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    The Last Star: The Final Book of The 5th Wave

    Written by Rick Yancey

    Narrated by Phoebe Strole and Ben Yannette

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    About this audiobook

    The highly-anticipated finale to the New York Times bestselling 5th Wave series.

    The enemy is Other. The enemy is us. They're down here, they're up there, they're nowhere. They want the Earth, they want us to have it. They came to wipe us out, they came to save us.

    But beneath these riddles lies one truth: Cassie has been betrayed. So has Ringer. Zombie. Nugget. And all 7.5 billion people who used to live on our planet. Betrayed first by the Others, and now by ourselves.

    In these last days, Earth's remaining survivors will need to decide what's more important: saving themselves . . . or saving what makes us human.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 24, 2016
    ISBN9781101925492
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    The Last Star: The Final Book of The 5th Wave
    Author

    Rick Yancey

    Rick Yancey is the author of The Monstrumologist, The Curse of the Wendigo, The Isle of Blood, and The Final Descent. He is also the author of The Fifth Wave series. Rick lives with his wife Sandy and two sons in Gainesville, Florida. Visit him at RickYancey.com.

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    • 3/5
      "The heart-stopping finale to the New York Times bestselling 5th Wave series"I wouldn't say it was heart-stopping, more it left me confused as to where the author was wanting to go. It seems a lot the character development of the prior two books got tossed out the window. Perhaps someone had writers block and was rushing for the publishers deadline? I don't know but for whatever reason things like the weight of Ben abandoning his sister which was a crucial part of his character in the earlier books now seems forgotten as he just has a conversation with Cassie about not going back for his sister like forgetting to pick up milk at the store.Then there was the odd part where Ringer makes a big deal about how it's a waste of time for Ben to bury Dumbo, a person he's had a friendship with and faced advertised with. Yet, later in the book when she kills a team of people she literally has never met she goes and burys them all - what? I thought burying bodies was pointless?Overall, it does a decent job of wrapping up the trilogy however I felt neither the second or third book lived up to the promise shown in the first, really it was a bit of unfolding disappointment with each book. Especially in the second, this at least improved off of that low point even if not reaching the level of the first.
    • 4/5
      This was a really good end to the trilogy. A little sad. From what I could gather things might not be over? Cassie was a strong and brave character who didn't give herself enough credit. I would hate to see what this world would look like if something like this situation were to really happen.
    • 5/5
      It's been a long time since I read the first book of the 5th Wave series. So long in fact, that I had to re-read the second book. But it was sooo worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was a fitting and heartbreaking conclusion to the series.
    • 3/5
      What a yawn-tastic book with the most predictable ending (how can something this convoluted be predictable? Maybe it's a talent?).
    • 1/5
      Oh my god I completely forgot that I never finished this series so I though "eh, might as well."My brain was trying to rescue me from boredom.Nothing happens in this book until the very end. And even when it does happen, it was rushed and very boring. My brain is very angry with me for spending hours reading 90-ish chapters only to get that ending. Like, wow. it's like reading the end of the Divergent series ha ha only it annoyed me this time because I didn't expect Cassie to be as stupid as Tris. *in Tyra Banks' voice* HOW COULD YOU?? WE WERE ROOTING FOR YOU!
    • 4/5
      A compelling, and sad, finale to the trilogy. If you've read the previous books, I'd say it's pretty much essential to finish off the series. There's a lot that happens here in order to bring everything to an end.
    • 4/5
      In this third and last installment of the 5th Wave series, the remaining good guys (Cassie, Zombie, Ringer & a scant few others) gear up to face off with The Others in an attempt to avoid the destruction of the earth. It took a little bit for me to reacquaint myself with the characters when starting this book, but before long I was right back there and into it. Although I'm not aware of any plans for the 2nd & 3rd books to be adapted to the big screen, I could easily picture this action-packed book as a film. For the most part I enjoyed this one as I did the others, although Cassie's character began grating on my nerves after a while, trying to be tough but not really pulling it off convincingly. I'm not sure how I felt about the ending. I was okay with the climax near the end, but not sure the last section of the book really added to the story. I almost feel as though that part could've been left off entirely. With or without that section, there were still lots of questions left unanswered.
