It’s just another ordinary day in Jesse’s high school existence when the aliens invade. In ten seconds, 90-some percent of the human race is dead, and Jesse’s bad day is about to get a whole lot worse. Enslaved by the little green men (yes, really) who have taken over the planet, Jesse must perform menial labor with a small collection of other surviving humans. One thing they all have in common? Jesse and the other survivors can “hear”—meaning they can exercise some kind of telepathic powers. And it’s this power of hearing that quickly convinces Jesse that their conquerors may not be as powerful as they think they are. Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences manages to weave together sci-fi trappings and teenage drama into a humorous, fast-paced story about finding the courage to stand up for—and defend—who you are.
Genre: Fiction (YA) Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4 You’ll like this book if: You’re up for a wry, slightly fluffy story about coping with an alien invasion. You won’t like this book if: Little green men and cartoon-style violence don’t appeal to you.