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The 5th Wave #1-3
The 5th Wave Collection
Rick Yancey's entire blockbuster bestselling 5th Wave series is now available in a boxed set—great for binge-reading!
In The 5th Wave , Cassie finds herself in a world devastated by alien attack, desperate to save herself and find her lost brother. As the onslaught from the Others—the beings that look human and kill anyone they see—continues, Cassie's mission is to stay alone and stay alive. But then she meets Evan Walker, who may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother--or even saving herself. Cassie must between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death.
In The Infinite Sea , the heart-stopping action continues as the situation gets even worse for Cassie and the rest of Earth's remaining human survivors. No one knows the depths to which the Others will sink, nor can they imagine the heights to which the human spirit can reach as they face the ultimate test.
In The Last Star , Earth's remaining survivors will need to decide what's more saving themselves . . . or saving what makes them human. The final book in this epic series will leave you awestruck.
Included in this The 5th Wave , The Infinite Sea , The Last Star
"Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances."— Entertainment Weekly
"Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—Justin Cronin, The New York Times Book Review
"A modern sci-fi masterpiece."— USA Today
In The 5th Wave , Cassie finds herself in a world devastated by alien attack, desperate to save herself and find her lost brother. As the onslaught from the Others—the beings that look human and kill anyone they see—continues, Cassie's mission is to stay alone and stay alive. But then she meets Evan Walker, who may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother--or even saving herself. Cassie must between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death.
In The Infinite Sea , the heart-stopping action continues as the situation gets even worse for Cassie and the rest of Earth's remaining human survivors. No one knows the depths to which the Others will sink, nor can they imagine the heights to which the human spirit can reach as they face the ultimate test.
In The Last Star , Earth's remaining survivors will need to decide what's more saving themselves . . . or saving what makes them human. The final book in this epic series will leave you awestruck.
Included in this The 5th Wave , The Infinite Sea , The Last Star
"Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances."— Entertainment Weekly
"Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—Justin Cronin, The New York Times Book Review
"A modern sci-fi masterpiece."— USA Today
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Published October 3, 2017
About the author
Rick Yancey
40 books9,837 followersaka Richard Yancey.
Rick is a native Floridian and a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. He earned a B.A. in English which he put to use as a field officer for the Internal Revenue Service. Inspired and encouraged by his wife, he decided his degree might also be useful in writing books and in 2004 he began writing full-time.
Since then he has launched two critically acclaimed series: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, for young readers, and The Highly Effective Detective, for adults. Both books are set in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Rick lived for ten years before returning to Florida.
Rick is a native Floridian and a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. He earned a B.A. in English which he put to use as a field officer for the Internal Revenue Service. Inspired and encouraged by his wife, he decided his degree might also be useful in writing books and in 2004 he began writing full-time.
Since then he has launched two critically acclaimed series: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, for young readers, and The Highly Effective Detective, for adults. Both books are set in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Rick lived for ten years before returning to Florida.
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October 8, 2020
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How do you rid the Earth of humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.
The brilliance of The 5th Wave was ultimately more in the characterization of the aliens than the people themselves. I think, ultimately, what I just loved about this book was how the others systematically decimated the human population. Told from the perspective of sixteen-year-old Cassie, the novel takes the concepts of fear and manipulation and gives readers the most real characters you could possibly imagine.
It's almost unfathomable, imagining the world in which our characters find themselves. And as we follow Cassie, and later Ben Parrish, through their journeys in the aftermath of the four attacks that have come from whatever entity--which we're left to question and wonder about over and over again in the most intriguing way--and the development of the 5th wave itself, we find ourselves growing deeply attached and hopeful for all the characters involved.
I don't think there was a single moment while reading The 5th Wave where I found myself feeling disappointed with the way things were going. I was intrigued, excited, curious, fascinated, and especially emotional. Yancey manages to throw together a novel filled with an incredibly emotion driven plot while simultaneously giving us invisible villains that are psychologically terrifying. I found myself thinking of how I would respond in the wake of such attacks, and quickly determined that I'm no Cassie Sullivan.
