The Final Six audiobook

*WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!*So, I'm not a huge fan of sci-fi.Sure, I enjoyed reading Your One and Only by Adrianne FInlay and Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, but sci-fi in general is not my type of book? (Ugh what am I talking about please ignore my rambling.)The cover is so beautiful! I love galaxy backgrounds

When I read the synopsis of The Final Six, I was immediately drawn to the premise. The keywords for me were Space Training Camp, establish colony on Jupiter’s moon Europa, cutthroat atmosphere, Earth is dying... Yea! All of my favorite things to read about! And I was NOT disappointed! In fact, if it wasn’t for the fact that I had to put the book down to sleep (finally at 2ish am), I would have read it in one sitting. 24 teens are chosen from around the world to begin training for a colonization mission to Europa. The teens are all brilliant in some way and each have something to contribute on this mission. But they are in competition to be one of the final six who are selected for the actual mission.The story is told from the POVs of two of the selectees, Naomi (the Iranian/American science wunderkid from the USA) and Leo (the Olympic championship swimmer from Italy).During this first book, we get the Space Training Camp which, for me, was so very cool (picture The Right Stuff with teens) along with “some” science. And just a tiny bit of romance. Was it perfect? No. Everything was rushed and a little bit unrealistic as to how it could be possible to train for such a mission in weeks. But, it didn’t matter to me as it is "fiction". I loved the storyline and can’t wait to see what happens next.Also, Sony has optioned the book to make into a movie! Can’t wait for book 2!!

In case you didn't know, the sequel called "The Life Below" is going to be released on February 18th, 2020. Yay!***Okay, but I'm just really confused. How's there no sequel announced after this book ends on such a good cliffhanger? I don't understand.I really enjoyed this book, it was addicting. I loved both the narrators, especially Leo, he's such a sweet guy. And it's also sciency but not that complicated so even I could get most of it.I'm really hoping for the sequel because this can't be a standalone. Please, don't be a standalone.

I flew, I mean legit FLEW, through this. One day, 24 hours, that’s how long it took and not because it was a small book. I still cannot believe how fast I read it. It was BRILLIANT!I dig space shit. Besides fantasy stuff like kingdoms and witches and dragons, sci-fi is my go-to genre. Especially the ones that are set in other planets or about trying to go to other planets. The Final Six is about 24 teens are chosen in a draft to train for a space mission to colonize one of Jupiter’s moons Europa after the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. It’s gonna have a sequel because by the end of the book, the final six out of the twenty four are just leaving Earth and starting their mission.It’s so incredibly easy to read. It’s captivating and the bigger questions about Europa, alien life, the science community’s ulterior motives and the secrets they’ve been keeping make things exciting. The romance plays seamlessly into the story and Leo and Naomi as well as the supporting characters are well-written and worth-rooting for.The 24 and ultimately, the Final Six were not told everything about this dangerous mission before they left and when they reach the moon they’re sure gonna find out.The cliffhanger was awesome and I’m super hyped about the sequel!

En realidad un 3,5.No esperaba mucho de este libro porque había leído opiniones regulares, pero a mí me ha sorprendido muy gratamente y aunque se nota que es un comienzo de trilogía ha conseguido engancharme y que pasé un muy buen rato de lectura, así que estoy deseando que Del nuevo extremo traiga el resto de la saga.Y es que esta primera toma de contacto nos pone en situación, nos muestra el mundo desolado que rodea a los protagonistas, conocemos las intenciones y motivaciones de Leo y Naomi y del resto de aspirantes, los lazos que se van forjando entre todos ellos y lo que les espera en Europa. Puede parecer poco atrayente en principio, pero me ha gustado como se ha ido desarrollando todo, el universo creado por la autora es interesante y aunque sea un poco introductorio tiene grandes dosis de intrigas, secretos y alguna que otra traición, su buena parte de ciencia ficción y algo de romance que equilibra la balanza. A parte se van combinando los capítulos de ambos personajes principales, hay mucho diálogo, descripciones justas y detalladas y Alexandra Monir narran de manera sencilla y directa, así que es sumamente fácil picarse y no parar de leer hasta terminarlo.RESEÑA COMPLETA: https://letraslibrosymas.blogspot.com...

