Title: Rebellion
Author: Kass Morgan
Series/Standalone: The 100 Series (Book #4)
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Pages: 352
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2016
Format: Audiobook
"Centuries after nuclear war destroyed our planet, humanity struggles to rebuild. It's been a month since the dropships landed and the Colonists joined the Hundred on the ground. The teens, once branded juvenile delinquents, are now leaders among their people.
The Colonists and the Earthborn's are celebrating their first holiday together when, to everyone's horror, they're attacked by a group of strangers whose unusual battle cries fill the air. The newcomers kill scores of people, seize prisoners and pillage the crucial supplies. When hotheaded Bellamy and his analytical girlfriend Clarke discover that Wells, Octavia and Glass have been captured, they vow to get them back at all costs. But as they go after their new enemies, Bellamy and Clark find themselves increasingly at odds, unable to agree on a plan to save their friends.
Meanwhile, Wells, Octavia, and Glass are being slowly brainwashed by their captors, religious fanatics with one goal: to grow their ranks and 'heal' the war-ravaged planet... by eliminating everyone else on it.
But centuries of radiation exposure have taken their toll, forcing the cult to take drastic steps to survive. And unless the rescue party arrives soon, the teen captives will face a fate more terrifying than anything they could imagine. IN this thrilling fourth installment, the hundred fight to protect people they love on the dangerous planet they always dreamed of calling."
My Rating: 2.75/5
I think that this by far the weakest instalment in the series and it makes sense that the series ended here. I think that things were resolved in some ways too quickly and in other ways far too slow. The use of miscommunication in this story was just at some points over the top. I also found myself eye-rolling a bit more than usual. I did enjoy the idea and the change of pace away from our regular setting. I just think that it could have been executed in a different way. I'm glad that I read the story but if you are concerned after reading the 3rd book that might be a good place for you to stop in the series.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Homecoming
Author: Kass Morgan
Series/Standalone: The 100 Series (Book #3)
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Pages: 345
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2015
Format: Audiobook
"Weeks after landing on Earth, the Hundred have managed to create a sense of order amidst their wild, chaotic surroundings. But their delicate balance comes crashing down with the arrival of new dropships from space.
These new arrivals are the lucky ones- back on the Colony, the oxygen is almost gone- but after making it safely to Earth, Glass's luck seems to be running out. Clarke leads a rescue party to the crash site, ready to treat the wounded, but she can't stop thinking about her parents, who may still be alive. Meanwhile, WELLS struggles to maintain his authority despite the presence of the Vice-Chancellor and his armed guards, and Bellamy must decide whether to face or flee the crimes he thought he'd left behind.
It's time for the Hundred to come together and fight for the freedom they've found on Earth, or risk losing everything- and everyone- they love."
My Rating: 3.75/5
This book was just ok for me. I think that because the other's were so addictive and so fast-paced that this one just felt a little slow. I don't feel like this story brought as many thrilling aspects to the table. Or maybe just things that I didn't see coming. I assumed most of the things that were going to happen in this one. That being said, I still enjoy the storyline and the characters it just wasn't my favourite book in the series so far.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Day 21
Author: Kass Morgan
Series/Standalone: The 100 Series (Book #2)
Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult
Pages: 320
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2014
Format: Audiobook
"No one has set foot on Earth in centuries-- until now. It's been 21 days since the hundred landed on Earth. They're the only humans to set foot on the planet in centuries... or so they thought. Facing an unknown enemy, Wells attempts to keep the group together. Clarke strikes out for Mount Weather, in search of other Colonists, while Ballamy is determined to rescue his sister, no matter the cost. And back on the ship Glass faces an unthinkable choice between the love of her life and life itself. In this pulse-pounding sequel to Kass Morgan's The 100, secrets are revealed, beliefs are challenged, and relationships are tested. And the hundred will struggle to survive the only way they can- together."
My Rating: 4/5
This instalment was less interesting than the first one. I thought that this one would have the same amount of hitting power but it just faded a bit. Not enough that I didn't enjoy it. This is definitely a series that is a guilty pleasure for me. It is quick, filled with drama and intrigue that just keeps coming. My favourite parts have been in the connections made within the past and the present for each narrative. I am curious to see how the future unfolds now that more colonists are arriving from space. Will people be treated like convicts or celebrated because they managed to survive so long on earth? What will happen with the earthborn now that more people (adults) are arriving? I'm excited to dive into the third audiobook soon!
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: The 100
Author: Kass Morgan
Series/Standalone: The 100 Series (Book #1)
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia, Science Fiction
Pages: 323
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Year Published: 2013
Format: Audiobook (Own a physical copy)
"No one has set foot on Earth in centuries- until now.
Ever since a devastating nuclear war, humanity has lived on spaceships far above Earth's radioactive surface. Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents- considered expendable by society- are being sent on a dangerous mission: to recolonize the planet. It could be their second chance at life... or it could be a suicide mission.
CLARKE was arrested for treason, though she's haunted by the memory of what she really did. WELLS, the chancellor's son, came toe Earth for the girl he loves- but will she ever forgive him? Reckless Bellamy fought his way onto the transport pod to protect his sister, the other half of the only pair of siblings in the universe. And Glass managed to escape back onto the ship, only to find that life there is just as dangerous as she feared it would be on Earth.
Confronted with a savage land and haunted by secrets from their past, the hundred must fight to survive. They were never meant to be heroes, but they may be mankind's last hope."
My Rating: 4.75/5
I was fully prepared for this to be corny and horrible. And get this... it wasn't. It was super enjoyable. We follow 4 characters (2 female, 2 male) after descent to earth. We also get to jump back into their lives on the station that humans have lived on for the past 300 years. We really get to see things from different perspectives and different ways of life on the ships. It's also interesting to see people experience things for the first time. Things that we easily take for granted.
Now for the negative thoughts. I didn't like that there was a love triangle, but the fact that it was written in 2013 and was picked up by a tv network for a show should have clued me in that this would happen. I also hate Wells, with a fiery passion so there's that as a negative.
Overall I would suggest the audiobook to anyone looking for an addicting YA Science Fiction read!
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
