by Max Brallier
Part of The Last Kids on Earth, book 5.5
First published 2020
June Del Toro finds herself torn away from her companions and transported miles from Wakefield to a settlement choked by enormous vines and populated with creatures she has never encountered. Her friends remain behind, plotting their strategy, while she faces this new threat alone. The separation forces June to rely on her apocalypse survival training and combat abilities. Strange new allies emerge to assist her journey home, but her mission becomes more complex when she discovers vital intelligence about the enigmatic Tower. This information could determine whether humanity survives or falls. June must navigate the vine covered town, battle unknown monsters, and forge unexpected partnerships. Her quest to reunite with her team transforms into something larger as she uncovers secrets that extend far beyond her personal struggle to return to Wakefield.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unexpected-allies
Setting: Wakefield, Tower
263 pages · Kindle Edition · Viking Books for Young Readers