Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Seven years later, the film adaptation of another Suzanne Collins dystopian novel is almost here. And fans are surely in for a wild ride.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

After years of waiting, this famous teen film franchise is available to stream, and fans everywhere are remembering why the series has enjoyed such long-lasting success.

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Reworking popular novels into visual media has become a phenomenon in recent years, but many readers find the filmed versions to be unsatisfactory in comparison.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Suzanne Collins’ new prequel to the ‘Hunger Games’ trilogy investigates the origins of the series’s central villain, President Snow, without justifying his hunger for power.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

A good story has no targeted age group, and punchy, coming-of-age narratives can appeal to anybody.

Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

Whether it’s the ‘Matrix’ trilogy or ‘Gears of War,’ leaving the audience hanging is starting to feel a little bit cliched.

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

It looks like ‘The Hunger Games’ might have been the end YA’s era of film dominance.

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Do you really want to wear lingerie named after after a sex slave?

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Looking for adventure? Pick up Collins’ first series.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

The actress recently came out as gay, a declaration that has much more significance than meets the eye.

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Because who doesn’t want to take a trip to a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to fight to the death? May the odds be ever in your favor.

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.