After defying the Capitol by surviving the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home as victors, but their act of rebellion has ignited unrest across Panem. President Snow threatens Katniss, demanding she calm the growing uprising during their Victory Tour. When their efforts fail, the Capitol announces the 75th Hunger Games—the Quarter Quell—requiring tributes selected from previous victors. Katniss and Peeta are forced back into the deadly arena, facing new dangers and forming uneasy alliances with fellow champions. As the games unfold, Katniss discovers she has become the living symbol of a rebellion that threatens to overthrow the Capitol itself.
