Author: James Dashner
Series: The Maze Runner
Genres: Y.A, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Mystery
Reviewer's Note: I bought this book for my sister as a gift, and am borrowing it to review.
Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end.
Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch.
There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die.
The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them.
Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.
There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive.
My Thoughts:
I read The Maze Runner when it was first released, and although I really enjoyed it, I wasn't dying to read the rest of the series. But, now I've seen both The Maze Runner & The Scorch Trials at the cinema, I thought it was time to knuckle down & finish reading the series.
I always find the beginning of Y.A sequels boring to read, as the first chapter is basically a recap of what happened previously in the series. James Dashner, however, immediately throws you into the action. Thomas & the rest of the Gladers have been rescued from the maze, filled with relief that things are finally over. But as always, WICKED have something in store for them. This time, its the scorch trials.
One thing I love about this series of books is that the action never slows down. There are twists and turns, betrayals. deaths and a slight hint of romance across every single page. At times though, I did wish that it would slow down so that Thomas could have more time to think about, and remember, the answers to not only the questions from this book, but also from book 1. Although we did find out one or two valuable pieces of information, it looks like we'll have to wait until The Death Cure (book 3) to learn more.
As I mentioned before, I'd seen the The Scorch Trials film before reading the book, so I assumed I knew what was going to happen (which is why it has taken me about 6 months to finish it...), but oh boy was I wrong! Although there are common factors in both the book & the film, on the whole they are entirely different works. So many exciting and shocking events take place in the book, and we also get to learn more about Thomas and his memories of his life before the maze. I highly recommend reading the book whether you've seen the film or not!
In conclusion, then, I really enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to reading book 3 before the series prequel is released. If you enjoy exciting, mysterious and action-packed Y.A's in a dystopian world, then you will love The Scorch Trials!
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