    • 3/5
      This series is a quick fun read. I quite liked the style of writing he chose for each individual character, especially Cassie. I was a little disappointed in the ending. Felt a little anti climatic.
    • 5/5
      The Last Star picks up right where The Infinite Sea left off, Ringer, newly enhanced with the 12th system, has run away from Camp Haven after Teacups death while the rest of the gang (Cassie, Evan, Ben, Sam, Poundcake and Megan) are holed up in the dead Silencer, Grace's safe house. Each side is plotting their next move. After learning that the Others have a massive air strike planned to take out all major cities in the world in four days time, the pressure is on to not only reunite with Ringer and Teacup (unaware of her death) but to also plan an attack on the mothership to blow it up before it has the chance to blow up the world. Easy peasy right? Not quite. Of course the gang runs into all sorts of trouble, Silencers, capture, missile strikes, deception and more along the way. Will Cassie and her gang of misfits be able to stop the release of a tidal wave of bombs? Or will time run out before they are able to accomplish their mission? And who will they loose along the way? Overall, I think Rick Yancey really did all the characters justice in the nail biting conclusion to this trilogy. All the characters sub plots were well thought out and developed, true to their personality and identity. His writing style is so rich in detail and fluid, it was such a naturally easy and engaging read. What I really enjoyed about this read was that everything wasn't neatly wrapped up in a little bow and delivered to the reader. It was harsh and painful at times, but was honest and believable. Life doesn't get wrapped up neatly in 350 pages and this novel really captured that truth. If you haven't finished the book and plan on it- don't read ahead- SPOILER ALERT!I'm not gonna lie and say I was thrilled that Cassie died in the end, or pretend that it wasn't a major blow when reading the book, but I understand enough to know that it had to happen. Once she told Ringer goodbye and to take care of Sam, I knew her end game and it hit me hard. Thanks for making me an emotional wreck Rick! At work no less (shhhh don't tell my boss). Deviating from a normal YA plot perspective, I felt it really did Cassies character justice that one of the main points of drama wasn't a love triangle or some star crossed (literally in the case of Evan Walker) lover angle. Sure it's there, giving the plot some added drama and points of contention but it isn't the focal point. There is no fairy tale romance in store at the end for Cassie and Evan (or Cassie and Ben). I enjoyed the last few chapters showing life with Marika, Ben, baby Cassie, Sam, and Megan. I was especially thrilled that Evan didn't die a heartless, soulless "Other" but was restored, however painful that must have been. I would have hated if our last glimpse of Evan was what Vosch made him into. Overall I felt Rick did an amazing job with this trilogy and, as always, was blown away by his superb writing style and dedication to his characters.
    • 4/5
      The Last Star, the last book in the 5th Wave series. This book much better than number two. Rick Yancy goes into a lot of depth to explain what his characters are thinking, I really liked that. The ending was a little predictable, but it was good. I gave this 4 out of 5 stars.
    • 3/5
      The Last Letdown - 3.5 stars...

      Uhh I've been sitting on this review, thinking that if I ponder over this book a little longer I'll have a better grip on my feelings but that hasn't happened. I still have mixed feelings about this book and the whole series actually. It had so much potential but I feel like Yancey is his own worst enemy. Sometimes he can write so beautifully, then other times he gets on these tangents and the storyline and dialogue gets so convoluted you don't know what the hell he is going on about. I kept thinking well maybe I'll like it more if I can see it as a movie where I can actually see the story come to life but seeing as The 5th Wave movie didn't do a whole lot for me and The Infinite Sea isn't even greenlit yet I don't have much faith in that happening.

      Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I just felt more of an indifference really. Honestly my last thought when I finished reading this was-

      I'm glad I don't have to hear about that damn bear anymore!!

