Maze Runner by James Dashner

Maze Runner by James Dashner

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."— EW.com

The Maze Runner is a book about survival and strength. It's the first book in the Trilogy. Every 30 days the the "glade" gets a new person joining them and this time it's Thomas. He wakes up from this elevator shaft with no recognition of the past but he only remembers his name. The glade consists of at least 50 boys not one girl.  Outside the towering walls of the glade was a maze. One by one or multiple groups of people take turn going into the maze trying to find a way out. But when nightfall comes they are stuck and will never come out alive. Creatures and machines from the maze at night looking for a new pray and they always succeed. The glades will get the shock of their lives when after a good thirty days a girl comes up from the shaft with a secret more. The girl Teresa seems to recognize Thomas. Now the question is will they be able to survive the maze? Will try ever leave? Or will they be stuck there forever? Find out in Maze Runner by James Dashner.

I've heard lots about this book even before the movie came out (the movie was awesome by the way). Many friends have said it was a good book others say it was amazing. So I decided to check it out myself. I bought the book and I wanted to grasp every single detail in the book and not rush into it, it was worth the wait. I love the author’s creativity the maze theme. It was unique and graves my attention the minute I started reading. It reminded me of the book "Lord of the Flies" because in both books groups of boys had to work together to survive in a strange place. I give this book 4 stars and a half because it was really well written and he described every single aspect in the book in perfect detail. I recommend this book for ages 13 and up because there's lots of violence.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Divergent is a new and exciting novel full of excitement and uniqueness like no other. It's the first book in the series by Veronica Roth, set in a dystopian Chicago; people have been separated in 5 factions according to their qualities: Abnegation for the selfless, Candor for the honest, Dauntless for the brave, Amity for the peaceful and Erudite for the knowledgeable. The main character, Beatrice Prior is faced with the decision to either leave Abnegation the faction she had grown up in or to change her life forever. As soon as she turned 16 they take a test to see which faction is most recommended for her. But she soon finds out she is special, she is "Divergent". It's not safe and she must keep it a secret but she soon finds out it's harder than she thinks.

Beatrice; who will be known by Tris, transfers to Dauntless, a faction known for bravery and courage. Tris now must struggle with her fears, friends and enemies and maybe a love interest named Four. How will she handle her new faction and the mysteries that resign in it? Will she be able to stay in the shadows forever or will she be caught? Find out in Veronica Roth's Divergent.

Many people have compared this book to The Hunger Games and Harry Potter for its similarity in things that are beyond anyone could imagine, but that's all you can really compare, as soon as you pick up the book you cannot let it go until the end. In each chapter resides a new discovery that will intrigue and excite you to find out what's next.

First time I heard about this book I wanted to read it. It looked so unique and exciting, two of my favorite qualities in a book. Lots of my friends who have already read the book have said it was spectacular and very well written. So I borrowed the book from a friend and started reading and couldn't stop. I was so hooked on the book I started taking it with me everywhere. I finished the book in about three days and it was worth the time. Veronica Roth has created an amazing new world in her stories; I wish I had that imagination. I recommend this book for people ages 12 and up and I give it four stars.

Dystopian: A dystopia is a community or society that is often characterized by dehumanization, totalitarian governments, environmental disaster, or other characteristics associated with a cataclysmic decline in society.