Ashfall by Mike Mullin

 

Yellowstone's super volcano erupts and chaos ensues. Initially, Alex and other's don't know the volcano has erupted making this my favorite part of the book. Mike Mullen quickly captures your attention as he describes the noise and fallout of the eruption. 

Alex lives over 900 miles away from Yellowstone and can hear the eruption for days, ash covers everything, animals and people die. Crops, homes and many other structures are destroyed. 15 year old, Alex wants to be with his parents and sibling who are visiting his aunt and uncle. He snaps on some ski and starts his trek. It's a harrowing journey, he meets a girl and together they work together to survive and make their way. 

The read was fast paced and shows the realties of the harsh and unpredictable struggle to survive.