      So if that tells you anything.... Don't have too high expectations and you won't be disappointed...
    • 4/5
      I'm not sure if I've ever read an apocalyptic novel that succeeded as well at destroying hope for the future.There were many moments when I thought I didn't really want to get to the end of this book because Mr. Yancey had succeeded in making me feel like there was no way for there to be any good thing at the end. I'm not sure what to think of the reasoning behind the "alien invasion" - maybe that is the beauty of it being alien - it doesn't have to really make sense to humanity. Overall a no holds barred imagining of the end of the world.
    • 5/5
      If I could give it more than five stars I would. Great ending to a trilogy!
    • 3/5
      "V: How do you conquer the unconquerable?Q: Who can win when no one can endure?P: What endures when all hope is gone?"The Last Star is the final book in The 5th Wave series. Things pick up not long after where book two leaves off with Ringer believed to be missing and everyone else holed up in the Silencer's bunker planning out their next steps. The entire story takes place over the last four days of Earth. Once all the teen-aged angst and arguing has gotten out of the way, it turns into an action packed, intense four days as our heroes finally decide they will go to any length to try and save humanity.While the story is told from five points of view it is Cassie and Ringer who are the main stars. It is Ringer who discovers what is really happening and understands how the alien program works while it is Cassie who makes the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity purely for the love of her brother. And that right there is the overall theme that was started in book one and hinted more at in book two: Love conquers all. Aliens cannot understand human love, that love is humanity's most redeeming feature and there's no program they can devise to counter it.I think Yancey learned from his the first two installments that multiple first person points of view are confusing. While this style is still followed, headers have been provided at the beginning of each chapter when the perspective switches so you know exactly who's point of view it is. I'm still not a fan of this format but this helps dramatically with the POV confusion.My main disappointment with the book is the loss of atmosphere. The previous two books had a certain tension. Things were eerie, creepy, you didn't know who to trust and it gave the story a distinct edge. That feeling is gone and I miss it. Also be warned there is a god awful sex scene. The writing is simply terrible. I have spoiler tagged a quote. Click at your own risk. "My hands roamed his body, an undiscovered country, which henceforth I shall call Evanland. Hills and valleys, desert plains and forest glens, the landscape pockmarked with scars of battle, crisscrossed by fault lines and unexpected vistas. And I am Cassie the Conquistador: The more territory I conquer, the more I want."It's not a bad ending to the series. In some ways it felt a lot like the ending to the Divergent series to me. I'm pretty sure this has left some fans angry. It feels authentic to the world setting so in that way I found it satisfying and somewhat moving. All questions are answered, lose ends tied up and there is a bit of hope for those who survive.
    • 4/5
      I know a lot of people have mixed thoughts on this series and especially this book but I though that it was really good! Even though I really didn't like the way some things were done throughout the book I still am glad that I read it, and I am really satisfied with how it ended. Better than Infinite Sea in my opinion but not as good as The Fifth Wave.3.5/5 Stars
    • 1/5
