Review: Re: Brilliant Writing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2013
Read in May, 20134.5 Stars! The Fifth Wave isn't my typical quick pick book...it's about an alien invasion after all, BUT it is YA dystopia/post-apocalyptic writing at its best. Huge kudos to Yancy for writing complex and oh so perfectly imperfect characters that I absolutely love! Cassie's lonely journey from violent distrust to falling for the enemy read seamlessly and every word had me hooked. Cassie's relationship with Sammy and her dedication to him was endearing and self-sacrificing, but her strange relationship with Evan was reminiscent of The Host or even Twilight (although WAY better). Of course, then there is Ben, Sammy's saviour, Cassie's crush and of course the tragic hero. All YA authors out there need to take notes from Yancy on how to weave the characters story lines, backgrounds and just plain how to create rich back stories that bring the reader in sync with each character's core. If I could, I would give a standing ovation and deep curtsy to Yancy for creating book escapism at its best.