In Catching Fire, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark struggle to adapt to life after winning the Hunger Games. Their victory has made them symbols of hope and rebellion for the oppressed districts, and the Capitol is not pleased. As unrest spreads, President Snow forces them into the arena once more—this time under even more deadly conditions. Katniss must fight not only for survival, but also to protect her allies and resist becoming a pawn in a political game she does not control.