      I don't even want to write a review for this. I just really didn't care about the characters by the end of the story anymore and stopped reading it about halfway through. Then I felt bad and picked it up again and finished it. It was depressing and lame.
    • 2/5
      I enjoyed the 1st novel in "The 5th Wave" series. I sorta enjoyed the 2nd novel in the series. I was very disappointed in the final book. Too many plot lines were left hanging. Burning questions never answered. A disappointment.
    • 5/5
      I can't even begin to process how this book made me feel. I am completely numb.
    • 2/5
      Yeah its going to be hard to right this one without being insulting. I mean, seriously if you read my reviews you know I have absolutely no talent in telling a story. So me, judging an established and obviously gifted writer, is kinda not cool (See what I mean about my talent) But that being said this one was a hot mess and honestly I was confused a lot of the time about what was going on. The first book was brilliant and I enjoyed the second installment, but I have a feeling the author stopped giving a shit about the characters in the series. Cassie became all wussy and her constant comments about Evan made me gag -- and for the love of god do not get me started on the sex scene - ick. I did enjoy Ringer and Zombie but even then not enough to care about them at the end. I think I just expected better from Yancey whose other books I have truly enjoyed. Umm maybe this is once situation in which the movie will hopefully be a lot better. Also Yancey, I love you but I have to be honest.
    • 5/5
      what an ending?! The book was amazing from start to finish. Such a great conclusion to the trilogy.
    • 4/5
      So I’m still trying to figure out what was real as far as the aliens and who was what. This is a decent ending to a good series. I liked it, but I’m still wondering about some things. I know it’s a good series because I’m thinking about what happened next for the characters. It didn’t end in my mind.
    • 3/5
      I didn't have much hope for this book after I found the infinite sea to be a disappointment. However this book surprised me and had a reasonable ending.
      The more I think about it isn't the ending extremely similar to the divergent series?
    • 4/5
      Like the other two books, I enjoyed this one. Looking at previous reviews, it seems a lot of people didn't enjoy this like the first two, and I can see why, but I still found it nice. I think at times, there was a lot of the same old, same old, but I found the characters engaging enough to still find it all very endearing and enjoyable. I do think that the ending might have been *too* happy. Don't get me wrong, I am all for a happy, fluffy ending, but it didn't feel suitable for this book. Despite it not being all hunky dory, the baby, the whole finding a house and living as a family just felt like an unusual ending to me.What I did find unique was that essentially the main character died. It's difficult to find that in a lot of books, so kudos for that, Yancey.
    • 5/5
      "I thought they were gone, I thought I had lost them, but you never lose those who love you, because love is a constant; love endures."This. Series. I think it's safe to say YA Dystopia still has a hold on my heart. Which conveniently has a Poundcake, Teacup, Dumbo and Cassie size hole in it now.
    • 4/5
      I was excited about the release of this book. Initially Sci-fi was not my first choice when picking novels, but thanks to my fiancé I have fallen for this genre. I loved the first two books in the series, captivated by the twist and turns of the plot, while still focusing around humanity and the fight to survive. This book did not fail in meeting my expectations. The story continued on with a great re-introduction back into the world of chaos. Within the first 10 pages, I was already gasping at the shock of the unpredictable characters and their actions.

