The One

by Kiera Cass

Ah, what's a book review without some more dystopian future?

Well after WWIII, we have a very different world. What used to be North and South America, are all one nation called Illea and it is run by a king. Everyone lives in a caste system and it is out of this that Prince Maxon is supposed to choose his bride. Thirty-six girls are chosen at "random" from all over the nation.

In the third, and final book (not including the novella before this), the selection is narrowed down to four, very different, girls. There are choices to be made, rebels to beat, and parents that are impossible to please. All the makings of a great intrigue.

 I really enjoyed reading this series. Of course, the front covers are half the battle and they are a win. I also appreciate the overall "cleanness" of the book.

As far as the characters go, they were very likeable, but it feels like this could have been written in one book. Maxon and America obviously care for each other from the start, but are too scared to tell one another. This leads to a lot of extra confusion and, mostly, stretches out the series.

Four stars from me. Enjoyable and light read.

The 100: Day 21

by Kass Morgan

The 100 have made it to 21 days here on Earth. Day 21. That is the day that the effects of radiation start to show. Is it safe, or are those that are sick in the infirmary showing signs of chemical poisoning?

In the sequel to last year's best seller, The 100, we find Clarke, Bellamy, and Wells fight to survive on earth with little to no supplies. As they find "Earthborns", that are both friendly and hostile, they must decide whom they can trust.

Meanwhile, back on the space station, Glass is fighting for her life as they are quickly running out of oxygen and there aren't enough dropships to get everyone down to Earth.

Kass has, again, written an interesting and exciting dystopian future novel. This one has far less language, than the first. I am thankful for that. Because it held my attention and is such an interesting story, I give this book 4 stars. Keep them coming!!

Thanks, www.netgalley.com for giving me this book for my honest review. Here's to many more!!!

The 100

by Kass Morgan

 Boy, do I love a good Dystopian future novel! Of course, they are all the rage right now. With Hunger Games, Divergent, The Giver, The Selection and Maze Runner, people may start to feel the fatigue. However, this book manages to have a different twist which I found really interesting.

Centuries after a nuclear war, earth is abandoned and people have escaped to live in space. It is there that they have strict rules and harsh punishments. Feeling that it may be time to return to earth, the government decides to send 100 "criminals" (basically children fighting for their lives and being punished for it) to earth. They want to see if the radiation is cleared and if it is safe for the rest of the colonies to return.

While I really enjoyed the story and the characters, I was disturbed by the language in this Young Adult book. It wasn't on every page, but I expect, as a parent, for my children to be able to read a book intended for them without having to worry that it will have language and sexual innuendos in it.  Because of that, I can only give it 3 stars.

Thank you, www.netgalley.com for giving me this title for an honest review. Here's to many more!! And, btw, you can catch the hit CW series here:

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-100