"It isn’t that the lies are too beautiful to resist. It’s that the truth is too hideous to face."
The thing about these books is that I just really love the world, not because I would want to live in it or anything, but rather because it is simply so imaginative. There's something really catching about psychological villains and I think that's something Yancey captures beautifully in this series. The Infinite Sea is the second book in Yancey's The 5th Wave series in which aliens have arrived at our planet and slowly, systematically decimated the human population.
When I read The 5th Wave I was left with so many questions that I simply desperately need answered. The Infinite Sea is no different. For the first time readers find themselves in the heads of a few of the characters from the previous book, as well as reliving the narration of the both Ben and Cassie. There's a lot of action in this book, but ironically very little travel. Where in The 5th Wave, Yancey's characters take us all over the place, The Infinite Sea almost remains entirely in one place, with only three characters ever really moving.
I think, ultimately, that's why a lot of people were somewhat let down by the second book, but I found it somewhat refreshing. I enjoyed getting to know the characters better, particularly Ringer, whose narration we are introduced to early on in the novel. I was desperate to learn more about what had happened to Evan and whether he would return or really was dead. The villains of this series continued to amaze me and each plot twist was fantastic.
I think, perhaps the only irritation I had with The Infinite Sea was solely in the fact that the ending repeated a plot point that was thoroughly unnecessary. It just felt frustrating to read the new events and think, wait...didn't you do this already? Granted, it is a bit different and the actions of Poundcake were heartbreaking and wonderful all at once, but the other piece of the ending ultimately left me annoyed that once again I would have to live on a cliffhanger that I'd already suffered through with the first book.
All in all, though, I did really enjoy reading The Infinite Sea and am currently in the process of reading the third, and final, book in the series.
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How do you rid the Earth of humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.
The brilliance of The 5th Wave was ultimately more in the characterization of the aliens than the people themselves. I think, ultimately, what I just loved about this book was how the others systematically decimated the human population. Told from the perspective of sixteen-year-old Cassie, the novel takes the concepts of fear and manipulation and gives readers the most real characters you could possibly imagine.
It's almost unfathomable, imagining the world in which our characters find themselves. And as we follow Cassie, and later Ben Parrish, through their journeys in the aftermath of the four attacks that have come from whatever entity--which we're left to question and wonder about over and over again in the most intriguing way--and the development of the 5th wave itself, we find ourselves growing deeply attached and hopeful for all the characters involved.
I don't think there was a single moment while reading The 5th Wave where I found myself feeling disappointed with the way things were going. I was intrigued, excited, curious, fascinated, and especially emotional. Yancey manages to throw together a novel filled with an incredibly emotion driven plot while simultaneously giving us invisible villains that are psychologically terrifying. I found myself thinking of how I would respond in the wake of such attacks, and quickly determined that I'm no Cassie Sullivan.
"It isn’t that the lies are too beautiful to resist. It’s that the truth is too hideous to face."
The thing about these books is that I just really love the world, not because I would want to live in it or anything, but rather because it is simply so imaginative. There's something really catching about psychological villains and I think that's something Yancey captures beautifully in this series. The Infinite Sea is the second book in Yancey's The 5th Wave series in which aliens have arrived at our planet and slowly, systematically decimated the human population.
When I read The 5th Wave I was left with so many questions that I simply desperately need answered. The Infinite Sea is no different. For the first time readers find themselves in the heads of a few of the characters from the previous book, as well as reliving the narration of the both Ben and Cassie. There's a lot of action in this book, but ironically very little travel. Where in The 5th Wave, Yancey's characters take us all over the place, The Infinite Sea almost remains entirely in one place, with only three characters ever really moving.
