The 100 Kass Morgan Book 1 May 2026

Here’s a helpful, well-rounded review of by Kass Morgan, aimed at readers trying to decide whether to start the series—especially if they’ve seen the TV show. ⭐ Review: The 100 by Kass Morgan (Book 1) Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars Genre: Young Adult / Dystopian / Sci-Fi Tone: Fast-paced, character-driven, lighter on science What to Expect The 100 is the first novel in a four-book series that inspired the popular TV show on The CW. However, the book is significantly different from the show—in tone, plot, and character arcs. If you go in expecting the TV series in text form, you may be surprised. If you approach it as a separate, softer dystopian drama, you’ll likely enjoy it. The Premise Centuries after a nuclear apocalypse destroyed Earth, humanity survives aboard a massive space station called the Colony . But resources are running out, and juvenile delinquents are given a chance at redemption: they will be sent down to Earth to see if it’s habitable again.

Across the Universe by Beth Revis, The Loners by Lex Thomas, or the lighter side of The Hunger Games . Would you like a spoiler-free comparison guide for the rest of the series as well? The 100 Kass Morgan Book 1