The Death Cure

Title: The Death Cure
Author: James Dashner
Series: The Maze Runner series (#3)
Pages: 325 (paperback)
Published: October 2011
Summary: Thomas knows that Wicked can't be trusted, but they say the time for lies is over, that they've collected all they can from the Trials and now must rely on the Gladers, with full memories restored, to help them with their ultimate mission. It's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test.

What Wicked doesn't know is that something's happened that no Trial or Variable could have foreseen. Thomas has remembered far more than they think. And he knows that he can't believe a word of what Wicked says.  The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than Thomas could ever imagine.
Will anyone survive the Death Cure?

My Thoughts: Wow, what an ending to The Maze Runner trilogy! So many twists and turns (in more ways than one). James Dashner once again weaves a wonderful adventure that is easy to read, easy to keep up with, yet will keep you on the edge of your seat for most of the book.

However, there were a few parts that did lull a little bit and seemed slightly unnecessary which is why I didn't give it a 5 out of 5 stars. The first two books in this trilogy were a little bit more fast paced, twisty, and less predictable, but this third installment tied up the series very nicely. I did have a few questions at the end but I assume they will probably be answered in the prequel to the series, The Kill Order. It gave me a sense of finality, even though there were quite a few emotionally distressing moments (the deaths! THE DEATHS! My poor heart broke because of all the deaths in this book).

Finishing this series only makes me even more excited for The Maze Runner the movie (premiering in the U.S.A on February 14, 2014). If you haven't read The Maze Runner yet, I highly highly recommend it! It was one of my favorite books I read last year, and it's a quick exciting read that I feel anyone can love. So definitely expect updates and a review about this highly anticipated movie adaptation. It looks like it's going to be a good one!
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars