Do you recommend the ivy global books for the SSAT?

They seem to be the most hardcore prep books out there. So much so that it seems like an exaggeration They are also much more expensive. Is it worth it?

I used the free Ivy Global tests that you can download on http://ssatprep.com/free-practice/. I also used Princeton Review, which is no more than $20. Both were helpful, and I scored well. Maybe you could try using Princeton Review to get explanations and Ivy Global, which has the most realistic tests, to see how you would do. Good luck!