The CHIEF May 2021

Literature Review

By Ava Nollen

This edition's book review is a bit different. Today, I’ll be reviewing the book series Gregor the Overlander . Written by Suzanne Collins, author of the hit trilogy The Hunger Games, Gregor the Overlander is a captivating and fun series about a young boy who discovers a whole new world underneath the streets of New York City. Gregor, an 11 year old, falls through a grate and discovers Regalia, a city of humans who have existed for centuries beneath the Earth's surface. There are not only humans, but speaking rats, bats, and cockroaches, much bigger than above ground. The Underworld is a war torn place, with rats and humans at odds with each other. Gregor finds himself the focus of a prophecy, and assumes the position of Warrior to save The Underworld from destruction. This series is very close to my heart, and so I will give it a full 5 of 5 stars. Suzanne Collins is a fantastic author, able to incorporate serious topics and action into these books. While she writes for young adults, I would highly recommend Gregor the Overlander to people of any age. Gregor the Overlander (Series) by Suzanne Collins