Chapter 8

I'm glad Katniss got to feeling better, and I am grateful to Haymitch, Peeta, and Effie for making her do so. Personally, I was amazed by Kat's 11. Like her, I was expecting something lower; not quite so low as 1 or 2, but more like a 4 or 5. In a way, I'm glad she got higher than the Careers, but I am also weary of the effect that may have on her in the arena. Hopefully, she'll have the wits to survive.

I like the story of Gale and Kat's meeting in the woods. I'm glad they wee able to share their knowledge to make sure that both of their families had enough to eat. I think Kat may have liked Gale as more than a friend before she left, although she may not have realized it at the time. I think he sounds like a sweet guy.

Oh my, I would have never thought Peeta would want to be coached separately. Has he decided to give up the act and truly be hostile towards Katniss? Does he have some secret advantage up his sleeve? Is he jealous of Kat's high scores? What could be so secret that he wouldn't want Kat to know?