The Last 8 by Laura Pohl

The Last 8

The Last 8 #1

Laura Pohl

368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

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 t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
tense 47%
emotional 41%
dark 32%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 26%
challenging 14%
sad 11%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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