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nuna stroller website Nuna DEMI Next + Rider Board Stroller CaviarNuna DEMI Next TWIN Stroller + 2 Bassinets + 2 PIPA RX PIPA Aire RX Car Seats + Rider Board Travel System The innovative and stylish Nuna DEMI Next is a convertible stroller that offers a multitude of configurations to accommodate the diverse needs of growing families. With clever compatibility and unsurpassed product quality and functionality, Nuna has designed multiple products that can be bundled to create flexible travel systems as your family's
Nuna® DEMI™ Next TWIN Stroller + 2 Bassinets + 2 PIPA RX/PIPA Aire RX Car Seats + Rider Board Travel System
The innovative and stylish Nuna DEMI Next is a convertible stroller that offers a multitude of configurations to accommodate the diverse needs of growing families. With clever compatibility and unsurpassed product quality and functionality, Nuna has designed multiple products that can be bundled to create flexible travel systems as your family's needs change. This particular Nuna Travel System is the ultimate bundle for twins. It includes the stylish and multifunctional Nuna DEMI Next stroller as well as your choice of either two (2) Nuna PIPA Aire, Nuna PIPA RX, or Nuna PIPA Aire RX premium Infant Car Seats. This twin bundle also includes two (2) thoughtfully crafted and cozy Bassinets with accompanying Stands and an additional Sibling seat that transforms the DEMI Next into a comfy ride for two little passengers.
What’s Included:
- Stroller frame
- Stroller seat
- Additional Sibling seat
- Rider board
- Infant car seat post adapters
- Fenders
- Rain cover
- Two (2) Nuna PIPA infant car seats of your choice (either the PIPA Aire, PIPA RX or PIPA Aire RX)
- Two (2) Nuna PIPA Series car seat bases (RELX Base for PIPA RX or PIPA Aire RX)
- Two (2) DEMI Next ring car seat adapter
- Two (2) Car Seat LATCH guides
- Two (2) GOTS organic cotton infant inserts and harness cover sets (with PIPA Aire RX only)
- Two (2) DEMI Next Bassinets
- Two (2) DEMI Next Bassinet Stands
- Nuna's Manufacturer Warranty from defects: 2 years
Nuna DEMI Next Stroller:
Building upon the tremendous success and popularity of the original DEMI Grow Stroller, the clever folks at Nuna have delivered a new game-changer with the introduction of the innovative, newly-improved Nuna DEMI Next Stroller.
This next-generation premium stroller comes with an included Rider Board accessory for tag-a-long passengers, and is carefully crafted to grow seamlessly along with your family through all of life’s unpredictable possibilities. The DEMI Next is incredibly versatile, allowing you to easily convert from a single stroller to a double or twin, while delivering over 25 different modes of flexible riding possibilities.
With a creative, modular design, the DEMI Next is compatible with all Nuna series infant car seats and can easily be combined with several optional components. The add-on sibling seat quickly transforms the DEMI Next stroller into a comfy ride for two little passengers, while the convenient bassinet allows you to move effortlessly from stand to stroller, while maintaining the ultimate lie-flat comfort for the little one.
Packed with high-end features and loaded with sensible functionality, the Nuna DEMI Next is thoughtfully constructed with style, comfort and convenience in mind. It is the ultimate companion for modern family living, designed to grow with next-level possibilities.
DEMI Next vs. DEMI Grow Comparison:
Nuna has delivered several key improvements for the DEMI Next when comparing it to the first-generation DEMI Grow stroller.
DEMI Next comes with new Rider Board included
The clever new Rider Board creates additional flexibility and travel options for growing families. Included with the purchase of the new DEMI Next Stroller, the Rider Board easily attaches to the stroller and provides a safe riding platform for little passengers up to 50 lbs. With two swivel wheels for easy maneuvering, the Rider Board easily folds with the stroller and can be flipped into the stroller when not in use.
Larger Storage Basket
Making the most of your family journeys can often mean having enough room for all your essential goodies. The DEMI Next more than doubles the underseat basket capacity from 10 lbs. to 22 lbs., providing some serious, next-level space for all your essentials while on the go.
Redesigned Canopy
The updated Aire protect canopy™ now boasts ventilation panels and a full privacy cover all in one product. The built-in, airy mesh privacy drape and ventilation panels in the canopy provide for optimal airflow and sustained comfort.
New 4-Position Recline
Easily adjust the recline with one hand to one of four recline positions available with the DEMI Next. Provide maximum comfort for the little one with an upright backrest angle for comfortable, just-right rides.
New Footrest Design
One-hand adjustable calf support and the new footrest design provides optimal comfort and accommodates growing little ones.
Larger Front Wheels
The front wheel size has been increased by 1 inch to 8.5 inches on the DEMI Next to provide for optimal maneuverability and flexibility. The wide, swivel-lock front wheels are tough, foam-filled and ready for any terrain.
Usage From Birth
Furthering the DEMI Grow usage recommendation, the DEMI Next can be utilized from birth to 50 lbs.
