Affiliate link · we may earn a commission
Read with caution
Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.
Sign in to save your wishlist and reading history across devices.
- Published
- 2016
- Ages
- 14–18
About the book
About the book
The final book in The 5th Wave series, where humanity's last hope rests with a small group of survivors.
AI summary
The final book in The 5th Wave series, where humanity's last hope rests with a small group of survivors.
Why parents choose this book
What makes The Last Star worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 14–18 (fits siblings across a range).
- Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
- Kids who tend to love it: Science Fiction.
- Personality fit: big-imagination kids who love new worlds.
Parents love this book because
- Written by Rick Yancey, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy The Last Star if they…
- Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 14–18
This book helps develop
Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 14–18 age band.
Things parents should know
- Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
- Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
- Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.
Reading commitment
Similar books your child may love
- Insurgent · Veronica Roth
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- This Vicious Cure · Emily Suvada
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- The Empress · S.J. Kincaid
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- Allegiant · Veronica Roth
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- Monsters of Men · Patrick Ness
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- Shades of Earth · Beth Revis
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- Scythe · Neal Shusterman
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
- Across the Universe · Beth Revis
Also popular with parents choosing books for ages 14–18.
Why we recommend it
We recommend The Last Star for the 14–18 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into science fiction in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Rick Yancey's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
Content ratings
Genres
More by Rick Yancey
Other books by Rick Yancey
You'll probably like
Books parents also bought
Similar authors