Book Review: The 5th Wave is Out of This World

       The 5th Wave, a novel by David Yancey, is about a teenage girl, Cassie, who lives a normal life. That is, until the "Others" come. No one knows where they came from or why they were here. But one thing is obvious; they are ending the human race. They do so in what they call waves. The first wave: no more power; second wave: earthquakes/tsunami; third wave: plague; fourth wave: invasion. The first four waves kill seven billion people, leaving only a few left for the fifth wave. When Cassie's little brother is captured by the Others, she will do everything she can to get him back. Even if that means trusting someone in a world where she shouldn't trust anyone.
       The 5th Wave is full of excitement, love, and action. I love how the book is written in different points of view. You know what nearly every character is thinking. It helps you understand the characters and their motivations. It can make choosing a favorite character difficult, though. You learn to like them all in one way or another. This book was written more for the teen audience, but I think anyone who has an itch for sci-fi and action would enjoy it. Even if you aren't into sci-fi, there is more to this book to enjoy. It was recently made into a motion picture, which follows the story line, but changes and misses a few important details of the book. However, it is understandable considering they had to fit 457 pages into less than two hours. I easily give this book five stars. 

-Makayla Kowalski