Review: The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey

The Infinite SeaThe Infinite Sea
by Rick Yancey
Series
: The 5th Wave #2
Publication Date: 16 September 2014
Putnam Juvenile, Hardcover, 300 pages
Source: Library

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WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE 5TH WAVE.

How do you rid the Earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.

Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible. Now Cassie Sullivan finds herself in a new world, a world in which the fundamental trust that binds us together is gone. As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race.

Cassie and her friends haven’t seen the depths to which the Others will sink, nor have the Others seen the heights to which humanity will rise, in the ultimate battle between life and death, hope and despair, love and hate.

Rating: ★★★½

The Infinite Sea was one of my most anticipated books of this year. Honestly, after reading its great and epic predecessor, one would have to be mad not to be stoked for this new installment. Unfortunately, I can’t say I enjoyed it as much as I had hoped to. While not glaringly or outright awful, The Infinite Sea by no means lived up to the debut. Continue reading “Review: The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey”

Waiting on Wednesday (#33)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking The Spinethat spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

The Infinite Sea

The Infinite Sea
by Rick Yancey
Series: The 5th Wave #2
Publication Date: 16 September 2014
by Putnam Juvenile

How do you rid the Earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.

Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible. Now Cassie Sullivan finds herself in a new world, a world in which the fundamental trust that binds us together is gone. As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race.

Cassie and her friends haven’t seen the depths to which the Others will sink, nor have the Others seen the heights to which humanity will rise, in the ultimate battle between life and death, hope and despair, love and hate.

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Just give me Evan already. By the time I get my hands on this, I would’ve waited over a whole year to find out what in the world happened to Evan. Sorry, the rest of the story seems irrelevant when my brain’s set on finding out where Evan is. Evan, Evan, Evan. No, I’m not obsessed!

What book are you waiting on this week?

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Top Ten 2014 Release I’m Dying to Read

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish where we feature top ten books or book related stuff according to each week’s topic.

This week’s topic, the top ten 2014 releases I’m dying to read. As we all know, with a new year, comes new books! I honestly don’t know how I’m going to narrow down the top ten books I’m looking forward to most but I shall attempt it. However, my opinions might change as I discover new books that are being published and this list would only represent my current view.

I usually include book covers for my Top Ten Tuesday posts but as some of the book covers have yet to be released, we shall just do without for now.

Top Ten 2014 Releases I’m Dying to Read:

1. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

The whole reason I keep putting off reading CoFA & CoLS is because the release date of CoHF keeps getting pushed back. Lets hope the delays will cease because I’m dying for this. And Cassie Clare’s assistant also said it had the saddest happy ending ever; I’m wondering if it’ll beat Clockwork Princess’s ending. Anyway, HAND OVER THE TISSUES PLEASE.

2. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

One of my favorite fantasy trilogies ever and I just need my dose of Nikolai! I’m devastated, however, that it’s ending. What will I do without the enchanting tales and adventures of Alina Starkov? I actually wish I was a Grisha living in the story.

3. Infinite by Jodi Meadows

Ana. Sam. I. Ship. Them. So. Much. What in the world is going to happen? I predict know this would be one mind-blowing finale.

4. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Another final installment that has been pushed back like CoHF. I desperately need this creeptastic ending!

5. Raging Star by Moira Young

This trilogy is like nothing I’ve ever read so I really have no idea how it could end. Otherwise meaning, just give to me already.

6. Cress by Marissa Meyer

I’m utterly confident I’ll love Cress and Carswell together, just like Cinder & Kai and Scarlet & Wolf. Not to mention the excellent story involved!

7. The One by Kiera Cass

Although I got annoyed at America in the middle of The Elite, it got better when she realised how crappy she was at the end. Now I just want to know what happens! I totally ship Maxon and America and refuse to even consider this ship might sink.

8. The Young Elites by Marie Lu

It’s written by Marie Lu. I don’t see why any more is needed to be said.

9. The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey

One word: Evan.

10. The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

The synopsis for this was so compelling but truthfully, I would read this for the cover alone. It is that gorgeous.

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So that’s it for me, there were more that I’d like to include but they did not even have titles yet which would be quite inconvenient. For example, the 3rd book of The Arcana Chronicles by Kresley Cole and the 3rd installment of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah. J. Maas, to name a few.

What new releases are you looking for to next year? Do share by dropping a comment below!

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