Teen Review - Scorch Trials by James Dashner

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

Thomas, Teresa and the Gladers were completely shocked when they discovered that the maze was only the beginning of their perilous journey. The group is thrown into a scorching desert inhabited by cannibalistic Cranks and violent storms, with nothing but a deadline of two weeks to reach a promised safe haven.

While their newest task of crossing a menacing desert seems simple, the Gladers begin to piece together the disturbing truth of WICKED and their purpose within the trials. An overwhelming story of twists and turns, The Scorch Trials brings excitement to the Maze trilogy to a whole new level.
I have to say I had mixed feeling about whether or not I was going to even read this novel since I didn’t like The Maze Runner a whole lot. But after reading The Scorch Trials, I am so happy I continued to read this story. The Scorch Trials were 100% better than The Maze Runner.

If you are like me, you are still completely confused as to what the trials and WICKED are, but there is so much action and drama happening in the book that your confusion subsides and you become completely lost in the story.

I am disappointed to say that the book once again ends with a cliff hanger the size of Mount Everest. But the good news is that James Dashner seems to write his books relatively quickly so we should be blessed by the third (and final) novel within a year or so. I think this series is improving with each book. Hunger Games fans should watch out, in my opinion The Maze Runner trilogy will blow the Hunger Games away.

- Clarissa