The First 7 by Laura Pohl

The First 7

Laura Pohl

Sourcebooks · Hardcover · March 3, 2020

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Who it’s for
For quick returns: compact, high-stakes YA with an alien-contact edge.
Genres
YA Apocalyptic Fiction, Alien Contact for Teens, YA LGBTQ+
Published
Sourcebooks, March 3, 2020

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About this book

"The First 7 is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults." —Foreword 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.

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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 realize 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 scifi - Latinx teen books - heart-pounding young adult survival stories - relatable, funny, diverse characters Praise for The Last 8: "The Walking Dead meets Alien in this expertly plotted debut. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!" — Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series "The Last 8 is diverse and immersive science fiction...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, The Last 8 is a beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse." — Foreword Reviews "A sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists to keep readers satisfied." — Kirkus Reviews "This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... Pohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere despite the debilitating weight of grief." — Booklist

Quick Read

For quick returns: compact, high-stakes YA with an alien-contact edge.

Come here for

  • daily dip-in reading
  • alien-contact, survival-leaning YA frame

Expect

  • short, easy re-entry between sessions
  • environmental YA signal with survival momentum

Where it sits

YA Apocalyptic Fiction86%
Alien Contact for Teens49%
YA LGBTQ+43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Survival Stories
  • YA Dystopian Fiction
  • Alien Contact for Teens
Authors
Laura Pohl
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
March 3, 2020
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
YA Survival Stories