I think, ultimately, that's why a lot of people were somewhat let down by the second book, but I found it somewhat refreshing. I enjoyed getting to know the characters better, particularly Ringer, whose narration we are introduced to early on in the novel. I was desperate to learn more about what had happened to Evan and whether he would return or really was dead. The villains of this series continued to amaze me and each plot twist was fantastic.
I think, perhaps the only irritation I had with The Infinite Sea was solely in the fact that the ending repeated a plot point that was thoroughly unnecessary. It just felt frustrating to read the new events and think, wait...didn't you do this already? Granted, it is a bit different and the actions of Poundcake were heartbreaking and wonderful all at once, but the other piece of the ending ultimately left me annoyed that once again I would have to live on a cliffhanger that I'd already suffered through with the first book.
All in all, though, I did really enjoy reading The Infinite Sea and am currently in the process of reading the third, and final, book in the series.
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January 28, 2020
Una trilogía atrapante desde la pagina 1.
April 23, 2019
I totally recommend it.
April 30, 2019
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave #1) - 4 stars
I found it interesting how throughout the beginning of the novel, the story was told from Cassie's point of view but from different points in time. I liked how we were able to learn tidbits of information through flashbacks and then were brought to the present through random spurts. Yancey definitely used this method to bring a little suspense to the reader and to keep us on our toes, because I did not want to put this book down after every chapter. Moreover, the dynamic between Cassie and Evan was portrayed in a way that I was always wondering when Evan was going to tell her the truth about him, and Cassie's emotions were definitely overwhelming especially during intense situations. Something I really liked was the way Yancey built the idea of the Others to the reader and how it wasn't just a simple alien attack, but the inclusion of technology and genetic engineering is captivating and is what makes it such a diverse sci-fi novel. Overall, this novel was a great way to start off the series and introduce the audience to each character presented.
The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2) -3.5 Stars
After reading the second novel, I can already say that the first one was my favorite, but I really like how Yancey incorporated different narratives throughout the book, and now expanding to characters that we thought were irrelevant. There was definitely more suspense and thriller scene in this novel, which is something I always gravitate to, but at times following the novel did get confusing. A quote that really got to me was, "That’s the cost. That’s the price. Get ready, because when you crush the humanity out of humans, you’re left with humans with no humanity"; it just really emphasized that this battle was expanding and the people you love might not make it, so that made me definitely keep reading to figure out what crazy event or realization was going to happen next. Cassie is definitely a very strong and compassionate character, but it was intriguing how Ringer had more of a point of view throughout the book, because it brought to light a character that has low-key gone through so much but didn't have that much attention in the first novel; there were some point of view's that weren't needed, like Poundcake's, but nonetheless it brought a different perspective to the events happening. Again, I really like the dynamic between Cassie and Evan, whether it's the romance or the friendship or the loyalty, it really made me keep cheering them on and hoping for the best.
The Last Star (The 5th Wave #3) - 4 Stars
Speechless. The one word I would use to describe my feelings after reading this book. After having poured my time and energy into the first 2 novels and then reading The Last Star, I was just left in shock. I applaud you Rick Yancey because you threw in so many different twists and turns and chaotic situations that I was reading at 1000 mph to get to the end. Sammy has been a main character since the beginning of the series, but this specific novel really shined a light on how much this young child has had to grow after everything that has happened to him. Moreover, Zombie (Ben) is also someone who was introduced in the first novel, but this novel really showed how he's not just Cassie's ex-high school crush and a typical jock, but someone who has matured and grown to care about people other than himself. Lastly, Cassie, one of my favorite female protagonist, is so realistic and true to not only the audience but herself, and she shows her true power while still providing her witty comments. Overall, this novel was a great way to end this captivating series that really took me for a ride through emotions and suspense.
