The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey (2013)

Aliens invade Earth in a series of “waves” that dismantle humanity piece by piece. Cassie, a lone survivor, will do anything to protect her brother — even when nothing is as it seems.
Yancey’s writing is intense and cinematic, mixing action with quiet dread. It’s a story about fear, hope, and the fragile strength of trust in a world gone dark.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