DEMI Next Stroller Modular Options:
With the addition of the included Rider Board, the DEMI Next is arguably the most versatile stroller on the market. With an incredibly flexible and adaptable design, the new DEMI Next can be configured into an amazing 25 possible modular combinations in both single and double modes. The Nuna DEMI Next is also compatible with all Pipa series infant car seats and works seamlessly with the additional DEMI Next Sibling Seat and Bassinet.
Stroller for One Child: Enjoy different strolling modes with the little one depending on the desired activity or mood of your passenger. Utilize the Stroller Seat or your Nuna Pipa series infant car seat in either parent-facing or forward-facing mode, or simply pop on the handy and super comfortable Bassinet, to let baby enjoy a snooze on the go.
Double Stroller for a Toddler and a Newborn: Expecting a new bundle of joy? The DEMI Next is easily transformed from a single to a double stroller to make way for the new little one. Simply add a Sibling Seat and you are ready for adventures with double the fun. You have the flexibility to position the newborn in the upper seat closer to you to provide added attention, while your toddler can stroll comfortably in the lower seat while they gain independence.
Double Stroller for Twin Babies: Preparing for twin bundles of joy? The DEMI Next has you double-covered. Stroll your twins in style with either two Pipa infant car seats or two Bassinets and accommodate both your little passengers comfortably and safely as they grow and their shifting needs change
Tag-a-long with the Rider Board: Create additional flexibility and travel options for your growing family and provide a cool ride for a toddler up to 50 lbs. The Rider Board easily attaches to the back of the stroller and gives a safe platform for your older tag-a-long passenger.
Stylish Color Options:
The Nuna DEMI Next will be available in three stylish color options that are sure to make a statement, whatever your fashion preference:
- Caviar (Black fabrics, black frame, saddle brown leatherette handles)
- Granite (Grey fabrics, black frame, saddle brown leatherette handles)
- Biscotti (Tan fabrics, black frame, dark brown leatherette handles)
Key Features DEMI Next Stroller:
- 25+ modes–convert from a single stroller to a double or twin and use the included rider board or sibling seat accessory (sold separately)
- Super easy to fold, flip the seat, or convert to bassinet or car seat mode
- Four recline positions and an upright backrest angle for just-right rides
- Easily adjust recline with just one hand
- Forward and rear-facing seat options
- One-touch rear-wheel braking system for scuff-free shoe control
- Custom dual suspension™ provides a nice, smooth ride
- Wide, swivel-lock front wheels make it a master of smooth riding motion
- One-hand adjustable calf support and footrest to accommodate growth
- Self-guiding MagneTech secure snap™ buckles automatically lock into place
- Quick-release 3 to 5-point harness makes it easy to fasten them in
- Fenders and built-in hub caps protect from dirt and debris
- Easily removable premium Merino wool insert provides ultra-soft comfort
- Eye-to-eye connection is easier with the elevated seat level
- Rotating and removable armbar fits kids of all sizes
- Water-repellent UPF 50+ Aire protect canopy™ protects from the elements
- Built-in privacy drape and ventilation panels in the canopy for ideal airflow
- All-season seat keeps baby cozy in winter and easily converts to mesh in summer
- Tires are tough, foam-filled, and ready for any terrain
- No-rethread harness makes it easy to adjust for comfort and growth
- Large basket with 22 lb. capacity holds everything you need for the journey
- Adjustable pushbar with luxe leatherette accents to accommodate varying heights
- Included rain cover for when the weather doesn't cooperate
- Compatible with the DEMI next sibling seat and DEMI next bassinet
Key Features DEMI Next Rider Board:
- Creates more riding options for family travels made easy
- Cleverly positions your child between your arms for closeness
- Easily attaches to the stroller's lower seat mounts
- Two swivel wheels for easy maneuvering
- Holds up to 50 lbs.
- Flips into the stroller basket when not in use
- Folds with stroller
Choose the Car Seat That's Right For You:
The Nuna DEMI Next stroller can be quickly converted into a convenient travel system. The travel system on this listing includes your choice of either the Nuna Aire, the Nuna PIPA RX or the Nuna PIPA Aire RX infant car seat. All three of these car seats offer unsurpassed safety standards, lightweight and stylish design and premium materials that are free of chemical flame retardants. The chart below provides a snapshot of the key differences between the three PIPA car seats available for this travel bundle:
Key Features Nuna® PIPA™ Aire Infant Car Seat:
- The PIPA aire is both ultra-portable and seriously protective
- PIPA aire is the lightest in the PIPA series infant car seat lineup
- One-handed vehicle and stroller release for easy in an outs
- Fabrics and inserts are conveniently machine washable
- Belt path for vehicle belt installation
- FAA certified for aircraft use with or without a base
- Connects with all Nuna strollers (and their adapters as appropriate) to create a stylish travel system
- Features Aeroflex™ foam that is cleverly lightweight, resilient, and minimizes force transferred to baby
- Steel-reinforced True lock™ base installation makes set up swift, simple, and safe
- Side Impact Protection (SIP) for ultimate baby safe keeping
- The deep seat design creates a cocoon-like space, ensuring a better fit and comfortable car seat for your baby.
