Ashes

''This is the first of a trilogy and I can't wait for the rest of the series to be released' Inis. * Inis * This book was really, really good! ... I would classify it as a 'gory-romance' ... a must-read' Teen Titles. * Teen Titles * 'Unputdownable! Full to the brim with tension and stomach-churning fear' We Love This Book. * We Love This Book * 'What sets Ashes above many other post-apocalyptic offerings is the standard of debut author Bick's writing. Sometimes stark, often extremely frightening it is also strangely beautiful' The Mountains of Instead. * Mountains of Instead * 'Ashes is a must read' Michael Grant, bestselling author of Gone. * Michael Grant * 'Bick's apocalyptic thriller is packed with action and gore. The book is fast pace and gripping ... Overall this is a thrilling read with a huge cliff-hanger of an ending' Jenny Duffy, Kim Harte.com. * Jenny Duffy, Kim Harte.com * 'The vicissitudes of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world are skilfully, and sometimes graphically, drawn ... This novel is slickly and effectively written. It has a page turning, anxiety-riddled quality that makes it a very compelling read' Carousel magazine. * Carousel Magazine * 'I can't even begin to describe how much I loved reading this book. I never wanted it to end! It literally had everything I personally love in books. It had loads of twists and turns, great characters, horror that isn't for the fainthearted ... I really can't wait for more from Ilsa Bick because Ashes was a truly glorious read that gave me goosebumps! One of my top favourites of the year so far!' Books Glorious Books. * Books Glorious Books * 'totally thrilling' Books For Keeps. * Books For Keeps * 'I pulled an all-nighter to read it and my eyes were starting to protest by the end. I really liked the characters, they were very human ... the book was really awesome and I loved it and I will cry if there is not a sequel' Bloggers Heart Books. * Bloggers Heart Books *