Ashfall – Mike Mullin - Miss Remmers Reviews

“I can’t recommend this book enough. I loved absolutely everything about it and can’t wait for the second book!” – Miss Remmers

Release Date: October 14th, 2011
Publisher: Tanglewood Press
Challenges: Dystopian Challenge, 2011 DAC, 100+ Challenge,

“Many visitors to Yellowstone National Park don’t realize that the boiling hot springs and spraying geysers are caused by an underlying supervolcano, so large that the caldera can only be seen by plane or satellite. And by some scientific measurements, it could be overdue for an eruption.

For Alex, being left alone for the weekend means having the freedom to play computer games and hang out with his friends without hassle from his mother. Then the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, plunging his hometown into a nightmare of darkness, ash, and violence. Alex begins a harrowing trek to seach for his family and finds help in Darla, a travel partner he meets along the way. Together they must find the strength and skills to survive and outlast an epic disaster.“

Wow. Can I just start by saying this book rocked my socks off! I mean, WOW! Captivating from the very first chapter, this book is unlike any other I’ve read. While it’s dystopian, it has nothing to do with a dystopian government (until the corruption begins) and centers around the environment. The pacing of the novel is complete perfection; whenever a scene track would become dull or lose it’s intenseness there was twist or surprise. The character growth was fantastic and believable and the plot progression was completely realistic and heartbreaking. It’s crazy how quick society can turn against each other isn’t it!

And Darla! Oh, how I loved Darla! Plus, you can tell Mike Mullin is a complete romantic. The book is dedicated to his own “Darla” and in the acknowledgements there is a very sweet and heartwarming note as well. I love real-life love stories!

Anyway, back on track – this book was absolutely fantastic. I will be purchasing a copy for the husband as he will just devour it and I’ve already emailed the school librarian to get copies on hand as this book will be featured during my classes today during Recreational Reading. I mean, I can’t recommend this book enough and it seems I can’t stop talking about it to anyone who will listen. I loved absolutely everything about it and can’t wait for the second book!

If you loved “The Day After Tomorrow” – this is your book!

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Miss Remmers is 24 years old and an educator. She currently teaches English 10 and 12 in Bismarck, ND. Miss Remmers is working on her masters in Library Information and Media Technology and will graduate in December 2013. When not blogging, Miss Remmers could most likely be found on Twitter, reading, or watching reality television.
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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

Small Review October 28, 2011 at 1:52 PM: Awesome! I just won a copy of this and it arrived yesterday. I'm looking forward to diving in after this glowing review

Christa @ Hooked on Books October 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM: This was a great book! It blows my mind when I think of the detail and research that went into it. I am so happy I don't live near a volcano!

Patty October 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM: I love to read a review when someone really loves a book…that is all I need to know!!!

Nina October 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM: This book sounds awesome and thank you for recommending it. I hope that I can read it next year. I have so many books on my tbrlist that I want to get in 2012, but anyway, yay that you liked it.

Deb A. Marshall October 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM: Thank you! I will be sure to get it ordered for the library and get it book talked for the kids. I am falling behinder and hinder with the reading so appreciate this! Cheers, Deb

Trisha October 29, 2011 at 2:20 AM: I really enjoyed this one too! It was such a unique story.

Jennifer | Book Den November 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM: I loved this one, too. Like you said, it took off right from the start and stayed interesting.

Alison's Book Marks December 1, 2011 at 8:55 PM: Thank you, thank you, thank you for recommending this book. After reading this review, I promptly put it on my nightstand. I tore through it!

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