What makes Katniss a Young Adult heroine? Why is she relatable? Is she right to be suspicious of Peeta and avoid being friends with him? Will Katniss ever get to just be a dramatic teenager without the adults chastising her? Who is Peeta and who is Gale? Why was there a love triangle at all? Where did the Mockingjay movies go wrong? Today we discuss chapters 7 and 8 of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Content warnings for talk about food (34:50-38:03) and weight (36:00-37:15).

Audio producer: Dylan Forehand.

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