"The fire that was once an inferno flickers on, weakly, but it flickers on. It is not hope, it is not revolution, it is destruction and death. Fire cannot be controlled, it can only be fueled. Fire is not life. It must be put out. Only a few can see beyond the smoke. " Over 25 years ago, Katniss Everdeen lead a rebellion against the Capitol. The rebellion caused nationwide turmoil and severe damage. It came to an abrupt end when rebels were unable to crack The Nut. In all, one district was wiped off the face of the earth, all others are only remnants of what little they once were. Since the second rebellion, the disgraced President Snow has taken drastic steps to control and punish the districts.

Zoey's parents had never payed much attention to her and Zoey was always off getting in trouble. The only thing she's ever wanted is to get her parent's attention. When a young girl is chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, Zoey volunteers as an extreme act to finally be recognized by her parents and to escape District 8. But when she arrives at the games, will anything go as planned?