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.