The Maze Runner

by James Dashner 

 

Ok. Wow. This book is a MUST READ. I am going to come right out with it and get to the point.

5 Stars.

Thomas wakes up one day with his memory completely wiped. He remembers his name, but that's it. He quickly finds out that he, along with all the other boys in the same situation, are surrounded by a maze. Each night, at dusk, the doors to the maze close and everyone left outside will die. They must find a way out, but with nobody remembering, or knowing, anything, that may prove to be difficult.

The reason for 5 stars is simply that it held my attention without fail. The characters were interesting and the plot was intriguing.

Of course, there is a movie coming out THIS MONTH. So, here's the link to the trailer. Check it out!!


See you at the theater...

The One

by Kiera Cass

Ah, what's a book review without some more dystopian future?

Well after WWIII, we have a very different world. What used to be North and South America, are all one nation called Illea and it is run by a king. Everyone lives in a caste system and it is out of this that Prince Maxon is supposed to choose his bride. Thirty-six girls are chosen at "random" from all over the nation.

In the third, and final book (not including the novella before this), the selection is narrowed down to four, very different, girls. There are choices to be made, rebels to beat, and parents that are impossible to please. All the makings of a great intrigue.

 I really enjoyed reading this series. Of course, the front covers are half the battle and they are a win. I also appreciate the overall "cleanness" of the book.

As far as the characters go, they were very likeable, but it feels like this could have been written in one book. Maxon and America obviously care for each other from the start, but are too scared to tell one another. This leads to a lot of extra confusion and, mostly, stretches out the series.

Four stars from me. Enjoyable and light read.