After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth's last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.
Quick Note:
To be real, I definitely believe in other life forms out there in the universe. I want to believe that they all have human-like morals and are nothing but friendly, curious creatures — but what if there are other beings out there like the ones in this book?
Just the arrival of the Others as described in the book gives me anxiety. Each wave of events would have me completely spiraling if I even survived them. Could you imagine losing everyone you’ve ever known and loved? Having to spend every second of the day hiding and in fear, knowing you can't run from your death for long? I sure can't! That's why I'm thankful to read a fictional work about it instead of living it, unlike my fantasy books where I'd love to be living in that world, LOL!
First things first, if you’re into high-stakes dystopian adventures where humanity is hanging by a thread, this series delivers in spades. The first book, The 5th Wave, pulls you in like a gravitational force. Aliens have come, and they’re not here to play nice. Waves of attacks have decimated humanity, and our protagonist Cassie (short for Cassiopeia, because why not have a cosmic name when you're fighting aliens?) is determined to survive in a world where you can’t trust anyone. I loved the suspense, the grit, the "OMG, who can I trust?" vibes.
Moving onto The Infinite Sea, the pace picks up, and things get really interesting. We’re talking about conspiracy theories, shifting alliances, and enough cliffhangers to make you cling to your e-reader like it's a lifeline. Yancey keeps you guessing in a way that’s both frustrating and thrilling—like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark.
But then... The Last Star hits, and it’s like Yancey decided to throw all the puzzle pieces up in the air and call it a day. Don't get me wrong; there are still some genuinely great moments, character arcs that tug at your heartstrings, and action sequences that would make Michael Bay jealous. But the ending? Oh, the ending.
I was left with more questions than answers. Like, what was the whole point of all this again? Was it about survival, human resilience, or just a convoluted way to make me scream into my pillow at 2 a.m.? Did the aliens have a master plan, or were they just winging it like the rest of us? I needed closure, but instead, I got... ambiguity.
In summary, the "5th Wave" series is an absolute rollercoaster—one that I definitely recommend if you're into post-apocalyptic adventures with aliens, drama, and some seriously kick-ass characters. But be warned: by the end, you might find yourself Googling, "What was the point of the 5th Wave ending?" more times than you’d like to admit.
So, if you're up for an exhilarating ride with a slightly frustrating finish, buckle up and dive into "The 5th Wave." Just don’t blame me if you’re left shouting, “But why?!” at your bookshelf.
Happy reading, and may your questions find answers… unlike mine! 😅
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