“Ashfall is a a gritty story of survival and hope. While writing this review i quite literally sat here with my head in my hands trying to think of a way to convey the emotional rollercoaster it has put me through. How Alex survives this entire ordeal is beyond me, i'm almost completely sure i would have given up where he pressed on. An admirable character to say the least. Darla is one of the coolest female characters i've read, to steal a quote from the author she has "maguyver" moments. There girl is pretty handy to have around and Alex's survival certainly depended on it. This book really tugged at my heart strings, the author really tries to throw you into Alex's shoes and i felt it all. There was happiness, sadness, confusion, love, hope and a fierce determination. The startling reality of how fast the world can change was unsettling. How fast and how much people you know change when they feel it's every man for them self. I was captivated by this book from the start and i think everyone should read it. This book definitly gets 5 out of 5.”