- 5-point harness keeps baby’s travels secure
- Tailor tech™ memory foam headrest provides a comfortable custom fit
- Removable infant head and body inserts nestle baby in comfort and security
- UPF 50+ canopy with flip-out eyeshade protects from sun exposure
- The iconic Sky drape™ provides baby with ultimate privacy for quiet moments
- Luxe leatherette carry handle for more secure gripping
- Exposed aerospace aluminum handle adds a contemporary aesthetic and enhances the seat's intuitive functionality
- Soft yet durable micro-knit fabric for refined style and casual warmth
- From fabric to foam and beyond each element is smartly sourced to be both flame resistant and contain no added fire-retardant chemicals making it safer for baby
Key Features Nuna® PIPA™ RX Infant Car Seat:
- From fabric to foam and beyond, each element is smartly sourced to be both flame resistant and contain no added fire retardant chemicals
- Side impact protection for ultimate baby safe keeping
- Comfy organic jersey insert is removable for growing babies
- Integrated harness holders help when buckling baby in
- Luxe leatherette accented carry handle. Tote elegantly with ease
- Five point harness keeps little ones in place
- Two-piece removable infant insert + head support. Customize to their individual shape and get a perfect fit right from birth
- Mesh peek-a-boo window in canopy
- Heavy duty shell is super resilient yet lightweight
- Lightweight carry handle is ergonomically designed to tote with ease
- FAA certified for aircraft use
- True lock™ installation makes set up swift, simple and above all – safe
- 5 second install
- Crumple zone within the stability leg absorbs impact and minimizes force transferred to baby
- Colored installation indicators confirm correct connections to the vehicle
- Bubble free recline angle guides clearly confirm the perfect riding angle
- Low profile base for easier loading of infant seat
- Open belt path for easier install
- Belt guides
- Anti-rebound panel
- Automatic rigid latch storage
- Extra convenient stability leg storage with lock
- Steel reinforced true lock™ rigid latch
- Lock off with easy access belt path
- Indicators on rigid latch turn green when clicked to vehicle anchor points
- Indicators on stability leg turn green when in proper contact with vehicle floor
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified: Products that have achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification are scientifically proven to meet some of the world's most rigorous third-party chemical emissions standards, and certified to not contribute to indoor air pollution or chemical exposure
Key Features Nuna® PIPA™ Aire RX Infant Car Seat:
- FAA certified for aircraft use with or without a base
- Connects with all Nuna strollers to create a stylish travel system*
- 5-second steel-reinforced True lock™ installation makes set up swift, simple, and safe**
- Side Impact Protection (SIP) for ultimate baby safekeeping
- Open belt path with lock off secures lap and shoulder belt
- Features Aeroflex™ foam that is cleverly lightweight, resilient, and minimizes force transferred to baby
- The deep seat design creates a cocoon-like space, ensuring a better fit and comfortable car seat for your baby.
- 3-position height-adjustable headrest and 5-point harness keeps little ones in place
- Removable infant head and body inserts nestle baby in comfort and security
- Tailor tech™ memory foam seat panel and headrest provides a comfortable custom fit
- UPF 50+ canopy with 2 positions and a flip-out eyeshade protects from sun exposure
- The iconic Sky drape™ provides baby with ultimate privacy for quiet moments
- Soft yet durable micro-knit fabric for refined style and casual warmth
- Super-resilient top-of-the-line plastics for a heavy-duty secure shell
- Exposed aerospace aluminum handle adds a contemporary aesthetic and enhances the seat's intuitive functionality
- Luxe leatherette carry handle for more secure gripping
- From fabric to foam and beyond each element is smartly sourced to be both flame-resistant and contain no added fire-retardant chemicals making it safer for baby
- Infant head and body inserts are made of environmentally friendly Merino wool and TENCEL™ lyocell fiber blend that is soft, naturally controls moisture, and is environmentally friendly
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified to meet some of the world's most rigorous third-party chemical emissions standards, and certified to not contribute to indoor air pollution or chemical exposure
- Additional GOTS organic cotton infant insert and harness cover set
Upon selecting a specific car seat on the order page, your corresponding car seat base will be identified and automatically included with your travel bundle.
