I NEED THE NEXT BOOK. LIKE NOW. 
 There's nothing i love best on a book other than when it strikes me emotionally. 
 Lately I'd been so consumed with fighting with Mom that it never occurred to me what my life might be like without her. Without Dad's benevolent disinterest. Without the brat, my sister. Who would I be, if they were all gone? 
 This book is entirely not what i was expecting. Sure, i was expecting it to be a dystopian novel... but i wasn't expecting it to have adventure, heartbreaking lines or even romance. Took me by surprise really. The story line is awesome. This is the first time that i have read a novel about volcanic eruption and i must say.. it's impressive. I like how Alex survived on the road. I like his ideas, his ways of avoiding trouble and his ways of getting out of it if ever he meets one. His goal was very clear to him and he did not waste time. I know some would find it surreal that a 16 year old can survive alone on the road with all that was going on in the book but, for me (a dreamy wide eyed girl >=***<= ), it is possible. If the need to survive and the passion for that one goal is strong enough, i think one can definitely make it. But that's just me. Darla is one girl i would love to be (fiction wise). She's tough and resilient. The love part between him and Alex was kinda awkward to me at first but i got used to it and it was cute in the end. Not all hearts and flowers but .. just sweet (*_*). 
 The line i posted above is the line i love the most in this book. It's very humbling and it truthfully, it made me think of my own family. I'm crazy about my family and so... i found out today after finishing the book that my favorite books are those that i had emotional attachments with. 
 I don't know if the end part of the book was supposed to leave me hanging or what.. but frankly, i love it as it is. I am waiting for the next book but i love how this one ended. =) perfect.