'The Hunger Games,' and then some.

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      The article discusses the rising trend of strong, female characters in young adult literature including the "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins and the "Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare. Topics include how young male readers are also engaging with females leads, the motion picture adaptation of Clare's book "City of Bones," and the role of gay characters and their sexuality in the plot of "City of Bones."