I found it interesting how throughout the beginning of the novel, the story was told from Cassie's point of view but from different points in time. I liked how we were able to learn tidbits of information through flashbacks and then were brought to the present through random spurts. Yancey definitely used this method to bring a little suspense to the reader and to keep us on our toes, because I did not want to put this book down after every chapter. Moreover, the dynamic between Cassie and Evan was portrayed in a way that I was always wondering when Evan was going to tell her the truth about him, and Cassie's emotions were definitely overwhelming especially during intense situations. Something I really liked was the way Yancey built the idea of the Others to the reader and how it wasn't just a simple alien attack, but the inclusion of technology and genetic engineering is captivating and is what makes it such a diverse sci-fi novel. Overall, this novel was a great way to start off the series and introduce the audience to each character presented.
The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2) -3.5 Stars
After reading the second novel, I can already say that the first one was my favorite, but I really like how Yancey incorporated different narratives throughout the book, and now expanding to characters that we thought were irrelevant. There was definitely more suspense and thriller scene in this novel, which is something I always gravitate to, but at times following the novel did get confusing. A quote that really got to me was, "That’s the cost. That’s the price. Get ready, because when you crush the humanity out of humans, you’re left with humans with no humanity"; it just really emphasized that this battle was expanding and the people you love might not make it, so that made me definitely keep reading to figure out what crazy event or realization was going to happen next. Cassie is definitely a very strong and compassionate character, but it was intriguing how Ringer had more of a point of view throughout the book, because it brought to light a character that has low-key gone through so much but didn't have that much attention in the first novel; there were some point of view's that weren't needed, like Poundcake's, but nonetheless it brought a different perspective to the events happening. Again, I really like the dynamic between Cassie and Evan, whether it's the romance or the friendship or the loyalty, it really made me keep cheering them on and hoping for the best.
The Last Star (The 5th Wave #3) - 4 Stars
Speechless. The one word I would use to describe my feelings after reading this book. After having poured my time and energy into the first 2 novels and then reading The Last Star, I was just left in shock. I applaud you Rick Yancey because you threw in so many different twists and turns and chaotic situations that I was reading at 1000 mph to get to the end. Sammy has been a main character since the beginning of the series, but this specific novel really shined a light on how much this young child has had to grow after everything that has happened to him. Moreover, Zombie (Ben) is also someone who was introduced in the first novel, but this novel really showed how he's not just Cassie's ex-high school crush and a typical jock, but someone who has matured and grown to care about people other than himself. Lastly, Cassie, one of my favorite female protagonist, is so realistic and true to not only the audience but herself, and she shows her true power while still providing her witty comments. Overall, this novel was a great way to end this captivating series that really took me for a ride through emotions and suspense.
April 25, 2019
OVERALL: ~3.7 Stars
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave #1) - 4 Stars
When the aliens came they came in stages and wiped out most of the population of Earth. Now with aliens inhabiting the bodies of some of the remaining humans no one is to be trusted.
The story telling was a bit weird from so many different points of view. I was confused at some points about who was actually narrating a particular section but I think it made the book more suspenseful at the same time.
The romantic in me thinks that the best parts were with Cassie and Evan. I really liked the dynamic between them. Yancey was definitely able to show the conflicting emotions through Cassie's story, I think that was done exceptionally well. All of the emotions coming at once, overwhelming in the situation.
I did not find the overall story to be that sophisticated but I thought it was well written at the same time. It really grabbed the reader into the story making the whole book a fast read.
The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2) - 4 Stars
Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible, the little band of fortunates probably won't be so lucky with the next wave.
Still good but not as good as the first one. The narration was still confusing but I like how the story is progressing.
Yancey certainly does not shy away from the blood and gore and death. It makes the story more plausible, the reader is on the edge of their seat never really quite sure what is going to happen or what direction the story is going to go in. I wanted more Cassie time but I was overall happy with the characters.
The Last Star (The 5th Wave #3) - 3 Stars
The last stand for the tiny band of survivors is coming. Not everyone will survive and the journey to the end will be hard to endure.
That was a difficult ending. The book was much a long the same lines as the previous two. I was not expecting the story to go in the direction it did, the writing was surprising.
