"The compelling mythology and dystopian setting will appeal to genre readers.Fans of James Dashner, Margaret Peterson Haddix, and Patrick Ness need look no further."--"Kirkus" Fans of Rick Riordan and Anthony Horowitz will want to read this action-filled debut novel thatoffers a new world to enjoy and a new underdog to root for.--"Booklist" Abandoned at birth, the Brothers of the Ikkuma Pit know no mothers. They fend for themselves, each training their Little Brother to survive until they turn sixteen, when it s their Leaving Day. No boy knows what s beyond the forest. But when Urgle s Little Brother, Cubby, is carried off by troll-like predators, Urgle and two of his Brothers embark on a quest to rescue him from a place from which no one has ever returned. More praise for "The Boys of Fire and Ash: " "McIsaac s debut fantasy novel is fast-paced and heartstopping.

This self-contained story is an entertaining read that will be enjoyed by many."--School Library Journal "The novel is urgently gritty, with rich worldbuilding and plenty of action."--"Publishers Weekly""""Contemplative readers will be left with questions to ponder and ethical decisions to mull as well as a satisfying and tense read."--The Bulletin ".