Reviews

Homecoming by Kass Morgan

berta_rozi's review against another edition

3.0

Spoilers for the book and TV show

By the time I finished this book, I realized why I had all the problems with it that I did. It reads like fanfiction after the TV show.
So much Bellarke, lovely cutesy moments, and too little drama and action and blood. I'm pretty much just missing Murphy and his psychotic ways.
I can't really say much more about this one, since it wasn't the worst, nor the best book I've read in a long, long time. < Read a sci-fi book >

I had that one moment of weakness when

Spoiler

Sasha

died, because the reaction reminded me so much of the death of

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Lincoln

in the show. I teared up a bit. Sorry, not sorry.

Spoiler

We never find out the real reason that is behind Clarke's parents disappearing. We never meet Mountain Men in the books, and we call Grounders Earthborns. Kendall being an Earthborn spy is ridiculous, because come on! Someone has to realize that no one knows her!

Bellamy took Clarke’s hand, then leaned in and whispered, “Should we go check on your parents?”
She turned to him and tilted her head to the side. “Don’t you think it’s a little early to be meeting my parents?” she teased. “After all, we’ve been dating less than a month.”
“A month in Earth time is like, ten years in space time, don’t you think?”
Clarke nodded. “You’re right. And I suppose that means that I can’t get mad at you if you decide to call it off after a few months, because that’s really a few decades.”
Bellamy wrapped his arm around her waist and drew her close. “I want to spend eons with you, Clarke Griffin.”
She rose onto her toes and kissed his cheek. “Glad to hear it, because there’s no going back now. We’re here for good.

It was worth it for Bellarke.

kennedycarbine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

wrenlee's review against another edition

2.0

Amazon / Goodreads

As someone who has read the books and watched the series, I'll try to not compare the two. Know this, though. I prefer the show. But that won't affect the review.

I liked Wells. He really took charge. He was brave and strong. Even with pain, he gets through it. He is a good leader. I know he is. He is a strong person. Even when his father is assumed dead, you still see him fighting for justice. He keeps going, not letting anything get him down. He's a great character. Wells is a great role model.
And Clarke really stood out in this one. She wasn't whiny. She was the romantic interest. But she isn't just that. She's the medic as well. With all the injuries, you can see her medical professionalism. But. We have her teacher coming in as well. And he sort of trumps her. But...she can keep her calm. She can be brave and rescue people.
Bellamy isn't the best. He seems to be ignored in this book. But he's a strong guy. A tough guy. I don't see why he isn't mentioned more. He's on the run half the time he's mentioned and locking lips with Clarke the rest of the half. He's willing to do things for Clarke and Wells. He could have been better if he had no cuffs on his wrists. If he had been free, he could have been better.
Glass...is ignored as well. She is in the book, mostly the beginning. But, as usual, she really isn't given a voice. She is caring. I like that. She cares for Wells, Clarke, and Luke. She is a big sweetheart. That's a downside because she loves the animals that she has to eat. (Which might turn our sweet Glass into a vegetarian.) But she has a big heart which is a good thing.

The ending is okay... I wasn't really into the ending.
I like the bittersweet way it happens. It's good in that way. Bittersweet isn't the best unless you have a good ending. If you have a good ending, you can get away with bittersweet.
This ending is good. The way you don't have that many questions. You do wonder about the parents. And you wonder a little about the relationships. (Like how Wells is going to cope. He's strong. But he's gone through so much loss.) But you're happy. You're happy for the characters. They got a happily ever after. Which is great. I won't deny its greatness.
But there seems like there is another book coming along. I don't want to read another book. It's not entirely a cliffhanger. But it sort of is.
The introduction of the parents. I feel like that really is leading on another book. And, as I said, I don't want another book.

There wasn't a whole lot of plot. Not many things happened. It wasn't interesting at least. The plot had action. But it wasn't fantastic. I've read better.
The plot was a bit dull. Not enough fighting. We had the Earthborns who were all too nice. To my surprise, Glass got the most specialized Earthborn attention from the attack. There were other attacks as well, but those were to groups. The Colonizers were the enemies. But they weren't. There wasn't a lot of drama happening. The original hundred accepted the situations they were in. They just took it in stride and let it happen.
I felt like the action was the only good thing in the plot. We had some good fights. Some good tension. The characters are good at fights. They are a cunning group that can fight and defend. And they do both in the last fight. I admire Wells's quick-thinking and good strategy. Without him, the rogues would have definitely won.

The romance. It felt like everyone was pairing off. Sasha and Wells. Bellamy and Clarke. Glass and Luke. I was surprised when young Octavia didn't end up with a fetching young man. Haha.
The romance isn't good either. I don't think so at least.
Sasha made Wells happy. Which isn't a bad thing. They were okay. I didn't particularly like the two together. They were just okay as a couple. I didn't see chemistry. They simply kissed a lot.
Bellamy and Clarke. They're cute. They've been shipped together for a long time. They have chemistry. Which is important to me. Bellamy makes Clarke this sort of...kitten. Clarke can be tough, but she's more calm with Bellamy. Bellamy subdues her. He makes her laugh and smile. Which is adorable. These two would do a lot for the other. (I won't go as far as say anything. But Clarke 'kidnapped' Bellamy and brought him to a safe place. Which is great.)
Glass and Luke...not as cute. I mean...they have past. They have some chemistry. They do work. A little. I don't like them in this book, though. This book doesn't show a lot of their relationship. We don't see their relationship at all really. I feel like this relationship was ignored.

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2/5

brittanypete's review against another edition

4.0

I actually didn’t remember anything from this book from reading it years ago but this one was a bit of a let down.
First of all, the guards can find Mt Weather immediately? But the 100 never stumbled across it? Makes no sense.
2) Why are they so aggressive with the Earth Born when they don’t know what technology or weapons they have? It makes no sense to try to start a war in land that people have dwelled for centuries when you’re only just arriving. Making enemies with people who can teach you how to survive
3) There was no need for Sasha to die. See point 2 for more explanation. She was a child, and they murdered her for no reason. Also, there isn’t an endless supply of bullets so maybe save those for hunting
4) I enjoyed Glass’s storyline in the first two books but they were so boring in this one. Two people with zero survival skills set off on their own in a land they know nothing about and are shocked when it ends badly. Also, what was going on with Rhodes and Glass’s mom? Does he not feel the need to take care of Glass at all?
5) why are there so many guards on Earth now when people were fighting their way to the drop ships? Seems like maybe 5-10 would make it and I’d doubt they’d be loyal to Rhodes because he left them to die. And it would be super easy to overthrow Rhodes anyway. There are more of the 100 than guards.

Overall, I still enjoyed this book but there were too many dropped plots and plot holes for me

barbara_646's review against another edition

adventurous challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

melissalurie81's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

caszriel's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 Stars

Homecoming was definitely an improvement from both The 100 and Day 21.

I was really saddened when I saw that one of my ships had sunk (I won't say who or why for spoiler reasons)! I was quite disappointed and anguished when this event occurred; in fact, I almost cried. Almost.

Kass Morgan injected a lot more of the required drama into Homecoming, and by the end of it I was hyped and excited for Rebellion.

Homecoming bet The 100 and Day 21 in many ways, but most especially, ACTION! A lot of it as well, which I loved and felt that the first two books didn't really have. I really enjoyed Homecoming.

kindlereads's review against another edition

2.0

It was ok. I'm glad I finished this book. Really all three together make the full story but so much trash could have been edited out rather then added.

imleahy's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

asecsymf's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.25