The Infinite Sea (5th Wave, #2)

by Rick Yancey

[Kelly]

I've decided, my first born shall be called little Yancey.
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The 5th Wave series is the ultimate in post apocalyptic young adult. Our world is under attack from a superior race that are wiping out humanity. The genocide comes in waves. The first wave plunged our planet into darkness. The second brought earthquakes and tsunamis to cleanse the Earth. The third wave spread a virus amongst the population and in the fourth wave comes the Silencers, being that have taken on the form of human soldiers to destroy the weak. The fifth may just be the most horrific, human sacrifices.

The Infinite Sea is explosive, it picks up shortly after the heart stopping end of book one where the small group of survivors now await their fate. After the fourth wave, humanity realised that they are fighting an enemy that look and sound human. The invaders true self being a conscious that inhabits a human body, and leaves us unsure of who to trust. Following the perspective of several characters, we learn more about the surviving teens and how they came to be part of the group. One in particular was incredibly emotional and paved the way for an emotional parting with one character.

The premise is incredible, the execution is phenomenal. Rick Yancey is an absolute genius who has created a terrifying fictional scenario that sets a new standard in young adult novels. He's a master of taking what is seemingly a simple storyline, incorporating stunning metaphors and lovable characters that readers can relate to. He's simply brilliant. He could quite possibly be the author of the young adult generation.

There are no words to describe how immaculate this series is. I demand you read it.

The Infinite Wave will leave readers emotionally spent, myself included. I need a hug.