Summary of Mockingjay: The Hunger Games, Book 3

In Mockingjay, Katniss Everdeen emerges from the devastation of the Quarter Quell stronger than ever, though her home lies in ruins and Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. Gale has found safety, and her family remains protected, but the world around her is shifting. District 13, long thought to be a myth, exists—and a rebellion is quietly gathering strength under new leadership.

Katniss learns that her rescue from the deadly arena was not mere chance. She has unknowingly been part of the revolution’s design from the start. As the rebels orchestrate their plan to overthrow the Capitol, the fate of Panem increasingly depends on her decisions. Every strategic move has been calculated—except for how Katniss will respond.

To lead the rebellion to victory, Katniss must embrace her role as the symbolic and literal Mockingjay. She is tasked with carrying the weight of countless lives, putting aside her anger, fear, and distrust, and becoming the beacon for a nation on the brink of change. The cost will be immense, but her courage and willingness to act will determine the future of Panem.