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The First 7 (The Last 8, #2)
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After 7 months exploring the galaxy, Clover Martinez and her friends (who were essentially the last teenagers on
Earth), are feeling a little misplaced. They believe Earth is empty of human life and there is nothing left there for them to return to, but when they receive a distress call from their home planet, they investigate.
This isn't a unanimous decision, as Violet is against returning home, but she is over ruled and they soon land back in the state of Wyoming where Clover grew up. Despite the excitement and wonder of the things they've seen and done in outer space, the smells and sights of Earth bring tears and joy.
The distress signal has vanished however, and so does their chance of leaving again. They have crossed an invisible barrier on their search, and they can't cross back through it. Even the ship's (The Ark) drones can't find a gap for their escape.
While they search the surrounding ground on foot, they see other humans! How can that be? Weren't they the only survivors of the alien attack on Earth? They also find beautiful but strange crystals in the ground. These crystals have a shocking effect on Andromeda (Andy) and her friends have no choice but to imprison her in The Ark, keeping her a secret when they meet the people they saw.
Unity is a community of people who gathered after the alien attack on Earth. The teens decide to stay only long enough to learn about the crystals and the barrier. This decision causes friction between them, which upsets Clover as she finally begins to deal with some of the trauma of the past couple of years. She still has her dog Sputnik at her side, but it's nice to be able to talk to someone who might be able to help. From nowhere, Clover is blindsided by someone who seems to know her from before.
Can the teens trust Unity? Who sent the distress signal? Will Andy ever be the peaceful Universali they all knew and loved again? Clover and her friends are thrown into another battle, but first they have to agree to work together again, before it is too late.
I enjoy any type of survivor story, and surviving an alien attack is always an interesting premise. This sequel to The Last 8 was as satisfying and action filled as the first in this duology. The relationships between the characters are explored (a little more), and Clover is dealing with her anxiety, PTSD, and admitting her past battle with depression, which adds authenticity to what she has been through.
As I read, I could easily imagine this novel as a movie with the tension ratcheting up, and the full-on action finale. It has everything a movie needs to enrapture an audience - Aliens, relationships, mystery, tension, a possession, the past meeting the present and of course, a dog in the middle!
Author - Laura Pohl
Age - 14+ (Strong Language)
Earth), are feeling a little misplaced. They believe Earth is empty of human life and there is nothing left there for them to return to, but when they receive a distress call from their home planet, they investigate.
This isn't a unanimous decision, as Violet is against returning home, but she is over ruled and they soon land back in the state of Wyoming where Clover grew up. Despite the excitement and wonder of the things they've seen and done in outer space, the smells and sights of Earth bring tears and joy.
The distress signal has vanished however, and so does their chance of leaving again. They have crossed an invisible barrier on their search, and they can't cross back through it. Even the ship's (The Ark) drones can't find a gap for their escape.
While they search the surrounding ground on foot, they see other humans! How can that be? Weren't they the only survivors of the alien attack on Earth? They also find beautiful but strange crystals in the ground. These crystals have a shocking effect on Andromeda (Andy) and her friends have no choice but to imprison her in The Ark, keeping her a secret when they meet the people they saw.
Unity is a community of people who gathered after the alien attack on Earth. The teens decide to stay only long enough to learn about the crystals and the barrier. This decision causes friction between them, which upsets Clover as she finally begins to deal with some of the trauma of the past couple of years. She still has her dog Sputnik at her side, but it's nice to be able to talk to someone who might be able to help. From nowhere, Clover is blindsided by someone who seems to know her from before.
Can the teens trust Unity? Who sent the distress signal? Will Andy ever be the peaceful Universali they all knew and loved again? Clover and her friends are thrown into another battle, but first they have to agree to work together again, before it is too late.
I enjoy any type of survivor story, and surviving an alien attack is always an interesting premise. This sequel to The Last 8 was as satisfying and action filled as the first in this duology. The relationships between the characters are explored (a little more), and Clover is dealing with her anxiety, PTSD, and admitting her past battle with depression, which adds authenticity to what she has been through.
As I read, I could easily imagine this novel as a movie with the tension ratcheting up, and the full-on action finale. It has everything a movie needs to enrapture an audience - Aliens, relationships, mystery, tension, a possession, the past meeting the present and of course, a dog in the middle!
Author - Laura Pohl
Age - 14+ (Strong Language)
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June 19, 2020
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Started Reading
June 20, 2020
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June 20, 2020
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June 21, 2020
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