Overall it was an entertaining series and I am interested to see the movies.
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave #1) - 4 Stars
When the aliens came they came in stages and wiped out most of the population of Earth. Now with aliens inhabiting the bodies of some of the remaining humans no one is to be trusted.
The story telling was a bit weird from so many different points of view. I was confused at some points about who was actually narrating a particular section but I think it made the book more suspenseful at the same time.
The romantic in me thinks that the best parts were with Cassie and Evan. I really liked the dynamic between them. Yancey was definitely able to show the conflicting emotions through Cassie's story, I think that was done exceptionally well. All of the emotions coming at once, overwhelming in the situation.
I did not find the overall story to be that sophisticated but I thought it was well written at the same time. It really grabbed the reader into the story making the whole book a fast read.
The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2) - 4 Stars
Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible, the little band of fortunates probably won't be so lucky with the next wave.
Still good but not as good as the first one. The narration was still confusing but I like how the story is progressing.
Yancey certainly does not shy away from the blood and gore and death. It makes the story more plausible, the reader is on the edge of their seat never really quite sure what is going to happen or what direction the story is going to go in. I wanted more Cassie time but I was overall happy with the characters.
The Last Star (The 5th Wave #3) - 3 Stars
The last stand for the tiny band of survivors is coming. Not everyone will survive and the journey to the end will be hard to endure.
That was a difficult ending. The book was much a long the same lines as the previous two. I was not expecting the story to go in the direction it did, the writing was surprising.
Overall it was an entertaining series and I am interested to see the movies.
September 20, 2025
I don't really know what to say about it. I didn't care for the writing, and the main character - Cassie - was the literal worst. It bothered me that I felt that way because her thought process matches mine exactly. Does that mean I, too, am the literal worst?
But I guess the story was interesting. These 3 books were among the easiest read this year. And I did struggle to put it down. It just...I don't know.
So this trilogy follows a band of kids (teens mostly, but actual young children as well) who are struggling to survive amidst the admittedly most creative alien invasion story I've ever come across. But there are too many throw away characters and plot twists that it gets confusing and difficult to engage in the story or with the characters. I should also add that there's more swearing in these 3 book than the other 27 I read this year combined. Not an exaggeration.
My thoughts are all over the place. I want to say I didn't like it, but I also want to recommend it to anyone who enjoys dystopian type, teens save the earth stories. But I recommend it with the warning that you may not enjoy it. Sorry. I know I'm being so weird, but that's pretty much exactly what I felt reading it!
So...give it a try, I guess!
But I guess the story was interesting. These 3 books were among the easiest read this year. And I did struggle to put it down. It just...I don't know.
So this trilogy follows a band of kids (teens mostly, but actual young children as well) who are struggling to survive amidst the admittedly most creative alien invasion story I've ever come across. But there are too many throw away characters and plot twists that it gets confusing and difficult to engage in the story or with the characters. I should also add that there's more swearing in these 3 book than the other 27 I read this year combined. Not an exaggeration.
My thoughts are all over the place. I want to say I didn't like it, but I also want to recommend it to anyone who enjoys dystopian type, teens save the earth stories. But I recommend it with the warning that you may not enjoy it. Sorry. I know I'm being so weird, but that's pretty much exactly what I felt reading it!
So...give it a try, I guess!
December 19, 2025
Post-apocalyptic stories often focus on physical survival, but The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey is more concerned with the emotional cost of fear and mistrust. Set in a world devastated by a series of calculated alien attacks, the novel follows Cassie Sullivan as she navigates a landscape where trusting the wrong person can be fatal. The story balances large-scale destruction with deeply personal stakes, particularly the bond between siblings. One of the novel’s strengths is its atmosphere. The constant tension and uncertainty mirror the characters’ experiences and keep the reader uneasy throughout the book. The concept of invasion in “waves” adds structure to the chaos and helps the story feel purposeful rather than overwhelming. Cassie’s voice, in particular, grounds the narrative with emotional clarity. At times, the shifts in perspective slow the pacing, and some character motivations could have been developed more fully. While the novel does lean into familiar dystopian tropes, it still manages to feel engaging due to its emotional focus. Overall, The Fifth Wave is a compelling and thoughtful entry in the dystopian genre. Readers who enjoy survival stories with strong emotional stakes and a lingering sense of unease will likely find this book rewarding.
