I wanted to love this one as much as the original Maze Runner series but unfortunately it didn’t have the same feeling. While the original series was full of excitement and action, this book fell flat.

We all want to go back to our Maze Runner book days. When this one came up for request on Netgalley I obviously jumped at it. To be honest this wasn't entirely what I expected, but it wasn't bad either. The story is different and the characters new, apart from Newt's diary with his inner monologue and Old Frypan.

I am eager to see were this series will take us. It will need a huge special story line to keep us invested. Not bad for a follow up to one of the best YA series of our age.

Thank you Netgalley and RB Media for this ARC.

Oh man. I really wanted this to be THE BOOK. It just confused me. I think I’m going to snag a physical copy and read it once it comes out. Sometimes different formats work better and this one maybe the case. I loved The Maze Runner series so I was beyond excited to hear the release of this one.

I didn’t even know there was going to be a whole different series set in the same world but in the future. I remember really enjoying the original and so when I saw this on Netgalley I figured why not!

The book is told from multiple point-of-views. I wouldn’t say that one was more thrilling to read about than the others. At times the point-of-views were kind of bland and it felt like I didn’t get to know the characters that well. I would say that the book is more plot driven than character. I like a bit of both or more character driven.

It was interesting to be back in this world. It felt a bit different but also the same in some ways. The world building was fine but I do feel like I was missing something when it came to the cult and everyone’s plans. I don’t think it was entirely explained well but I am assuming there will be more answers as the series continue. The pacing could definitely be slow at times.

I did like the narration for this book and thought it was well done.

Overall, it was good. I wouldn’t say it was as good as the original but it wasn’t bad.