- Nuna® PIPA™ Aire Infant Car Seat + PIPA Series Base
- Nuna® PIPA™ RX Infant Car Seat + RELX base
- Nuna® PIPA™ Aire RX Infant Car Seat + RELX base
To help you make an informed choice, we have also outlined the key differences between the PIPA Series base and the RELX base in the comparison chart below:
Key Features Nuna® PIPA™ Series Base:
- 5-second install with two easy and instant steps. Please note to always refer to the product instruction manual. Under no circumstances should this information be used to replace the car seat instruction booklet
- True lock™ rigid latch is 50% stronger than a typical belt latch
- Steel stability leg helps minimize forward rotation during impact by up to 90% when compared to a system that is not using a stability leg
- Colored installation indicators confirm correct connections to the vehicle and car seat to base
- Bubble level indicators help to minimize user error
- Super-resilient top-of-the-line plastics for a heavy duty, secure shell
- Anchor latch guides make it easy to locate and install on lower anchor bars
Key Features Nuna® PIPA™ RELX Base:
- Crumple zone within the stability leg absorbs impact and minimizes force transferred to baby
- Colored installation indicators confirm correct connections
- Low profile base for super easy loading
- Easy vehicle seat belt install provides options
- Latch and stability leg neatly store away when not in use
- Anchor latch guides make it easy to locate and install on lower anchor bars
Key Features DEMI Next Bassinet:
- Full of functionality, it cradles your little with lie-flat comfort on the stand or on the stroller
- Use with the included stand around the house, by bedside or while traveling for a nursery on the go
- Suitable for overnight sleeping, making it the perfect haven for keeping baby close and cozy
- Iconic Sky drape™ pulls down smoothly and attaches quietly with magnets for extra protection
- Oversized, full-coverage canopy is extendable and features a flip-out eyeshade
- UPF 50+ fabric shields baby from more than 98% of the sun’s harmful rays
- Ventilation panels provide baby with air circulation
- Hidden storage compartment provides a place for all the extra essentials
- Luxe leatherette carry handle for easy gripping
- Removable top cover zips closed to keep baby warm
- GOTS certified organic cotton mattress cover provides better-for-baby comfort
- Compact, flat fold for hassle-free travels and space-saving stow away
- Mattress cover, top cover, and zip-away liner are machine washable
- Connects to the DEMI next stroller without an adapter
- Collapse for storing by squeezing the fold locks on sides and ends of the bassinet
- Unfold by pushing the fold locks back into an upright position
Key Features DEMI Next Bassinet Stand:
- Easily and securely connects to the DEMI Next bassinet—no adapter needed
- Ideal height for keeping baby within arm's reach at bedside
- Folds and unfolds with one hand for super simple set ups and store away
- Ultra-compact design makes it perfect for around the house, traveling and storing
- Spacious storage basket for storing extra diapers and blankets
- Lightweight aluminum design for the ultimate portability
Specifications:
DEMI Next Stroller:
Recommended Use:
- Weight: Birth to 50 lbs.
- When using the stroller frame with the bassinet or infant carrier, refer to the child usage requirements listed in those instruction manuals.
- Product Weight: 26 lbs. (without winter seat, canopy, armbar, or rider board)
- Carton Weight: 49.2 lbs.
- Open Dimensions: H43.5 in. x L39.5 in. x W24 in.
- Folded Dimensions: H35 in. x L23.5 in. x W24 in.
- Nuna's Manufacturer Warranty from defects: 2 years
PIPA Aire Infant Car Seat:
Recommended Use:
- 4 to 30 lbs, and 16 to 30 in.
- Car seat dimensions L 27.25 in W 17.5 in H 23 in
- Weight: 6 lbs (without canopy and inserts - canopy and inserts approx. 1.8 lb)
PIPA RX Infant Car Seat:
Recommended Use:
- 4 to 32 lbs, and 16 to 32 in.
- Car seat dimensions: L 25.2 in W 17.5 in H 23 in
- Weight: 7.6 lbs (without canopy and inserts - canopy and insert approx. 1 lb)
PIPA Aire RX Infant Car Seat:
Recommended Use:
- 4 to 30 lbs, and 16 to 30 in.
- Car seat dimensions: L 27.25 in W 17.5 in H 23 in
- Weight: 6.2 lbs (without canopy and inserts - canopy and inserts approx. 2.2 lb)
Bassinet and Stand:
Recommended Use:
- Birth to 20 lbs (birth - 6 months) up to 27 inches
- DO NOT use the bassinet when the infant begins to push up on hands and knees.
- Bassinet for use on DEMI bassinet stand and DEMI series strollers only
- Bassinet Weight: 11.2 lbs.
- Stand Weight: 6.8 lbs.
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Bassinet Dimensions (inches): Open: 33.5 x 16.5 x 23 Folded: 33.5 x 16.4 x 8.5
Stand Dimensions (inches): Open: 32.5 x 20 x 26.75 Folded: 31 x 20 x 4 - Bassinet + Stand open Dimensions (inches): L 34 x W 20 x H 46.5
Compatibility:
- DEMI Next stroller is compatible with all Nuna series infant car seats
- DEMI Next stroller is compatible with both DEMI grow Bassinet and DEMI grow Sibling Seat.
- New Rider board is only compatible with the Demi Next stroller and not sold separately. There are no future plans to market as an accessory.
- Bassinet: For use on DEMI bassinet stand and DEMI series strollers only
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EDITED below to add my comments in response to another review as requested by comments here.
The most powerful book in the series, Collins dives straight in to the realities of rebellion and war. At times hard to read, Mockingjay unflinchingly portrays war as it is... characters fighting over how far is to far in war, loss of innocence and innocent lives, knowing which side you are fighting for, along with the role media propaganda plays. Collins set out to tell kids in a way they can understand, the realities of war behind the images we see on TV. She succeeded... and even more so she succeeded without a particular left or right wing slant to the book, which is rare for these types of works. It is dark for YA, but it is also real and in that reality is it's value as a read for teens, who in 5 or less years could be on frontlines themselves.
