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Violence
Some
Significant violence including mass killings; military combat; alien attacks
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Teen romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores paranoia, survival, and what it means to remain human under extreme pressure
What this book is about
After four devastating waves of alien attack have killed most of humanity, sixteen-year-old Cassie Sullivan is alone, trying to find her younger brother. The Others are indistinguishable from humans now. Trusting anyone could be fatal. Yancey's YA sci-fi debut blends survival thriller with alien invasion mythology and a compelling romance.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Mass death from alien attacks depicted
Military violence against children
Sustained paranoia about who can be trusted
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