{"product_id":"the-first-7-9781492673460","title":"The First 7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe First 7\u003c\/em\u003e is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults.\" --\u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 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?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeking 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First 7\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for readers looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGBT YA books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egay and lesbian scifi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatinx teen books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheart-pounding young adult survival stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelatable, funny, diverse characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eAlien\u003c\/em\u003e in this expertly plotted debut\u003c\/strong\u003e. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!\" -- Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e is\u003cstrong\u003e diverse and immersive science fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, \u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e is a\u003cstrong\u003e beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" -- \u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists \u003c\/strong\u003eto keep readers satisfied.\" -- \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... \u003cstrong\u003ePohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere \u003c\/strong\u003edespite the debilitating weight of grief.\" -- \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePohl, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Laura Pohl is a Brazilian writer who lives in São Paulo. She likes writing messages in caps lock, quoting Hamilton, and obsessing about Star Wars. When not taking pictures of her dog, she can be found discussing alien conspiracy theories. She has not crashed any cars or spaceships-yet. She is the author of The Last 8 and The First 7. Visit her online at onlybylaura.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466673099026,"sku":"9781492673460","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4dc8e070-fef4-4309-9550-8e6432544ef2.jpg?v=1730125168","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-first-7-9781492673460","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}