recommended.

— R. J. Carter at The-Trades.com

It’s the perfect book to read right before or after seeing The Hunger Games movie . . . You’ll quickly realize that if you’re a Hunger Games fan,  you’re going to need to get a copy or else I’ll send you a white rose . . .

— Lara Bryn at Lara's Book Club

Good stories do far more than entertain you. "The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins Hunger Games Trilogy" discusses the novels that have inspired the soon to be released major feature film 'The Hunger Games'. Discussing the philosophy that lies beneath the film, the characters within, and allegories of society, Leah Wilson and sixteen other writers of young adult fiction come together and provide much to think about with the work. "The Girl Who Was on Fire" is well worth considering for fans of the work.

— Midwest Book Review

I couldn’t have asked for a better set of essays on The Hunger Games than this one. The Girl Who Was On Fire will make you think– really think about The Hunger Games beyond the amazing story itself. And if you’re anything like me, it will make you positively itch to reread Suzanne Collins’s amazing trilogy.

— Jen at Almost Grown-Up

A MUST read for any Hunger Games fan... The essays included will challenge you to think of aspects of the trilogy in new and deeper ways and may even alter some of your previous perspectives on the books or characters themselves.

— Down with the Capitol

If you enjoyed The Hunger Games trilogy as much as I did (and I enjoyed it a lot), [The Girl Who Was on Fire] is worth picking up.

— Carey at Geektress

Calling all Hunger Games mega fans! YOU NEED THIS BOOK! It's a fantastic compilation of essays from a bunch of wonderful authors and every last one of them is worth reading. The Girl Who Was on Fire is a fantastic addition to any Hunger Games fan's library.

— Julia at That Hapa Chick

The Girl Who Was on Fire, edited by Leah Wilson, is a wonderful selection of essays written about Suzanne Collins the Hunger Games series...I would recommend it to anyone who wanted to keep learning about Katniss and the Hunger Games world.

— Emily at GPL Teen Book Club

If you are a big fan of Collins or a pop fiction literary analysis geek such as myself I think you’ll enjoy [The Girl Who Was on Fire].

— Library Steph at Libraries and Young Adults

In all, I would say that [The Girl Who Was on Fire] is a great collection of essays on the series. I was interested in all of them in some way, and I found a lot of interesting tidbits to use as discussion starters in my class.

— Allie at A Literary Odyssey

It’s a great collection of the many different points on the series, and is worthy to carry The Hunger Games name. It’d be a great piece to sit alongside the series for reference.

— Emireally at Night Owl Reviews

Some of the essays brought tears to my eyes as I remember the intense emotion I felt while reading the The Hunger Games. These essays really are a deep inspection of a series that challenged us all. They will make you appreciate the series even more and help sate your sorrow now that it is over. This was my first taste of Smart Pop books, and I will definitely be back for more.

— Ash at Smash Attack Reads

All of the essays are great jumping points to further discussion about the novels.

— Amy L. Campbell

From romance to family, from fashion to science, this anthology will offer fans new ways to explore all three books of the series again and again. A must read for fans written by fans of the Hunger Games series.

— Kim W. at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Overall, I liked The Girl Who Was On Fire and felt like I was discussing the Hunger Games with friends all over again. The moving and thought-provoking essays are a definite must-read for every Hunger Games fan!

— Giota at A Story Untold

I loved getting back into the world of Panem. I loved hearing about other people’s love for the story and for Katniss. I loved understanding how Collins’ post-apocalyptic world is far more similar to our own than is comfortable. I loved sharing in the joy of talking books with other people, even if this was definitely one-sided.

— Dunlap Librarian at I'd Rather Be Reading

I’ve read so many books after finishing the [Hunger Games] trilogy, but no other dystopian-themed book is able to dislodge it from its special position in my bookworm heart. So when—by sweet serendipity—I stumbled upon a copy of The Girl Who Was on Fire, I had to clamp down the excited giggle that bubbled up my throat. Three words after I finished it: a phenomenal read.

— Airiz at Cinderella in Rubber Shoes

For fans of The Hunger Games series, The Girl Who Was On Fire serves as the perfect reading companion, one that emphasizes the strengths of the novels and pushes the reader to dig even deeper into the material, to continue to ask questions, draw comparisons, and apply the lessons to one’s own life.

— Dawn at 5MinutesforBooks.com

A must read for any Hunger Games lover, or anybody who just loves looking closely at the intricacies of YA lit.

— Nicole at WordForTeens.com

The Girl Who Was On Fire … takes the book off of the fiction shelves and shines it under a light of present-day reality.

