Thankfully, my sister lent me these books. I wish I had stopped only 5 chapters in, because it is predictable. I got to the 3rd book and couldn't make myself finish it. I see the draw for kids and adults alike, but after seeing many post-apocalyptic movies and playing similar style games, I have seen similar stories done far better.
I think the controversy of the kids killing kids was what got everyone all riled up.