The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave is a dystopian young adult science fiction novel by Rick Yancey. It is the first book in the 5th Wave trilogy.

The story follows 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan as she tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion. The first wave was an electromagnetic pulse that wiped out all of Earth’s technology. The second wave was a tsunami that killed millions of people. The third wave was a plague that killed billions.

In the fourth wave, the aliens have infiltrated humanity, disguising themselves as humans. Cassie is on the run from the aliens when she meets Evan Walker, a mysterious boy who may be her only hope.

The 5th Wave is a suspenseful and action-packed novel that explores themes of survival, trust, and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. It has been praised for its strong characters, its suspenseful plot, and its thought-provoking themes.

The novel was adapted into a film in 2016, starring Chloë Grace Moretz as Cassie Sullivan.