Author: Kass Morgan
Series: The 100 (Book 2)
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Release Date: 25 Sept. 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1444766905
Synopsis
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 Bellamy 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.
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 Bellamy 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 Review
This book continues on exactly where book 1 finished, in fact it feels like it was one story that has just been cut in half. There is barely a breath between the events and it carries on exactly the same way.
We still have our four principle narrators, Clarke, Wells, Bellamy and Glass. Three of them struggling on earth with the rest of the '100', and one still on the ship.
The group on Earth are being attacked by a mysterious group - it is now clear that they are not alone as they thought, there is a group of people - 'earthborns' roaming around and they don't appear to be too friendly. The camp is now under threat but no one is quite sure how to deal with the problem. Bellamy just wants answers, and his sister back. He is willing to do anything to get her return, even if that means violence. Wells just wants to keep the peace, but try and do what is right. And Clarke is torn between the two, but should she follow her head or her heart.
Glass meanwhile is still on the ship, trying to make things work with Luke, but when the ship starts to lose Oxygen and danger is now a reality, she has to decide what she really wants, and who she wants it with.
This book reads much like the first, the pacing is very similar and there is still the mixture of character and world building, mixed with plot twists and action. I like that we get to see all the characters grow and we see more of their personalities emerging and the changing dynamics within the groups.
Events get a bit more tense and exciting throughout this book and I read it in 2 short sittings. I'm still really enjoying the series and I definitely want to know what happens next, so although I'm not blown away, it is compelling enough to make you want more. There is something about these books, they come across quite simple and easy, but they are tough to stop thinking about.
Definitely worth a read.
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