The Death Cure is the third and final book of the Maze Runner Trilogy. It follows the story of sixteen-year-old Thomas, who struggles to escape from a group called WICKED in a dystopian society.
This book and the whole Maze Runner trilogy is absolutely AMAZING. I cannot express in words how much I enjoyed this series. Unlike some other dystopian novels, The Maze Runner books were intriguing and easy to follow, and I was able to relate to the characters (which is not the case in most other dystopian YA novels.) I found it impossible to get bored with the books, because every time it seemed like things were slowing down and getting less exciting, the story would take a sharp, unexpected turn that would have me itching to read more. Some parts of the Maze Runner novels had me laughing hysterically, others made me sob. Sometimes, I was so scared for what would happen next that I would have to put the book down and take a few deep breaths before resuming. James Dashner has the extraordinary ability to pack a single book with so much action, and yet so much emotion at the same time. Many books I had previously read, especially dystopian books, didn't elaborate much on the characters and I found it difficult to know what the characters were thinking and feeling. That NEVER happened while I was reading the Maze Runner series. There is truly something special and unique about the series that I will never forget. The Maze Runner (the first book) actually might be one of the best books I have ever read. I would give this series 6/5 stars (:P), and for anyone who hasn't read it yet, please please please give it a try. You won't regret it, trust me!!!!!!
--8th grade
