Predictions for "The Infinite Sea"

     With the release of the second book almost a month away, I thought it would be a good time to make some predictions about the story.  *POSSIBLE SPOILERS*  Don't read if you want the book to be a complete surprise!

1) There will most likely be a fight between Cassie and Ringer.  Even at the end of the first book, Cassie had some animosity towards her.

2) The mother-ship left towards a larger base that will end up being a huge factor in this book.  Either that or they are deploying the rest of the kids in crucial areas.

3) There will be a sixth wave, possibly on a global scale.  Based on the title and cover art, I feel like water (duh) may be involved, although as stated in my previous posts, the "infinite sea" could be a metaphor.  But for example, the Others could heat up the atmosphere and melt all of the polar ice caps.  This could be catastrophic for the crew (Cassie, Ben, Ringer, Sammy, Dumbo ect.).  Not only would this once again increase the sea level, but temperatures would also rise.

4) Evan will return changed.  Much like the Hunger Games, I feel like Evan could be comparable to Peeta and *SPOILER ALERT* may actually be turned against the "good" side, much like how Peeta was brainwashed in Mockingjay.  I don't really have any evidence to support this but it is sort of a gut feeling I have.

5) We will learn more about the Others.  So much about them is currently unknown and I think we all are hoping for some answers.

6) There are other species of aliens involved.  Also another gut instinct.  Based on my experience with books of this nature, the antagonists generally are not working alone and this usually comes as a shock to the protagonists.  The antagonists are part of a larger picture.

7) The book will end on a cliffhanger.  If this series ends up as a trilogy, the second installment usually ends on a massive, point-of-no-return cliffhanger.

8) Sammy turns against Cassie.  Another gut instinct.  He will put more of his trust in Ben or Ringer.

9) Another member of the crew will die.  My money is on Poundcake.  However, before he passes, I think we will find out a bit more about his past.

10) The crew will find another group of survivors, real survivors.

     That's it for now!  Thanks for reading!  Let me know what your predictions are in the comments!