Mockingjay is the third book in the Hunger Games series, set during a brutal civil war between the oppressed districts of Panem and the tyrannical Capitol. Katniss Everdeen, having survived two Hunger Games, becomes the symbol of the rebellion—the Mockingjay—after District 12 is destroyed by the Capitol. As the districts fight to overthrow President Snow’s regime, Katniss struggles with trauma, loss, and the moral complexities of war. She leads propaganda efforts, endures the brainwashing of her friend Peeta, and faces the harsh realities of rebellion, including betrayal by new leaders. After the war, Katniss kills the rebel leader Coin to prevent another tyranny, then returns home to District 12 to rebuild her life with Peeta. The novel ends years later, reflecting on the cost of war and the hope for peace.