I just finished an incredible book - Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01 by AmieKaufman & Jay Kristoff. What really intrigued me about this book is how it is written. It's strictly done using just emails, data reports, and documents saved during an attack and evacuation of a tiny planet on the edge of the solar system. There are no "chapters," but rather countdowns to approaching warship and time needed to make it to the nearest safe planet. Have I peaked your interest yet?
Katy and Ezra are the main characters, along with an AI (artificial intelligence), known as AIDAN. Katy has just broken up with Ezra when the attack happens. Together they try to locate parents and make it to the 3 evacuation ships. They are separated, but communicate to each other via Katy's computer hacking skills. This books has lots of twists and turns, including a horrible virus that basically turns people into zombies and AIDAN, who is convinced it knows best. Strong female character, which I loved, along with "Seriously! I didn't see that coming!" scenes made this book one of my favorites. Happy dance because I just discovered there's a book #2 coming out in October!
This is a definite purchase for high school, and I would only recommend to mature middle schoolers. The zombie scenes get a little intense. Plus, Katy and Ezra do reminisce about their relationship - it's subtle, but there.
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