The 5th Wave Mortality Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

If she crawled out, he would kill her. If she didn't, time would. (31.4)

When Cassie is shot, she worries that staying or leaving will inevitably lead to her death. What she fails to consider is the possibility that she'll be rescued and nursed back to health by a handsome alien.

Quote #5

"If you're an insect, then you're a mayfly. Here for a day and then gone. That doesn't have anything to do with the Others. It's always been that way." (36.112)

Evan reminds Cassie that humans have always had short lifespans. It's just that lately, they've been extra short.

Quote #6

When I come over, he doesn't say anything, but nods at the body lying in front of him. It's Tank. (47.3-47.4)

Zombie and his crew process and dispose of a lot of bodies. Still, they're shocked to find the corpse of a former member of their squad.