The First 7 [Hardcover]

<p><strong>"<em>The First 7</em>is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults." —<em>Foreword</em></strong></p><p><strong>In 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?</strong></p><p>Clover 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.</p><p>So 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. </p><p>Seeking 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...</p><p><strong><em>The First 7</em>is perfect for readers looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>LGBT YA books</li><li>gay and lesbian scifi </li><li>Latinx teen books</li><li>heart-pounding young adult survival stories</li><li>relatable, funny, diverse characters</li></ul><p><strong>Praise for <em>The Last 8</em>:</strong></p><p>"<strong><em>The Walking Dead</em>meets <em>Alien</em>in this expertly plotted debut</strong>. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!" — Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series</p><p>"<em>The Last 8</em>is<strong>diverse and immersive science fiction</strong>...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, <em>The Last 8</em>is a<ló-