What makes this book so powerful is the characters that Collins creates. Over the course of the 3 books you grow to know and love them, so seeing bad things happen to them, or them make bad decisions or grow apart hurts. But this speaks to the mastery of the work. If it wasn't so good, you wouldn't care so much. In a story about war the relationships will be tested, people will be lost, and yes, people will be broken. It could not have been any different and still be the story about the realities of war that Collins wanted to tell.
Highly recommend this entire series.
***************** Below my comments in response to Suzanne G's great review (link below): *****************
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1R6D1DAM9L0ZF/ref=cm_cd_pg_pg2?ie=UTF8&asin=0439023513&cdForum=Fx229UU4T33F95N&cdPage=2&cdThread=Tx2F3UH15I2LUG3&store=books#wasThisHelpful
I think your review is one of the most coherent and thoughtful of the negative reviews, but I still can't bring myself to agree entirely with it.
One of the more minor reasons is your use of the phrase "anti-war." This book is anything but anti-war. It is clearly laid out in the two preceding books all the reasons there must be a war, that war is the only option. Life in Panem is greatly improved after the war. A true anti-war piece of literature would have found other options besides war, or would have made post war life bleaker as a result of war. I think to reduce the message to "anti-war" or "war is awful" cheapens it.
Instead this book examines the realities of war, not just that war is awful but things such as the moral relativism that occurs in times of war. Gale's idea for the nut is a great example of this. For me this is where Gale crossed the line, but it could also be equally well argued that the Nut had to be either captured or destroyed for the rebels to ever win the war and since capture was impossible, Gale's plan was the only way to prevent further loss of lives and protect against the Capitol's rule. You can see this as well in the argument of the double bomb when Katniss is questioning Beetee and Gale about "playing from the Capitol's handbook" (at what point do we become the evil we fight against), but you also see her rationalizing it post-argument and wondering why she is so against it if it can defeat the Capitol. You made a comment about there being too much talk of strategy but I think in the strategy discussions is where you saw so much revealing info about who Katniss was and why, why Coin wasn't the solution, and why Katniss and Gale couldn't be together.
The dynamic between Gale and Katniss is so interesting in this book because they have such different perspectives upon entering the war. One of the reasons Katniss is so impotent for part of this book (drugged, hiding, crying) is because she is terrified to make any decision at all. This is well in line with what I would expect of any character who had every decision she made in HG and CF backfire to unintended consequences that only hurt those around her. This puts her in stark contrast to her longtime friend, Gale who is not afraid of making tough decisions but has never had to live with the results of them (until the end of MJ).
Gale has had to fight hard for the survival of his family, he has been forced to work in the mines he hates, been beaten and whipped. He has had to watch as the girl he loved fell for another because of the Capitol's games. Yet he has never been given the opportunity to know any Capitol people closely or to truly fight back and likewise has never had to feel the ramifications (particularly as they affect others) of his actions against them.
Katniss, on the other hand, has had the opportunity to know what it is like after you kill. She understands the ramifications of her actions. She knows that your actions don't always bring about the intended consequences. She has had the chance to know, and come to care for people in the Capitol, thus humanizing her enemy. You said something about Katniss being in no position to judge Gale, but I never thought she was judging him. She understood his decisions even when she didn't agree with them (and found herself wondering why she didn't agree). I think she would have made the same decisions as Gale had she not had the experiences she had, that led her to understand things Gale could not (such as how it felt having to live with those tough decisions). But she did have those experiences, and having had them she couldn't ignore them.
You said in one of your comments that you expected to see the bond between Gale and Katniss, and I think that bond was there in the way they felt comfortable challenging one another (something they had always done and that Katniss didn't do with those who didn't have her trust) and in Gale's knowledge of how Katniss worked. But here is a relationship that was built from day 1 on survival of their families, where they always differed in their extremeness against the Capitol (Gale always being the more vocal, more extreme). And now they are placed in an environment where food and daily survival are a given for their families (who are not actively engaged in the rebellion, and are receiving food and care regardless of if Gale and Katniss provide it), and where the battle against the Capitol is their primary concern. So their reasons for being together are less, and the things that separate them are more noticeable, all their tender moments together are based on past memories, not current feelings. In battle they are partners, because that's what they've always been, partners protecting each others backs. But when Katniss needs someone she seeks out Finnick or Haymitch, because they (having experienced what she has) will get it. Here again is where I think Gale and Katniss were always a tragic love story. Because, if not for Katniss' time in the arena, they may have grown to love each other equally over the years in district 12, but they still couldn't have been together because without the time in the games and the rebellion, Katniss (firm in her decision to never marry or have children) would have never allowed herself to succumb to the love and actually be with Gale.
