--- product_id: 8929231 title: "Monsters (The Ashes Trilogy) Paperback – September 9, 2014" brand: "ilsa j. bick" price: "£12.65" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8929231-monsters-the-ashes-trilogy-paperback-september-9-2014 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Monsters (The Ashes Trilogy) Paperback – September 9, 2014 **Brand:** ilsa j. bick **Price:** £12.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Monsters (The Ashes Trilogy) Paperback – September 9, 2014 by ilsa j. bick - **How much does it cost?** £12.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8929231-monsters-the-ashes-trilogy-paperback-september-9-2014) ## Best For - ilsa j. bick enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ilsa j. bick brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Monsters (The Ashes Trilogy) Paperback – September 9, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mhwwtNkQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Monsters *by R***W on Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013* So, here's the thing. I think the Ashes Trilogy is one of the best written collections available in this genre. As a voracious reader, I've worked my way through dozens of trilogies (series) and found the most are not worthy of the three books, let alone six, seven, eight books. Usually, the second book in a trilogy is the weakest, it being the book in which the author drags out long,long, long scenes where the character(s) waffle back and forth about things that appear on the surface to be critical to the world they live in, but which are actually only relevant to the tiny world that revolves around themselves.That is not the case with this trilogy. Book 2 (Shadows) is excellent, sustains the pace and contain vivd description and excellent fight scenes. It also breaks from the monotony of the first person pov, allowing other characters to play a more intimate part in the story. Do I like Alex? I love that heroine, but I also like the opportunity to get into the heads of Ellie, Tom, Chris and the rest. My only regret is that we never got a chance to get into Wolf's head.Book 3,Monsters, has a different feel from book 1 & 2. It seems to fall into the more popular format of screen-play writing or dramatic art. {see: Something Startling Happens by by Todd Klick} This is a very popular movement that has been surfacing in literature for a while. (Not saying it's bad, just saying that it relies heavily on pacing and high drama. It is basically the format of a movie translated into the written word.} Scene cuts are abrupt, action is the focus, lots of explosions, gore, drama. The pace is fast and the impressions very visceral.The technique has it's strengths and weakness. (A weakness being those hard cuts from one scene to another scene happening simultaneously somewhere else in that world. In addition, the dramatic art requires moving into a moment and spending more time describing the action occurring. This could feel like a slow in the pacing of the story though it is actually true to the method of slowing down and narrowing the focus on a moment that is filled with tension.)In Monsters, the characters are revolving around familiar locations, creating more tension as they converge for the big moment. I agree that the ending is somewhat ambiguous, offering the possibility for either another book or a second trilogy. Questions still need to be answered. Outcomes ( or resolutions) with regard to specific plot elements are vague, but there is an inner character resolution present at the end of the book.This said, I rate Monsters at five stars because I feel the series, overall, is outstanding. Ms. Bick creates vivid visuals and her ability to write a fight scene is something I enjoy as a female who love martial arts and strong confrontations. Gore? Yes. I expected that as things escalated to the final confrontation with the villain. The Changed are pretty much like high tech zombies, though I wince at using that generic term because The Changed are quite fascinating and have much greater depth than the old shufflers that populate the zombie genre.Is this a series for YA? I think that's up to the parents to decide. It's a hybrid horror with a bit of technology thrown in for some realism. The first book sets the theme and reveals there's going to be some ugly stuff and kids are involved in it. Adults are shown equally in a good light and bad light. I really appreciate the title "Monsters" because there are a heck of a lot of those running around and not all of them are The Changed.I'd like to thank Ilsa Bick for great ride. I hope to see more of Alex or Wolf and hope she considers returning to this series to reveal more about this world and the characters that live in it.LAW ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Epic *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020* Well this was very different from any zombies I've read. Had me on the edge of my seat. My emotions were every where for sure. I am amazed at how the story went. It was effing amazing. Pouted and cried when the ending came. Shhh don't tell anyone but I rooted for wolf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars freaking awesome BUT *by P*** on Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024* I absolutely devoured and adored and loved this series so freaking much but the ending is like literally the worst thing ever, massive huge cliffhanger --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8929231-monsters-the-ashes-trilogy-paperback-september-9-2014](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8929231-monsters-the-ashes-trilogy-paperback-september-9-2014) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*