Day 21 by Kass Morgan

At first I thought that Day 21 had the misfortune of being weighed down by the superior TV show- to read this book, even after reading the first, is to call to mind how different the show is from the original material, and also how much better the show seems in comparison. However, as I continued and got to the end I was once again hooked almost against my better judgement. I am not sure how Kass Morgan accomplishes this, but she does. Despite the fact that none of the characters listen worth a damn and honestly have very little depth to speak of, the story is still extremely captivating in its way. It's written well, if not spectacularly; the TV Clarke is portrayed with much more strength and character than the literary version but is still somehow likable. I have hated Bellamy in the the books, and this sequel does only a little to improve my feelings. So taken on its own merits, both the first and second book in what I assume will be a trilogy or series are extremely entertaining if not a masterpiece of literature. I call these books bubblegum books because they are great when you are reading them but they quickly lose their flavor and you forget about them quickly. If not for the TV bolstering the series I would fear for the story but I think this series will do just fine. Definitely worth the read. I consider it an improvement from the first; my only suggestion is that if you watch the CW series, re-read the first book to re-introduce yourself to the story. The two are vastly different. I found myself missing a few characters that are in the show but now in the books.