The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
If you thought this book was about alien invasions then you would be right. Cassie Sullivan has survived 4 waves of alien attacks but will she survive the 5th. In this the 5th and final wave the aliens intend to kill every remaining human being. She has already lost  her parent but believes that her younger brother, Sammie, is still be alive. She won't give up until she finds him. In a world where it is kill or be killed and trust no one, she must learn to trust if she is to find her brother and survive.

As far a science fiction goes I am usually not a fan but this book blew me away. I liked that it is told by different characters, each having a strong and distinct  personality. If you like fast paced action I highly recommend this book.

                                                                                

Legend

Legend by Marie Lu

The United States no longer exists. It is called the Republic and is made up of the west coast of the United States. Sound familiar well. If you liked The Hunger Games you will absolutely love this book. It is non-stop action from the first page to the end and there’s even a little romance.

The Republic is a country always at war with its neighbors. June is a 15 year old rich girl who is being trained for the Republic’s military elite. Day the Republic’s most wanted criminal, fights for his family’s right just to survive. June’s brother Metias is murdered and Day is the number one suspect. June vows to bring her brother’s killer to justice. As June hunts down Day she finds out that things are not as the Republic would like everyone to think.