Another complaint of yours, I think, was the treatment of Peeta and that Katniss barely fought for him. One, I think the fact that Peeta was hijacked (while making the book harder to read because it contained less of the tender moments from the previous 2) was what made Katniss truly come to appreciate Peeta. It gave her the opportunity to want the Peeta she had so often taken for granted and we see this in Katniss' feelings as they travel on their mission throughout the Capitol. Two, As far as why she didn't fight harder to get him back... well Katniss wasn't the most emotionally self-aware person. In HG on the train back to 12 she breaks Peeta's heart. And in the beginning of CF we find her wanting to be close with him again but not doing a damn thing about it, although everything in Peeta's nature says he would have forgiven her. So basically she spends 6 months letting Peeta mope, wanting him and doing nothing until Peeta makes the move to rebuild their relationship. Throughout CF we see her repeatedly pulling from him, because she doesn't think she deserves to have him since she will never fully commit to him (with the exception of the beach scene when she lets herself go but only to try and persuade him to save his life, and only temporarily giving in to her emotions). So no, I don't really find it out of character for her to not fight for him in MJ. I think it is completely her character. She thinks because she has decided on a life without a partner she has no right to fight for him. When hijacked Peeta confronts her about who she really is (you're a piece of work, aren't you"), she agrees with his assessment. So as much as she misses and wants the old Peeta who loved her and didn't see her cold, manipulative side, she can't find it within herself to particularly disagree with everything he sees in her now or to fight against that.
This too is an interesting aspect of the story for me. Because yes pre-hijack Peeta loved her in a very self-sacrificing way. But what did he truly know of the real Katniss? He had loved her since the first time he saw her, without ever having an actual conversation with her, and by the time he got to know her, he was blinded to her faults by his love for her. Katniss only knew Peeta in terms of his loving her. She recognized his steadiness, and the hope and tenderness he brought to things, but it was always a given, she never sought to be good enough to earn it. Post-hijacking Peeta saw everything about Katniss her good, and her bad. Katniss couldn't take Peeta for granted anymore. So when they "grew together" IMO they grew to a much deeper love than they could have otherwise experienced.
As far as Katniss's decision Peeta or Gale being made in the last 4 pages... to me it was clear from HG on that Peeta was always the choice... She felt things when kissing him she never felt with Gale, any moment of inhibition (sleep medicine, or semi-consiousness, etc) she found herself wanting Peeta, even after she so-called "chose" Gale in CF she was trying to talk herself out of wanting Peeta. So maybe that wasn't played out in the text officially until the last pages, but it is weaved throughout the books. I think from the moment you read the line referencing the meadow and "a place where Peeta's child would be safe" it is clear that the book will end with Peeta's child in a meadow. So even if it passed quickly in MJ it's was foreshadowed long before. I've read a lot calling it a "default ending" because Peeta was the one who came back. And true I don't think she would have ever chased him down. It wasn't her nature to chase a man, or to feel like she deserved a man like Peeta after all she had done.
But after a time of healing ("slowly I came back to life"), and in particular healing alongside Peeta she is ready. I don't think anywhere is it evident that she is dead inside. For me, when she declares she loves Peeta that is her victory, her declaration that the war has ended. Because she never would allow herself to admit to love or have a partner under the Capitol's rule. It meant she had healed enough to allow herself to love and be loved and to have forgiven herself enough to have been deserving of love. She waited 15 more years to have kids because experience taught her that the incoming power may not be better than the old power. And to me I imagine those 15 years as the time it took to rebuild, and fully demolish the arenas and build the memorials (look at how we are 10 years past 9-11 with the memorial still under construction, rebuilding still happening, and the after effects still being fought, I think 15 years is realistic). Dead inside, means no emotions good or bad. Instead, Katniss very realistically has good days and bad days. She says "when the bad days come" (meaning that there are good days in between). She talks about the terror of being pregnant with her daughter (which is very real for someone having lost so many people she cared about), but she also talks about the joy of holding her daughter in her arms.
Anyways, those are just my thoughts. I enjoyed your review and your comments a lot because it made me really examine why I felt the way I did about the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2010
★★★★★ 3
I LOVED this series, I mean LOVED it, but this ending SUCKS
Format: Hardcover
If you love the slow budding, complicated and raw relationship between Peeta and Katniss and you just can't wait to read the ending that Suzanne Collins would write, because you just KNOW that she'll do right by them and give them the kind of ending that two people who have been through so much hurt, and pain, and hardship deserve, well- you won't find it here! The ending of a three book series consists of a five page wrap up. WTF Suzanne Collins... WTF. I sincerely hope whatever writers get hired to do this movie have a better understanding of your own audience then you do! With a story this complicated a wrap up is NOT the kind of ending your audience was looking for.
I wrote my own ending, if you'd like to read it go for it:
Continuing from where Katniss says, she gave all her bacon to Buttercup….
The days start to go by, somehow. Life continues. It's funny like that. Even when everything you love has disappeared from the face of the Earth, never to be seen again, their laughter never to be heard again, their smiles never to be seen again… life does go on in the cruel way that it does. What I had thought was impossible begins to happen without my knowledge- it crept up on me. I slowly started to accept the fact that the lives lost, the ones I cared for, are gone. I will have to continue my life without them here with me. At least not physically. Sometimes I would talk to them when I had no one else to turn to- after Greasy Sae left for her own makeshift home where the Hob used to be. It seems weird to admit it to myself, but I begin to crave human company. After being constantly surrounded by people, the solitude that I was used to before the madness of the Hunger Games seems so foreign to me now that I’m home. That's when I talk to Prim about random things that I see throughout the day, or to Cinna, describing to him the colors that I see around me, or to Finnick, telling him about how Annie was doing according to the letters she sends faithfully every month.
