
Kass Morgan's 'The 100' is the first book in a young adult science fiction series set three centuries after a thermonuclear apocalypse. The last remnants of humanity live in a strict space colony where even minor crimes carry a death sentence. To test Earth's habitability, one hundred juvenile delinquents, including Clarke Griffin and Wells Jaha, are sent to the planet's surface. They crash-land on the East Coast of the former United States, where they must contend with a wild, unfamiliar environment, internal conflicts, and the shocking discovery that they are not alone. This book explores themes of survival, justice, loyalty, and burgeoning romance amidst high-stakes peril, making it suitable for mature young adult readers.
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Sign in to write a reviewFrequent conflicts, attacks, and fighting; capital punishment is a central theme in the space colony.
Characters face constant threats from the environment, unknown enemies, and internal conflicts.
One character is mentioned to have a drug addiction while in prison.
Encounters with unknown enemies and the harsh realities of a post-apocalyptic world can be intense.
The 100 teenagers are sent to Earth without their parents, leading to significant emotional impact.
Conflicts between different human factions on Earth and political struggles within the Colony.
Significant romantic subplots develop between several main characters.