The 5th Wave
Cassie Sullivan crosses ruined Ohio to save Sammy after four alien waves, trusting Evan Walker while doubting him.
3,063-word summary · 14 min read
science fiction + survival
8 books tagged both “science fiction” and “survival”.
The Death Cure
Thomas refuses WICKED's final test, remembers too much, and runs with the Gladers toward a last cure and a ship north.
2,955-word summary · 13 min read
The Scorch Trials
Thomas and the Gladers cross a burned wasteland to reach haven while WICKED watches.
2,097-word summary · 9 min read
Project Hail Mary
A teacher wakes alone on a ship with dead crewmates and must solve why the sun is dimming to save Earth.
2,293-word summary · 10 min read
The Martian
Mark Watney is stranded on Mars after his crew leaves him for dead, and survives with botany, repairs, and stubborn humor.
2,271-word summary · 10 min read
The Maze Runner
Maze Runner retold: Thomas wakes in Glade, walls move, Grievers sting, Teresa triggers end.
1,907-word summary · 8 min read
Catching Fire
Suzanne Collins's Catching Fire explained: the Quarter Quell, the arena's secret, Finnick and Johanna, and the moment the Games turn into a rescue.
2,459-word summary · 11 min read
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games explained: the reaping, Rue, the tracker jackers, the nightlock berry standoff, and what the arena is really for.
2,295-word summary · 10 min read