The Scorch Trials
By James Dashner
Pages: 384
Publisher: Ember
Genre: Sci-Fi, Futuristic
Rating: A
Recommended to: Ages 11+
The Gladers have escaped the maze and gotten to safety - right? Wrong. After they were rescued, a man arrives and sends them out on another quest. This time, Thomas, Minho, Newt, Frypan and all the others that survived the Maze must set out into the Scorch; and struggle through a city full of 'Cranks,' or crazed people who have gotten infected with the Flare. The city is scorching hot during the day and dangerous at night. One thing keeps Thomas going; the promise of a cure for the Flare, the virus that came with the Sun Flares, that he has been diagnosed with, if only he and his friends reach the safe haven.
I absolutely loved The Scorch Trials! James Dashner has again delivered an AMAZING sequel to his first book in the series, The Maze Runner. This was an exciting read, I flipped through page after page of mystery, romance, puzzles, and struggles. Thomas is a great main character; he is courageous, intelligent, and, I think, a natural leader. The character development is excellent. I can't even imagine what it would be like to go through what these kids have to do. I have no criticisms for this book, and am already flying to the end of The Death Cure, the third book of this series. I highly recommend this book (but make sure to read The Maze Runner first!).
