an explosive page-turner ... a must for every teenage boy who wants captivating adventure from beginning to end
-- Mad About Books
strong action thriller ... had me glued from start to finish
-- YAYeahYeah.com
really enjoyed the clever world-building ... Somers does a great job of explaining the 'gifts' to his readers
-- YAYeahYeah.com
'a fast-paced thriller for ages 12+'
-- yellowbrickreads.com blog
'young teens will love the book's modern feel, with its awareness of current technologies and social media, exciting streamlined prose and explosive action sequences'
-- yellowbrickreads.com blog
'a wonderfully assured debut from a talented author'
-- yellowbrickreads.com blog
'readers will quickly be drawn into the exciting world of Ross Bentley and his Million Dollar Gift. I for one am looking forward to reading the next instalment'
'many teenage boys will enjoy the story with its focus on the paranormal, the exciting fights and the thriller element'
-- SLA Magazine
'very humorous, action packed, thrilling and very intriguing'
-- http://newenglishirl.blogspot.ie/2013/02/the-million-dollar-gift-book-reviews-by.html?utm_source=dlv
'fast-paced and very interesting and makes the reader continuously eager to turn to the next page!'
-- http://newenglishirl.blogspot.ie/2013/02/the-million-dollar-gift-book-reviews-by.html?utm_source=dlv
a gripping story ... a fast-paced thriller
-- Books Ireland
'tantalizing'
-- Inis
'a young man's journey from childhood into the exciting, often daunting world of adulthood'
-- Inis
'a modern day Catcher in the Rye'
-- Inis
'lovely!'
-- Sarah Webb
'11+ boys will lap it up! Really loved seeing the history of all the different gifts'
-- Claire Hennessey
'5/5. I cannot wait for the sequel!'
-- Lilypad Library
'a must-read for lovers of adventure, the supernatural, romance, crime and teen novels!'
-- Lilypad Library
'an absolutely brilliant book, really easy to read and will keep you hooked'
-- Lilypad Library
Ian Somers has created brilliant characters and a captivating plot ... his writing will draw you in and keep you hooked. This book is electric!
-- Lilypad Library
Perfect for Anthony Horowitz fans. A gripping thriller.
-- Irish Independent
'looking forward to book 2, which I suppose says it all!'
-- bookbabblers.co.uk
'fast-paced read, with plenty of action, mystery and well-thought out background'
-- bookbabblers.co.uk
'a breath of fresh air for teenage boys'
-- Woman's Way
'fast-paced, riveting and insightful ... highly recommended gripping read'
-- Fallenstarstories.blogspot.
'an adrenaline rush to the very end'
-- CBI's Recommended Reads 2012