May 5, 2020
You have to read the trilogy because in my case it has tought me 3 important things. Firstly, the importance of a promise; as a teenager I discovered that people tend to underrate the value of a promise but reading this trilogy gave me a new point of view. Secondly, never judge a person wether you know the whole story of the other person or not; it's important to be respectful with everyone around. Thirdly, people are strong than they think; the trilogy help me to see how important is for the world that people get together in order to face certain troubles; for example, at this moment it is important to fight against global warming. All in all, the trilogy is very important for you to read it, maybe you will learn 1 thing or 2, maybe you would learn the same things as me or maybe other important things. Every book teaches a lesson just pay attention.
January 5, 2022
Review of the first:
"I can see why people compare this to Divergent and The Host, but it’s not actively bad like them. It’s not actively good either, but being just adequate can be a real struggle for buzzy YA series.
There’s a boring triangle of sorts with no chemistry, but that’s so common that it doesn’t bother me too much. Those in said central triangle are forgettable, but adorable Sam helps elevate the book by coming off as genuinely sympathetic and human. Plus Ringer while overly simplistic so far shows potential for being an amusing ass-kicker a la Johanna Mason.
The twist of the book, while not startlingly original, is at least somewhat cleverly unveiled step by step.
The writing rarely stands out for having particularly high or low quality."
Alas, everything goes downhill from an okay beginning. Random nonsense with forgettable annoying characters.
"I can see why people compare this to Divergent and The Host, but it’s not actively bad like them. It’s not actively good either, but being just adequate can be a real struggle for buzzy YA series.
There’s a boring triangle of sorts with no chemistry, but that’s so common that it doesn’t bother me too much. Those in said central triangle are forgettable, but adorable Sam helps elevate the book by coming off as genuinely sympathetic and human. Plus Ringer while overly simplistic so far shows potential for being an amusing ass-kicker a la Johanna Mason.
The twist of the book, while not startlingly original, is at least somewhat cleverly unveiled step by step.
The writing rarely stands out for having particularly high or low quality."
Alas, everything goes downhill from an okay beginning. Random nonsense with forgettable annoying characters.
March 8, 2021
Over all the series was enjoyable for me. Solid 3.5/5 Yes it’s a teen book about an alien take over. Yes there’s some corny teen romance but over all I have no complaints. The 1st book was my favorite but I sped through the 2nd and 3rd as well. This wasn’t a life changing series for me but it also will have me looking for more books by yancy. I did listen to the series and the narrator was good. The story is exciting if a little predictable but there are a few twists I didn’t see coming. If you like post apocalyptic survival books and decidedly YA writing style both of which I tend to enjoy give this series a try. I don’t think every book has to be a life changer. Sometimes they just need to be fun to read and this was.
August 18, 2024
Well, the ending ruined it for me. It honestly makes me regret reading the series. I hate saying that because I loved the first two books.. I was so excited to read the third. But the ending was absolute trash. I hate that Cassie had to die, that her and Evan didn’t get their happy ending, that their last moments together were them trying to kill each other because he did not remember, & then he remembers only after she’s already gone. On top of that, the rest of humanity still doesn’t know what happened and are still trying to kill everyone else, so what the hell was her sacrifice for? This series had so much potential and could have had an amazing ending, but that’s just not what we got. Very upset and slightly traumatized. 😭
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January 6, 2023
One of the few series I've been scared by, even though not much of it could really be considered horror. The idea of the world ending has always been terrifying to me, and this series really drove that idea deep. The style of writing and most of the choices were made very well, and I don't think anyone else could do as well given this premise. Very easy to get invested in, very easy to cry over. If this series was any longer I'd have run out of nails to nervously bite down
January 1, 2022
a beautiful masterpiece ive reread it a gazillion times and would read it a million more. I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOVVVEEEEE it, everything about it made me emotional. i refuse to believe rick yancey is human. these 3 books detached me from the world completely and i enjoyed every second of it. i cried like 10 times reading it 10000000/10. nothing i read to this day beats it.
