Ugh. Another teen romance masquerade

Why do so many authors dream up these scenarios where teens are our most important resource? the majority of teens I grew up with were stupid, self important, loud mouths who more interested in surviving the mundane pageantry that all high schooler are unwillingly subjected to. (And I went to a magnet high school)

I'm certain there are exceptions to the rule, but that's irrelevant when conjuring up the weak plot of making teens the only ones physically capable of surviving the interplanetary trip.

this makes the book all the more disappointing as the premise is truly engaging. When the aspects of science fiction took center stage, I found myself deeply engaged and could easily suspend my disbelief.

so imagine my frustration when I kept getting dragged out of it by the nauseating romeo and juliet, star crossed, teen romance that felt more shoehorned in to pander to an audience rather than develope on a more natural pace. (not to mention, but the ending felt like a bit of a lame cheat.)

It's no doubt smarter than the other churned-out trash turned cash cows, milked dry by Hollywood and nearly on par with Hunger Games which is one of the few YA titles I can tolerate. And if you're into that sort of story then this is the book for you, but if you were interesting in and riveting sci-fi title with what was supposed to have a strong female lead, then I'm afraid you'll be just as disappointed as our Male protagonist when he *Spoilers*
finds out he didn't make the cut.

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A great YA novel!!!!

This was an incredible YA novel that Sony has already bought the movie rights for, and it should make for an excellent trilogy of movies if this first book is any judge of it.

Earth is slowly being destroyed due to humanities actions, and the worlds leaders have put together a team to colonize Jupiter's moon Europa, as scientists have determined this to be the best possible new home for humanity to start over.

24 of the most talented and intelligent teens from all over the world are selected to compete for the 6 slots for this mission, but there turns out to be much more to this competition for both these teenagers and for the mission as a whole!

A solid 4.5 out of 5 star read, and I'll be starting the second book just last week!

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Not bad, not something to write home about..

I liked it. I didn’t love it. The storyline is rather predictable, but one that I still enjoy listening to none the less. I’m buying the second as it got much better toward the end.

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I've never loved a book this much!

I couldn't stop reading! The story was perfect! I didn't expect any of the plot twists. I loved all the characters and felt every emotion they did. This story is a work of art and I cried when I finished it. The voices given to each character were flawless. I don't know if there's a sequel but there should be. I'll be waiting for one, Alexandra Monir. In conclusion, everyone should read this fantastic book.

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Good book

although this was a YA book I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the sequel!

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final six

the story is nice but not overwhelming. easy to follow good read for young generation.

fun engaging YA

interesting take on the dystopia future where we have to leave earth in order to survive. most books aim for Mars but I like that this one picked Europa.
The description about the rising tides was a little unbelievable because it was described as the result of larger storms and there was no mention of the polar ice caps. coastal cities could very well all be under water if the ice caps melted but in the story, we are just told that one day a tide rolls in and wipes out a city leaving it under water permanently or an earthquake/tsunami duo destroys a city. Also, if it was the ice caps, it would be all coastal cities together.
the description of the robots was confusing as well because they are described as one platinum and one bronze but in another section they are described as having human hands just with fewer fingers. I just couldn't picture the robots in my head.
the Naomi character got on my nerves a lot because she was so winy about her family. she's surrounded by people who lost their entire family and friends and all she can complain about is how she wants to go home to her little brother. also, her describing Sam as her "little" brother is a bit weird when they are only 2 years apart. my brother and I are 2 years apart and pretty close but I rarely said he was my "little" brother once we passed elementary school. Naomi mentions that they're almost like twins and if she really felt that way, saying "little" would be a condescension.
overall the story was intriguing enough to hold my interest even with all the irritations i had with it. As long as I can get through the holes in the story, I plan to continue in the series.

Very good

This started slow but picked up........I liked the characters and loved the narrator. Ended with a cliff hanger....I hope the author makes another one soon!

Fun, interesting read

The Final Six, at a glance, is about the story of how twenty-four teens from around the world were hand-selected to be drafted into an international space force, entrusting them with the survival of mankind from Earth’s now-catastrophic climate. The main focus is on Leo from Italy and Naomi from the United States. Right from the start, I thought the concept of the story and the plot throughout were compelling and gripping! In this dystopian future, the world is steadfastly headed for climate destruction and the fate of mankind will eventually rest in hands of six teenagers. That’s terrifying, but I was sold!

Overall, I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters representing different countries, but I really wished all the characters would have been fleshed out a bit more. Even Leo and Naomi, though I understand their characters and motivations, could be more complex. Additionally, as I listened to the audiobook version, I felt like there could have been better distinctions of characters as most characters ended up sounding from the United States regardless of their country of origin.

Monir’s concept of a super top-secret space mission where everything is not what it seems stands very strong on its own. There is intrigue, mystery, political positioning, competition, and conspiracy! I dropped a star because I felt like the romantic aspect of this story was a bit forced, and was only really present to tick the “YA fated soulmates” trope if ever this was to be adapted for the screen. Overall, I thought this was a fun, quick listen and would recommend it to anyone that likes space, sci-fi, mystery and conspiracy theories. The narrators, author Alexandra Monir and James Fouhey, do a really great job overall. Again, my only critique on their performance is that most of the characters sounded as if they were from the United States regardless of their country of origin. I very much look forward to listening to the second installment, as I’m very curious on how things end up playing out!

I thought I would like this, but….

It was more like listening to a cold reading - very flat narration - not much believable emotion.
As for the story, I got the feeling that it was written by a high schooler, with a few “technical” words thrown in to make it sound as if the author was space-tech-savvy. Nothing to see here. Move on. Move on.