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Ashes (Ashes Trilogy, #1)

Ilsa J. Bick
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Ashes (Ashes Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011

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Ilsa J. Bick

Ashes (Ashes Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

465

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Apocalyptic Future

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick follows a young person named Alex, who embarks on a camping trip to find peace and clarity. After a catastrophic event leaves the world altered, Alex must navigate survival and newfound dangers. The novel explores themes of resilience and adaptation in a dramatically changed world.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

26,323 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick captures readers with its gripping, fast-paced narrative and compelling premise. Fans praise the vivid, post-apocalyptic world-building and strong character development. However, some criticize its slower middle section and find the abrupt cliffhanger ending frustrating. Overall, it's a suspenseful and engaging read with room for improvement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ashes (Ashes Trilogy, #1)?

A reader who enjoys Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick is typically a fan of young adult dystopian fiction and survival stories. They would also appreciate intense, character-driven narratives similar to Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent, with a blend of post-apocalyptic and sci-fi elements.

4.1

26,323 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

465

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Apocalyptic Future

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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