One late afternoon I muster up the energy and set off to the meadow, place my bow down next to me and throw aside my shoes to try to find a grain of peace here that my home can never give. The grass and leaves are lush and green- soft under my feet, I try to recount the good things that once happened here gail, my father, even the crew members from 13. I take a deep breath and close my eyes, willing myself not to think of the staggering loss that threatens the corners of my mind. I recite in my head the phrases I so often replayed in my mind, my meager attempt to hold on to my sanity: my name is Katniss Everdeen. I am eighteen. I live in District Twelve. I am the Mockingjay. I was the Mockingjay. The Capitol is gone. Gale, my best friend, is now in District Two. He is safe. I don't know where I stand with Peeta but Peeta is safe. I'm back home in District Twelv., I am finally safe. I let out a deep breath as I open my eyes and stare at the sky, lying down in the Meadow where the new buds of life cushion my body from the soil underneath. The sun has just begun to set and the sky was magnificent, painted in shades of light pinks, dull yellows, brilliant reds, and soft hues of orange. Orange. Seeing his favorite color painted all across the endless sky triggers an influx of memories. Its so hard having him live so close and yet knowing how far away we really are. I find myself longing for the feeling of his hand in mine- the way his eyes used to light up just for me. The way he always double knotted his shoelaces, the relief and the surge of warmth that I felt when we kissed. Really kissed. That relief and surge of happiness that I was too afraid to admit to myself was present when he was finally safe, when he was finally near, back at district 12. The feeling of elation when he wrapped his arms around me as we fell into the soft pillow of snow as one. That seems so long ago.
I closed my eyes, imagining his beautiful blue eyes which used to bring such warmth, trying not to forget them and the way they pierced into mine in the gentlest way possible, filled with undeniable love. The way he used to look at me never has fully returned since the Capitol hijacked his memories. Their plan did not prevail, but in some ways, the Capitol and Snow had their victory before their downfalls. Although Peeta was not successful in killing me physically, they took the only sure thing I knew. Peeta loved me, he loved the heartless girl who doesn't trust a soul in the world other than herself. It killed me to know that although he was pronounced "recovered" by Dr. Aurelius, he never truly will be. The light that always shined in his eyes is gone and replaced with something hollow. And that is how Snow and the Capitol took their final revenge.
Peeta and I haven't spoken since he planted the primrose bushes. He somehow managed to finish planting the bushes before I woke up in the morning and as a result my house in the Victor's Village is now surrounded with primrose bushes, waiting for summer to breathe in a breath of life. In the mornings I would wake up to the sweet aroma of bread wafting through the house and find downstairs a fresh cheese roll every day left on the counter. Even though the gesture was simple, it hit me every time with a pang of longing mixed in with a bit of sadness. It reminds me of the way he used to care for me, of memories long ago, how I would wake up from my nightmares and feel safe to be in his arms, and how ever since I got back home I would wake up screaming only to be comforted by the soft kitten mews of Buttercup instead. I relished his company and the way he protected me just as he did with Prim, yet it was nothing compared to waking up and feeling secure in the strong arms of Peeta. The one who understood.
I closed my eyes, blocking out the hues of orange in the sky that reminded me so much of him, and whispered to no one in particular his name. Peeta. It felt good to say his name out loud and not hear it revolve in my head with the list of others I’ve hurt. As I let another quick breath out, my experienced hunting senses felt the vibration of someone's footsteps ever so gently shaking the Meadow. The footsteps stopped next to where my bow was, and not bothering to open my eyes I asked, "Done recovering from your latest hangover, Haymitch?"
The voice that answered me back wasn't what I had been expecting at all.
"Last time I checked, I wasn't intoxicated out of my mind, but to answer your question, probably not. I went into his house to bring him some fresh bread this morning and he was completely out of it. But Greasy Sae's doing a nice job of keeping his house clean. I hardle recognize it without all the mold and clutter."
My eyes snapped open. The view that greeted me was such a surprise, his body so close to mine, his voice finally sounding the way it did before the Capital got him. Its taken months for even minor healing, but this is the greatest improvement of all. To hear his voice, the voice of reason, of comfort, the voice that could change the world. His eyes were a clear yet smoky blue, staring at me with hesitation of what my reaction would be seeing him here- yet I did nothing. My eyes stared into his searchingly, looking for the piece of Peeta I longed for to come back. And it was there. Almost completely. The care that I was so used to seeing, the love that I had taken for granted. He was almost there.
I couldn't believe it at first. The fact that he was standing there, in front of me, as if we didn't ignore each other for the past two months. As if we didn't secretly keep track of where the other went so that we wouldn't bump into the other despite being neighbors. Yet he was still there after I closed my eyes briefly to make sure that I wasn't imagining it. Sometimes I would see Prim next to me, with her shirt untucked, making her look like a little duck. But he was still there after I opened my eyes. This was real. He had finally come for me.
