A fantastic second book, which is unusual when it comes to trilogies. Ashen Winter continues the exciting, dangerous, desperate quest of Alex, struggling to survive after a natural disaster that results in catastrophic climate change. Alex must stay alive long enough to find his missing parents, at the same time trying to keep the love of his life safe and not endanger anyone else along the way. I simply could not put this book down. Twists and turns, life-threatening danger and dramatic rescue missions, bravery and stupidity -- Ashen Winter has it all. 
 (See my blog for my complete review).