The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is the intense, action-packed opening novel in a bestselling young adult sci-fi series. Set in the aftermath of a devastating alien invasion that arrives in calculated, catastrophic waves — darkness, destruction, disease, and deception — the story follows Cassie Sullivan, one of the few remaining human survivors.
With the world in ruins and trust a rare commodity, Cassie clings to one mission: find and save her little brother, Sammy. But staying alive means keeping your distance — from strangers and from the creatures known only as Them, who look human but are anything but. When Cassie crosses paths with Evan Walker, a boy with secrets of his own, she’s forced to confront impossible decisions about survival, loyalty, and hope.
A heart-racing blend of dystopia, survival horror, and romance, The 5th Wave captures the desperation and resilience of humanity in the face of extinction.
