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The First 7

By Laura Pohl
Series: The Last 8
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The First 7 by Laura Pohl follows a group of teens who survived after an alien apocalypse on Earth. As they attempt to adjust to life on a new planet with other survivors, they face various challenges and uncover secrets about their new home that threaten their safety. It's a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and resilience set in a new world full of unknowns.
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You might enjoy this gripping young adult sci-fi novel if you're drawn to post-apocalyptic adventures mixed with captivating mysteries. As the characters navigate a world rife with danger, the blend of survival instincts and complex friendships offers an engaging and suspenseful read.

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After leaving Earth, now devastated by an alien attack, and exploring the galaxy, Clover Martinez and her fellow teen survivors return home to find crystal formations in the soil that are threatening to destroy the planet, and a colony of survivors who are not who they seem.

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In the thrilling conclusion to the Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return home to find a colony of survivors who aren't who they seem.

In this thrilling conclusion to The Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return to their now-hostile planet to respond to a distress signal—but who, or what, is waiting for them there?

Clover Martinez and the Last Teenagers on Earth are busy exploring the galaxy after leaving Earth behind... even if they can't help but be a little homesick.

So when their ship receives a distress signal from their former planet, they hope against hope that it means other survivors. But as soon as they arrive, they realise something's deeply wrong—strange crystal formations have popped up everywhere and there's some sort of barrier keeping them from leaving.

Seeking the origin of the formations and the reason for the barrier, the group discovers a colony of survivors hidden in the mountains. But the survivors aren't who they seem...

The First 7 is perfect for readers looking for:

  • LGBT YA books
  • gay and lesbian sci-fi
  • Latinx teen books
  • heart-pounding young adult survival stories
  • relatable, funny, diverse characters

Series: The Last 8

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  • The First 7
    In the thrilling conclusion to the Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return home to find a colony of survivors who aren't who they seem. In this thrilling conclusion to The Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return to their now-hostile planet to respond to a distress signal—but who, or what, is waiting for them there?...
    By Laura Pohl
    Hardback
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  • The Last 8
    A high-stakes survival story about eight teenagers who outlive an alien attack—perfect for fans of The 5th Wave. An LGBTQ YA "sci-fi romp" (Kirkus), The Last 8 is a thrilling high-stakes survival story about the last eight teenagers left on Earth after aliens attack, praised as "An extravaganza of nonstop action" (School Library Journal). Extinction was just the beginning... Clover...
    By Laura Pohl
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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The First 7 is praised for its humour, action, and unexpected plot twists, while also thoughtfully exploring themes such as PTSD and suicide. The book is noted as an imaginative and sophisticated science fiction adventure that appeals to fans of novels like Lifelike and Renegades.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492673460

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Fiction Laura Pohl Penguin Books Series: The Last 8 Young Adult

About the Author

Laura Pohl is a Brazilian writer who lives in S o Paulo. She likes writing messages in caps lock, quoting Hamilton, and obsessing about Star Wars. When not taking pictures of her dog, she can be found discussing alien conspiracy theories. She is the author of The Grimrose Girls and The Last 8 duology. Visit her online at onlybylaura.com.

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