The Fifth Wave

     As a teacher, I am often too busy or tired to do that much reading for pleasure, but I forced myself to find the time this past spring after I picked up this book:

      This is The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey. This book sucked me in almost immediately. It is the story of the Earth after aliens have invaded and have begun to exterminate the human inhabitants of the planet.  The young narrator of this story, Cassie, believes that the only way she can stay alive is to be alone and trust nobody, but this idea begins to change when she meets a handsome stranger named Evan Walker.
     I read this book as quickly as possible.  Now that I know what happens at the end I have started reading it a second time, going much more slowly so I don't miss anything. I'll post again when I have finished it and will fill you in on my thoughts about this title.