Thomas wakes up in a dark, empty elevator with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He finds himself in the Glade, a massive enclosed area surrounded by gargantuan walls which hide an ever-changing maze. The only way to escape is to navigate the maze, but it’s full of deadly creatures called Grievers. The maze is not just a physical challenge, but also a mental one. As secrets unravel, Thomas becomes determined to lead his fellow Gladers to freedom. Can they decode the Glade’s secrets before time runs out? Or will the Grievers get them first?
The Maze Runner is the kind of book that you can’t put down until the very last page. You get to experience the thrill and fear that Thomas goes through as he starts questioning everything around him, and the feeling of panic he has running through a seemingly impossible maze. No page is wasted, they all help to develop the story or move the action forward. The Maze Runner keeps you guessing and leaves you wanting to read more. This book was also adapted into a movie, and the novel had two sequels called The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure. The Maze Runner deserves a 5/5 for its thrilling action sequences that keep you hooked for the entire book. This book was also adapted into a movie version, and the book also had two sequels called The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure. Related reads include The Hunger Games by Suzanna Collins and The Young Elites by Marie Lu.