— Sara at Examiner.com

Reading this book is like going to an English class where your professor suddenly starts pointing out all the symbolism and themes and you think, “wow, I didn’t even likethis book and now I want to reread it.” Imagine that happening with a book you actually loved. You could talk for ages about this.

— Janssen at Everyday Reading

I loved reading this book and was surprisingly captivated and sucked in from the very first essay, I found it hard to put down and all along it kept me wanting to go back and dive into the amazing series that is The Hunger Games.

— Cynthia at A Blog About Nothing

In so many ways, the essays in The Girl Who Was On Fire offer both an academic and a contemporary approach to The Hunger Games — all without feeling clinical or dry. These authors explore a series that readers ADORE; books and characters that people are fiercely attached to — and discuss them in a way that is both thought-provoking and engaging. This book is the perfect opportunity for fans of The Hunger Games to live in this world a little longer, explore themes they’ve already considered more in-depth, and take a second look at a series they already love.

— Sara at NovelNovice.com

These essays help you to delve further into the world of Panem and investigate the parallels between Katniss’s world and our own. Overall, I felt like sitting down with this book was much like sitting down with an incredibly intelligent, well spoken book club.

— Rachel at Endless Reading

You know the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” Well, sometimes I think it applies to books I love. When I go back and revisit an old favorite, it’s like falling in love all over again. And reading this collection of essays, alongside reading the first book in the trilogy aloud to my sons, has me head over heels with The Hunger Games all over again … If you are a lover of The Hunger Games then you will love this book—even if reading literary essays is not something you would normally do for pleasure. Trust me—you’ll like these.

— Carrie at BooksAndMovies.colvilleblogger.com

I thoroughly enjoyed every single essay. They were all very different, and each one led me to at least one, if not several, new ways of thinking about the trilogy … My copy is completely highlighted, underlined, written in the margins, and dog-eared. You don’t know how many times while I was reading it I said emphatically to myself, “Yes!!” as I underlined or highlighted a quote or passage.

— Book Nerds Across America

Several sections of this book that stood out as favorites. Each author brought humor and fascinating theories to support their outlook … As readers, we often focus on different things we notice in the book but The Girl Who Was On Fire lets us have time to slow down and concentrate on each individual issue … If you enjoyed The Hunger Games series, and would like to see how authors feel about the story, you gotta read this book.

— Jessica at TotalBookaholic.com

If you are a Hunger Games fan, you need this book in your collection.

— Lenore at Presenting Lenore

Each author handled the subject matter very well—their love of the series comes through with their thought-provoking realizations and theories. I’m so glad that I had a chance to read this compilation about Suzanne Collin’s trilogy because The Hunger Games is the kind of series that provokes discussion and The Girl Who Was On Fire not only allowed me to jump right back into the world that Suzanne Collins created, but gave me a new appreciation for the series.

— Jessica at ABookLoversDiary.com

The Girl Who Was on Fire is the latest in line, not only to educate me, but to thrill fans of Suzanne Collins’ New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.

— Sarah at DailyPretzel.com

The Girl Who Was on Fire is a great accompaniment to the series … As I read I often found myself returning to my well worn copies of Collins’ trilogy to reread various excerpts, reflecting on my analysis of the story, and changing my views on some of its more interesting aspects. The Hunger Games is so beloved because it tells a beautiful story and presents readers with endless topics for discussion, and The Girl Who Was on Fire continues that trend. As it uncovers even more wonderful facets of the story, there’s no doubt that both the casual reader and diehard fans will enjoy this companion book.

— Megan at TheHob.org

I love books like this; when authors come together and talk about one of my favorite series … they always manage to point out things you might have never thought before, and if you have thought about it, it will either confirm your idea or give you another perspective. It’s pretty awesome!!

— Taschima at Bloody Bookaholic

A fascinating collection of essays about the Hunger Games series. Written by some of today’s Best-Selling YA Authors ™, this book tackles all aspects of the Hunger Games … This book is LEGIT. And it’s jam-packed with essays on topics that are near and dear to my heart, like ethics in science, PTSD, feminism, and politics. All of the essays are thought-provoking and they really get into the heart and soul of the series. In fact, I’ll even bet you that you’ll come away from this book liking the series more than you did already.

— Erin at ForeverYoungAdults.com

[These essays] serve as an excellent introduction and as examples of just how many different ways one book (or set of books) can be analyzed … I consider it a must-read for any fan of The Hunger Games.

— Angela at Bookish Blather

A close look at the media and how truth and propaganda can mutually exist, the (destructive) patterns of decadence and overindulgence in society, and why we should pay less attention to Katniss’ love triangle and more to Katniss herself.

— Celine at HungerGamesTrilogy.net