May 4, 2022
The 5th wave is a thrilling series, with interesting characters and plots, which we are able to explore vaguely through the books. What I liked the most about the book is how the characters and the readers by the end, discover the true meaning of humanity and how unique and beautiful it makes the human species and consequently unites us.
October 19, 2024
Follows Cassie Sullivan, a teenager trying to survive after an alien invasion devastates humanity through a series of deadly waves. As she searches for her brother, she encounters other survivors, including Evan Walker, who may be key to humanity’s survival. The series explores trust and survival in a hostile world.
January 5, 2025
I enjoy science fiction tales and found the first book, The Fifth Wave, interesting. This is the first of a three book set which so far features Cassie as the protagonist. "The Others" are talked about but so far not much information about them has been provided. I am intrigued to find out what will happen next when I start the second book, The Infinite Sea.
March 1, 2026
I started off with an audiobook, and I have come to the realization that it detracts from the experience, and there much time has to be devoted to completing such a book. I finished the novel as a paperback, which was an improvement. It is definitely YA, which I did not realize when I borrowed it as an ebook and I don't think I'm invested enough to finish the series.
May 4, 2019
I really wanted to like the first two books but I found the story telling both emo and clunky and kept on wondering why that particular group of kids from nowhere in the mid-west had to be the pivotal actors in the attempted defeat of the alien invaders. I didn't bother reading the last book.
August 29, 2019
Very Well Written
Keeps the series interesting using multiple points of view for each chapter
Made me never want to put the book down
with all the cliff hangers and suspense
It's the perfect series if you enjoyed books like the hunger games and divergent
Keeps the series interesting using multiple points of view for each chapter
Made me never want to put the book down
with all the cliff hangers and suspense
It's the perfect series if you enjoyed books like the hunger games and divergent
April 7, 2021
This spectacular trilogy will leave you on the edge of your seat and constantly turning the page. It has the perfect amount of suspense, action, and romance to keep your heart pounding and your mind spinning.
April 18, 2021
I know there are many people who enjoy this series and I can see how they could but it just wasn’t for me. I realized while reading the series that I just didn’t really enjoy books about aliens, and I don’t think I ever will.
August 28, 2023
3.5*. I liked this series. The first book was really good! The movie was also really cool. But the second installment was just alright to me. And I really struggled with the third book… ending up not finishing at 69%.
February 19, 2025
I really liked the way this book was made by showing everyone’s perspectives. I had already seen parts of the movie so it kind of made the book less fun for me to read then. However I really liked the stories and can’t wait to read in to see what’s in the next book that is in this series.
March 21, 2018
This is a great series.
May 15, 2019
I’m a big fan of post-apocalyptic/dystopian society books (even though technically this is aliens). Big fan of YA. If you are too this series will not disappoint!
December 15, 2020
Los tres libros se leen muy rapido, mis favoritos son el primero y tercero. Es un final impresionante.
May 22, 2021
fun fiction. the movie was terrible, but I enjoyed the books!
August 3, 2021
I have no fucking idea that went on during these books- I hated them it was a waist of time and honestly how in the fucking hell did I get threw all of these- NOT WORTH IT DO NOT READ THESE!
January 21, 2024
Compelling idea of what life could be like if we didn't "Other" each other. Kept me reading non-stop through the entire series.
April 8, 2024
Que decepción tan grande vivió mi yo de 14 años, esperando que en algún momento, hubiese olas.
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