<p><strong>"The First 7 is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults." —Foreword</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>The First 7 is perfect for readers looking for:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Praise for The Last 8:</strong></p><p>"<strong>The Walking Dead meets Alien 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>"The Last 8 is<strong> diverse and immersive science fiction</strong>...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, The Last 8 is a<strong> beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse</strong>." — Foreword Reviews</p><p>"<strong>A sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists </strong>to keep readers satisfied." — Kirkus Reviews</p><p>"This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... <strong>Pohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere </strong>despite the debilitating weight of grief." — Booklist</p><p><br></p>