The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave, #2) in Audiobook Junkies

Nov 27, 2015 Megan (ReadingRover) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: x-goodreads-challenge-16, x-hot-listens-audio-challenge-2016

I was kind of disappointed by this book. I really expected more. I felt like there was a lot of hanging around talking about what everyone was going to be doing and not enough doing. I was happy to get a deeper insight into some of the character's mindset like Ringer and Poundcake. I just still didn't feel like it was enough. Dumbo played a fairly big role in this book and he doesn't have a viewpoint. Neither does Megan or Razor whose would have both been of interest. I would like to have known ...more

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Jan 08, 2014 Sophie "Beware Of The Reader" rated it it was amazing

Shelves: the-bests, favorite-series

So freaking unbelievable! Scarry, gripping, extraordinary... I don't have enough words for it. I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down. I had to know what would happen. And now, I have to wait till fall 2015 to know the end :-(.

You have self sacrifice; horrendous use of children; manipulation of the minds and enhancement of bodies. And these are only a few tricks used by Rick Yancy to enthral us.

The alternate point of view really do add to the suspense. We're left waiting each time and ...more

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Oct 09, 2014 ☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer) rated it liked it

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Aliens, danger, human struggle and bonds between unlikely allies are all aspects I love about the Fifth Wave trilogy. Infinite Sea shares multiple perspectives from key characters and picks up shortly after the climatic ending of Fifth Wave. The world is terrifying at times and no one, I mean no one can be trusted. I love how it kept me on edge, and at times holding my breath.
The gang has made base in a hotel infested with rats. *god help us* The plan is to wait for Eva ...more

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Mar 20, 2016 Brittany rated it really liked it

wow just wow.... another great book by Rick Yancey. I didn't live it as much as the first book mostly because it almost felt to me as time stood still on this one. time didn't move. what was actually weeks felt or read from my POV seemed like a few days. not enough things happened in that time period to really want to remember it. so for me it was a little slow for me... just a little. I still think this was a great book.

I need the next book like now though... waiting till may 24th will be the ...more

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May 26, 2015 Jacqueline rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, audio-challenge-2015

I think I liked this one better than the first!

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Jun 19, 2014 Haze rated it liked it

Shelves: 2016-books-read

Okay, so I just finished this book today. I look back on my review for the first book and I remembered that I really loved it, but I read it years ago so I don't remember much about it at all.

To be fair, I'm not sure if I don't like the second book as much because I don't remember much about the first book, or if my reading tastes have refined since I read the first book, or maybe this book just isn't as good as the first one. I plan to eventually reread both again to find out.

For now though, ...more

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Jan 23, 2016 Angela Carr rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2016

Jumping in to read The Infinite Sea was imminent after reading The 5th Wave. I just couldn’t get enough of Rick Yancey’s post-apocalyptic world. Lucky for me, I didn’t have to wait as it has already been out for some time. The downside, I have to wait for The Last Star, which will not release until May 24th, 2016. I’m sure it will be worth the wait.

Even better than the first installment, The Infinite Sea is a page turner. The fifth wave of the alien attack continues to terrorize the remainin

Jumping in to read The Infinite Sea was imminent after reading The 5th Wave. I just couldn’t get enough of Rick Yancey’s post-apocalyptic world. Lucky for me, I didn’t have to wait as it has already been out for some time. The downside, I have to wait for The Last Star, which will not release until May 24th, 2016. I’m sure it will be worth the wait.

Even better than the first installment, The Infinite Sea is a page turner. The fifth wave of the alien attack continues to terrorize the remaining humans on earth. It’s not just a matter of killing them but how they are doing is the hardest part. Yancey reveals more of who the others are and what they want, if you haven’t figured that out from The 5th Wave, you will understand a bit more here. Yancey didn’t neglect to keep things interesting. The plot thickens, there are more twists to the story and it didn’t lack any suspense or action. Not to mention the feelings of “is this character going to die” and that feeling of “nooo, that can’t happen”. Yancey kept me guessing at every turn.

I enjoyed the Multiple POVs in this installment. Getting into each of the characters’ heads especially Evan Walker was very interesting. I loved hearing his voice and what he was thinking. Unfortunately, due to circumstances in the book, I just didn’t get enough of him. Cassie got her fair share of page time. She is with her brother, Zombie and his crew trying to figure out what to do next. Seeing them go through this chaos was still hard for me. It breaks my heart knowing they are all kids forced in this predicament. I do love that despite the situation, they rise to the occasion.

There was a bit more focus on Ringer in this book. She came through loud and clear and took the stage. You get to know how she became a hardass, and she stays true to her character; kickass to the core. There was a hint of romance for Ringer, and I have to say, it brought me to tears. I have a feeling there will be more in the next book.

I would’ve liked to see more of Cassie and Evan but, I know I can’t get ahead of myself; this is a young adult after all. Excuse the romance reader in me; I can’t help myself. But in the dark world, Yancey had created there should be some kind of hope for the characters. I do have a feeling that Yancey will bring on a bit of a love triangle in the next book to keep his reader on their toes.

Overall, This series is such a great read. I’m encouraging to make The Fifth Wave series a parent/teen buddy read. Not only will it be enjoyable for both sides but can be excellent discussion starter on so many subjects. ...more

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Feb 23, 2016 Kimberly rated it it was ok

Shelves: audiobooks, read-in-2016

Excellent follow-up to The 5th Wave.

My only (constructive) criticism is that this trilogy should be enclosed in one cover. Unlike other YA trilogies, the first book was very incomplete. Likewise, this book is also incomplete. Neither installment ends in a natural break of the entire story. The Harry Potter series is separated by natural breaks in the overall story. The same with the Divergent Trilogy and the Maze Runner. There's no "accomplishment" by the end of either the first or second book, ...more

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Jul 08, 2013 Darcy rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2014, ya, post-apocalyptic, audio-book, listened-to-at-work

I felt like there wasn't a lot happening with this book. The one horror was how kids were weaponized in a new way, I was stunned that this could even been thought of, even if it is fiction.

The regular gang seemed to mostly fight, nothing else. No one seemed to stop and think about things, just reacted like the kids they were. ...more

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