      Everything I loved about the first two books was continued, with the confused relationship of Cassie and Evan, Zombie always trying to get Ringer to let down her cold exterior, and of course Nugget and Megan the future of the world. I don't want to spoil too much of the story for anyone so I will leave out a deep review of the plot, but this book was a page turner and a great end to a series.
    • 4/5
      Inhaltsangabe:Sie haben sich über den restlichen Winter in einem sicheren Haus verschanzt mit genug Essens- und Waffenvorräten, Cassie und ihre kleine Gruppe von Überlebenden, die die Anderen bislang nicht wirklich erwischen konnten. Evan Walker, der sowohl Mensch als auch Anderer ist, weiß, dass die Zeit abläuft. Im Frühling bei der Tag-Nacht-Gleiche werden Bomben fallen, auf alle Städte der Welt, um auch ja dem Rest der Menschheit den Garaus zu machen.Ringer wurde von den Anderen in die Freiheit gelassen, gefolgt von einem treuen Soldaten, um Evan zu töten, denn sein System ist aus irgendeinem Grund kaputt gegangen. Und tatsächlich findet Ringer ihre übrig gebliebene Einheit 53 in dem sicheren Haus. Doch dann müssen Entscheidungen getroffen werden und es beginnt ein ungleicher Kampf – David gegen Goliath.Mein Fazit:Nun habe ich auch den dritten Band dieser Serie gelesen. Die beiden ersten Bände waren geprägt von den häufigen Perspektiv-Wechsel. Dieser bildet da keine Ausnahme.Und wieder beginnt die Geschichte mit einem Silencer, der auf perfide Art und Weise sein Werk vollführt. Perfide deshalb, weil er sich als Priester getarnt. Ein Amt, dem man in der Regel vertraut, der einem Hoffnung geben soll. Doch genau dies macht ihn gefährlich.Die Jugendlichen sind ein bisschen zur Ruhe gekommen, haben ihre Verletzungen ausheilen und dem Körper neue Energie zuführen können. Doch die Spannung steigt mit jeder Minute. Misstrauen greift um sich, niemand glaubt dem anderen und doch sind sie aufeinander angewiesen. Die Fragen nach den vermissten Kameraden lassen sich nicht abschließend klären und die drohende Gefahr der Bomben macht sie auch nicht glücklicher. Und so werden Diskussionen geführt, Entscheidungen getroffen und diese in die Tat umgesetzt – mit ungeahnten Folgen!Ringer ist inzwischen mit dem zwölften System hochgerüstet, doch sie birgt noch ein anderes Geheimnis. Sie bekommt eine Aufpasserin an ihre Seite, damit sie auch wirklich ihren Befehl ausführt. Trotz des zwölften Systems traut Colonel Vosch ihr nicht. Ist sein Misstrauen berechtigt? Und Evan Walker weiß inzwischen selbst nicht mehr so wirklich, wer er ist. Auch Cassies Liebe kann ihn nicht wirklich leiten.Am Anfang halten sich die Perspektiv-Wechsel noch einigermaßen in Grenzen, aber die vielen Protagonisten haben mich zuweilen schon verwirrt. Und die Wechsel häufen sich, je mehr die Geschichte dem Ende entgegen kommt. Das Ende ansich ist grandios, hat mich aber auch etwas ratlos zurück gelassen. Einige Fragen konnten nicht abschließend geklärt werden, aber die Jugendlichen haben ja selbst auch keine Antworten bekommen, wurden nur noch mit mehr Verwirrung bombadiert. Somit hat der Autor konsequent eine Linie verfolgt.Die Sprache, die Gedankengänge der Protagonisten und die logische Konsequenz daraus ist allerdings schon wirklich sehr bemerkenswert. Das hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Nichts wird dem Zufall überlassen, alles ist schlüssig. Nur eben: Wer sind die Anderen? Und warum taten sie das? Die angebotene Antwort konnte mich nicht wirklich zufrieden stellen.Der finale Band war etwas schwächer als die Vorgänger-Bände, dennoch ist es ein runder Abschluss. Wegen der vielen Perspektiv-Wechsel bekommt das Buch aber nur vier Sterne. Das hat mein Lesevergnügen wirklich etwas eingetrübt.Anmerkung: Ich habe es als eBook gelesen!
    • 3/5
      This was the final book in The 5th Wave series. It was okay but in my opinion the weakest book of the series. It ends fairly open-ended and in general it’s confusing what is going on here. There are spoilers ahead for books 1 and 2, so proceed with caution if you haven’t read those ones.At the end of the last book you find out that there are no aliens just humans who have been brainwashed to fight each other. So in this book you have a combination of people who think they are aliens and then people who know everyone is a human. However, then things are twisted around again and there is talk that maybe some of the humans who think they are aliens are actually alien consciousnesses in human bodies. Are you confused? So am I.While I love some of the imagery Yancey uses and love his unique writing style for different character voices...in general this story was just badly explained. The way it is presented is confusing and hard to follow; I even tried to stop re-reading parts and just “go with it” in hopes at some point I would have a clear understanding of what was happening here. That didn’t happen.In addition to the confusing storyline I struggled with character names. A lot of the names are similar and every characters is called by multiple different names (their first name, their last name, their army name). This is probably my fault for reading these books too far apart. But keeping the characters straight was confusing.This book jumps between many different characters as well, which I found to be a bit jarring. I know I am complaining a lot here. I loved the first book in this series soooo much and just found this one to be very disappointing.Overall this was an okay book. There are parts that are beautifully written and I loved the imagery and writing style throughout. However the story was just plain confusing, the ending left a lot to be desired, and the characters were hard to keep track of and engage with. I feel like after the first book everything about this series went downhill.
    • 4/5
      What an ending. It was perfect for the series, heartbreaking and believable. If you've read my reviews you know I don't care for sad books, but It had to end with a sad note. This world, these people could not have a HEA it would have made the story fail. It ended with a bow worthy finality. I am a fan of Mr. Yancey and will look for more books from him.