"Hi Katniss" he says. His tone full and sounding steady, and at that moment I wanted to melt into his arms as if nothing happened, and just tell him all the things that only he can understand- things like nightmares about the arena, the fear and paranoia of the Capitol and Snow somehow reappearing back in power. The constant flashbacks that haunt my mind. Resisting my urge to dig my way into his arms, feeling the hollow places of my body crying out for him. I managed to choke out a "Hi yourself".
He sat down next to me in the grass, looking not at me, but up at the sky. Then he closed his eyes and sighed.
"You were right, this kind of orange is my favorite color. My memories are starting to come back. My real memories. It's like the effects of the hijacking are finally wearing off and my brain can distinct what is real and what is not more easily than it could before. Some days everything seems fake and I can't remember what's real at all, but I somehow manage to get through it and the truth comes back."
I hear him rambling, searching for the right things to say- things that won't bring up sensitive topics that will hurt me, cause me to run. But I don't. I go back to closing my eyes and soak in the sound of his voice and let it soothe me. Its been so long since we’ve talked like this. To have him so near me, his hand so close to mine without touching- it feels strange. Wrong, in some way. I couldn't remember a time where we were talking like this and not touching him in some way. I craved the soft touch of the skin on his hands- the smell of spices.
In a moment of weakness, I can’t fight it anymore and tentatively reach out my hand, closing the space that was between. I felt my fingers find his, and fill in the spaces between his fingers, wrapping mine around his. I felt him stiffen, and for a brief moment, I opened my eyes in fear that he would pull away, revolted by my touch. His eyes were squeezed shut and he seemed to be in battle with himself. Yet the battle was over as soon as it had begun. He muttered something under his breath… something that sounded like the word "always". Then he opened his eyes and looked right into mine for few glorious seconds before flitting away. As he stared into the sky once more, I gave his hand a squeeze, remembering the first moment his fate intertwined with mine. And for the first time ever, a memory associated with the Hunger Games brought a smile upon my face- remembering the reassuring squeeze he gave me that very first day. He was there for me even before I knew I needed him.
Peeta closed his eyes and gave a small sigh. Then, he squeezed my hand back and I saw a smile slowly unfolding across his face, reminding me of the Peeta I knew. The yellow dandelion in the spring, representing all that is good and hope for the future. We lay in the Meadow until the sky turned into night, revealing a magnificent myriad of stars spreading infinitely across the sky, hand in hand, then arm in arm until he’s holding me just as before. Just lying there, grateful for the other's company. As we begin to drift off he whispers, “ You love me real or not” and after all we’ve been through and wrestled with I know I can finally say “Real.” He nestles his face in my neck and we both drift in to a peaceful sleep.
Epilogue.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2013
★★★★★ 5
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*Picking Daisies on Sundays* is a beautifully written, emotional story that lingers long after the final page. It’s the kind of book that quietly wraps around your heart and doesn’t let go.
The characters feel genuine and deeply relatable, and their journey is told with such tenderness and honesty. Every emotion is carefully woven into the story, making the moments of love, loss, hope, and healing feel incredibly real. The writing is gentle yet powerful, capturing both the beauty and the ache of everyday life.
What I loved most is how this book embraces the small, meaningful moments—the ones that often go unnoticed but shape us the most. It’s reflective, heartfelt, and full of soul, reminding you of the importance of connection, growth, and finding light even on the hardest days.
If you enjoy emotional, character-driven stories that make you pause, reflect, and feel deeply, *Picking Daisies on Sundays* is absolutely worth reading. A truly touching and memorable book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026
★★★★★ 4
a sweet romance read
“I’ll buy you flowers every day for the rest of my life if it makes you this happy.”
if you're looking for something sweet and hopelessly romantic with yearning, look no further.
i enjoy a fake dating trope, but combine it with a longtime reunion w a former best friend who was an unrequited love and set it in nyc, and i'm eating it up.
The Lover and the Archer, they’d call it. The girl who kept falling in love, and the boy who could receive love from whomever he aimed his heart at.
i liked how dani was at school for fashion bc it took me back to my fashion construction class days in high school (honestly was SO lucky to have that) - it's a fun industry to explore as a career/study for fmc that i haven't really seen much. sometimes dani did have that "not like glamorous girls, i'm into vintage and different" thing going but it wasn't overwhelming.
I’d be lying if I said I never thought about where my hands would take me across your body.
levi was definitely a soft boy mmc, it was so clear he was head over heels for dani but it made them being ridiculous about each other funny and the tension heightened. also he writes POETRY in FRENCH?? hello, dreamboat!!! i do think the plotline of him and the ex bella could've been stronger esp as it fizzles out a bit but i didn't care for her character much anyways to begin with, so i'm not complaining lol.
“Because when you find out the person you’ve been in love with for your entire life loves you back, you’ll spend the rest of your life making up for lost time.”
there is a bit of grief dealt with as both dani and levi have lost their fathers, but it's not a main focus and doesn't overshadow the love story.
“You intoxicate me, Daisy. The scent of flowers lingers on you everywhere you go, and I always want to follow”
overall, it was a sweet romantic read and perfect for spring! ✿
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Cute cover, good read but considering giving it away.
Love the cover! It was a nice read, but I don’t think I would read it again fot certain reasons.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025