3.5 stars. While the plot of this book is good the story sometimes seems too simple and I feel like I have read this book many times before (disaster on earth, teens chosen to go to space, teen romance, one goes psycho, plot twist and repeat). If I’m only judging this book without regard of those other books then the story kept me reading and the flow of the story makes it very easy to read, I’m sorry to say I don’t like the main character Naomi, because what she considers “secrets” are common knowledge....in a situation like what this book portrays it’s expected that a government will keep secrets and will not tell the public everything ...so I’m sorry that I don’t feel the need to scream “conspiracy theorist” on this one thereby negating the whole plot of her character. I did like Leo and his attitude towards the trip and his assessment of his reality (even if it’s dangerous it is better there than here) ..interested in reading the sequel but not in any hurry.

oh. my. god.wow that was actually really good.and the fact that it had an actual sci-fi (although not really fiction...) plot presented as a dystopia, with only a romance sub-plot, and not the other way around... yay!!(view spoiler)[also i was rooting for naomi and leo the whole time so i cannot even right now (hide spoiler)]to conclude, as quite beautifully stated on epic reads:Oh, climate change destroying the earth and affecting its ability to sustain humanity. That’s not at all a terrifying possible future! *laughs in uncomfortable fear but continues reading this book because it’s so good*

3.5 Stars!

The Final Six combines thrilling tension, intense romance, heartbreaking grief, and sci-fi speculation in a world that is facing the disastrous consequences of climate change. Leo has nothing left to live for. His family were killed in one of the massive natural disasters to hit Rome, and with no one to care for, he has given up all hope. Until, shockingly, Leo is drafted to the new world army. He is now one of twenty-four teenagers battling it out to become one of the Final Six. The chosen six will have the chance to escape Earth and forge a new settlement deep in space. When Naomi discovers she is to be one of the chosen twenty-four, she is heartbroken. There is no way she can leave her parents or her beloved brother. With no other choice, Naomi sets in place a plan to reveal the secrets that lie beneath the surface of this space program.There have been a number of YA books published recently that centre around the concept of teenagers being recruited for elite space training. The Final Six sits well beside titles like Katie Kennedy’s What Goes Up and Heather Kaczynski’s Dare Mighty Things. Yet, despite some similarities in concept, The Final Six brings something unique to this space-cadets plot line, with diverse characters, conspiracy theories, and a unique setting. The Final Six is set in the undetermined future. Technology has advanced (artificial intelligence robots, for example), yet the whole world is in a state of disaster. Climate change is no longer a theory, but a devastating part of every day life. Many cities and towns have been destroyed, families torn apart, and it has been decided that the only future for humanity lies in Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. I loved that this book alternated between Naomi and Leo’s perspective. Leo is excited about the opportunities of the space program and the new hope that it gives him, while Naomi is devastated and sees only the flaws and coverups. Through these two vastly different perspectives, the reader is given a unique view of such a program. Of course, Leo and Naomi are not the only two contestants, and the remaining 24 contestant characters are detailed to varying depths.Leo and Naomi share an instant connection of understanding despite their differing views and their friendship grows as they complete the various tasks set before them. It is towards the latter half of the book that this friendship deepens into an intense and passionate romance, but a large proportion of the book, I found, does focus on interpersonal interactions - from teamwork to competition, enmity to new-found friendship. Alongside the social interactions, the tension is kept high throughout the book, both due to the tasks the competitors must undertake as well as from Naomi’s secret plans to uncover the truths behind the space program. The ending throws in a nice twist that will hopefully be continued in a second book.Already optioned for film, The Final Six is an exciting new sci-fi adventure, that promises surprise plot twists, intense romance, and a constant threat of danger. The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.Find more reviews, reading age guides, content advisory, and recommendations on my blog Madison's Library.

The Final Six is another science fiction young adult book that shows us another devastating future possibility we are heading towards. In this book, due to human's abuse of Earth's environment, global warming finally reached a point of no return, with earth's habitat becoming a ticking time bomb. All resources are not used to other than finding a survival for the human race, which in this case is Europa, humanity's last hope. Twenty-four teenagers chose from all over the world, the best of the best, would be the ultimate answer for the human race. Our story focus on our two dual protagonists: American science genius Naomi and Italian championship athlete swimmer Leo. This book came into my life at the exact right time. As a reader, we all have times where we crave specific genres. When I came across the Final Six, I was craving science fiction and dystopia, because I missed the adrenaline feeling the genre gives in its heart-stopping scenes. I came into this book with a completely blank page. I remember when I saw this book on the blog tour sign up newsletter email, its synopsis undoubtedly stood out to me. However, I was hesitant to signing up because I didn't' want to have an overwhelming amount of ARCs. So I bookmarked it, and only signed up for it after several weeks.Because I signed up so late, I wasn't expecting to get accepted to the blog tour because I requested to do a review, and reviews have very limited copies. Imagine my surprise when I got accepted.I started to read, and immediately the story apprehended my attention. Harry Potter's publisher said it before, and I cannot help but agree: you know it's a good book just from the first few chapters. If that book gives you that adrenaline feeling, that you want to read more, that's the sign it's a good book. It does not take a reviewer to admit that. Read full review here.

3.5 Stars

I was hooked from the very first line. THE FINAL SIX by Alexandra Monir is a fast-paced and completely engrossing YA Sci-Fi novel. This book is serious page turner! MAJOR cliffhanger warning: the ending is completely unexpected and you will be left wanting more… Highly recommend!!!