This Week In Books is a weekly update on what you’ve been reading hosted by Lipsyy Lost & Found . A similar meme is hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words.
∧ Then ∧ The Scorch Trials, James Dashner
Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end.
Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch.
There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die.
The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them.
Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.
There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive.
I am so happy The Scorch Trials did not let me down. I was worried my excitement would have sent my expectations over the moon and the story would not stand a chance. But all is good and I really enjoyed being reunited with the Gladers. The Maze Runner stays my favorite book so far, but The Scorch Trials is a very good sequel.
≈ Now ≈ The Death Cure, James Dashner
It’s the end of the line.
WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and now his only friends—the Gladers. But it’s finally over. The trials are complete, after one final test.
Will anyone survive?
What WICKED doesn’t know is that Thomas remembers far more than they think. And it’s enough to prove that he can’t believe a word of what they say.
The truth will be terrifying.
Thomas beat the Maze. He survived the Scorch. He’ll risk anything to save his friends. But the truth might be what ends it all.
The time for lies is over.
I decided not to wait to get to the next book. I really hope to get some answers from this one.
∨ Next ∨ The Raven Boys, Maggie Stiefvater
Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue never sees them–until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks to her.
His name is Gansey, a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.
But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul whose emotions range from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher who notices many things but says very little.
For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She doesn’t believe in true love, and never thought this would be a problem. But as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.
To prepare my review for the Hype or Like book of the month, I decided to start The Raven Boys this week.
No thrillers or crime stories this week! I’ll make up for it soon with titles I am dying to read.
Have you read any of those books? What are you reading this week?
Do share in the comments!
Happy reading!
I just started Raven Boys for Hype or Like Friday this morning. 🙂 I like it so far! But I’m only one chapter in.
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I hope we enjoy it. It would be nice to find a hyped-up book that is actually really good!
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Really glad you enjoyed The Scorch Trials!!! It was definitely my favourite of the series. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on The Death Cure and The Raven Boys 😊!
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I am planning a big review/comparison with the movie adaptations for The Maze Runner’s series, I’m all excited about it 🙂 (and still angry at the movies, haha!)
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Ooh, yay! I look forward to it. I actually haven’t watched the movies yet 🙈
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Well, if you want my opinion, DONT!!!
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😂😂😂 Seriously though it’s always disappointing when movie adaptations are a letdown.
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I think this adaptation was the worst I’ve ever seen. I was so mad when it ended that I had to take a walk to calm down, haha!
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I need to read the Maze Runner series now. I watched and liked the movie but yet to pick up any of the books. Glad you enjoyed The Scorch Trials and I hope that The Death is Cure ends up being just as good. Happy reading, enjoy your current and next reads.
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Thank you! 🙂 There are so many mixed reviews about the series that I was a little leery at first, but I am really enjoying it too much not to try to push it on you, haha.
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Would I be right in thinking/assuming that The Maze Runner series would be ideal for those who like The Hunger Games & Divergent…those kinds of books?
Here’s my WWW – https://bookboodle.co.uk/2016/06/15/www-wednesday-june-15th 🙂
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You would be absolutely right 🙂 They all are about teenagers fighting like hell in a dystopian world. I only have watched the movie adaptations of The Hunger Games and the Divergent series, so I don’t know what the books are worth. Although there’s nothing really original in the story, The Maze Runner is a very enjoyable series.
Thank you for the link, I’ll check your post now! 🙂
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Thanks for that info! Same here, I’ve only watched the movies of those other 2 series but I do have THG trilogy on my book shelf!
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I haven’t dared getting to the books because I already know the story and the comparison to the movies is inevitable. I probably won’t read Divergent because I find it less interesting than THG. I heard THG was really worth reading.
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I liked The Scorch Trials but I would warn you to go into The Death Cure with low expectations as it left me incredibly disappointed and not a little annoyed.
The good news is that, if it does disappoint you, you have the excellent The Raven Boys to read afterwards to cheer you up. Such great characters!
Here’s my WWW: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/www-wednesday-15th-june-2016/
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Thank you for warning me! I started it earlier this afternoon, and I am really hoping for the right ending. Now I am reminded of why I am leery of series.
I am glad I picked the right book to read next 🙂
I’ll visit your post now!
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I’ve heard mixed things about The Maze Runner, but it is on my tbr list! I’m happy to hear you love it so much, maybe I’ll move it up a little 🙂
The Raven Boys is on my bookshelf at home as well 😀 I’ve been forbidden from buying new books until I finish the ones I’ve got already, so I should get to it fairly soon 😛
I’ve done Sam’s version of the meme here: https://sarinalangerwriter.com/2016/06/15/www-wednesday-15th-june-2016/ ^^
Happy reading! 🙂
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I was a little leery of the series because of the mixed reviews, but I don’t see where the bad feelings are coming from. It is not the most original story but it makes a truly enjoyable read, and some details make it totally worth reading. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it 🙂
I tried going on a book buying ban for June. It lasted 2 days, haha! I know I should behave because my TBR is growing out of control, but NetGalley, this meme and reviews make it very difficult not to add new things!
I’ll check out your post now, thank you for the link !
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This is just like WWW Wednesday! Seems like you’re getting through the Maze Runner series right now 🙂
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And enjoying it tremendously 😀 I’m so happy to finally be able to read what happens after the first book!
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That’s great! I haven’t even read the Maze Runner and really don’t plan to. It’s not my kind of book.
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I understand 🙂 I recently stepped out of my usual reads and comfort zone. It’s been a journey full of surprises!
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It’s definitely good to try new things outside your comfort zone. I did the same with contemporary and have fallen in love!
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That’s awesome!
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I had issues with James Dashner’s books… the writing style.
Ooooh the Raven Boys !!! I loved that one !
By the way, still okay for our Crown Of Midnight’s buddy read ?
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Really? Did you read up to The Death Cure?
I am really excited about finally reading The Raven Boys!
Definitely okay for me! 🙂
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Not yet. I’ll have to read it before the movie though.
We could start Crown Of Midnight this week end if it’s okay ?
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Brrr, the movies. I hated The Maze Runner’s adaptation, and I will only be watching the second to write a big review / comparison.
I just finished The Death Cure so this weekend is perfect for me 🙂
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Okay ! Do you have twitter ? (I’m on my phone so I can’t find out on your blog …)
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Sure, it’s @choconwaffles 🙂
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I love all of the books in The Maze Runner series! I can’t wait for the new prequel to come out in September.
I haven’t read The Raven Boys yet, but I have it so I should read it soon! 🙂
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I learned about the new prequel last week, I am glad to know I still have bits of the series to discover!
I’ll be looking forward to reading your thoughts about The Raven Boys 🙂
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The Raven Boys might be another one of those books that I eventually pick up, just to see what the fuss is about. 🙂 I’ve got that Maas book on order from the library now.
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Big fuss, lots of hype, I really hope I’ll like it! 🙂
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I really like The raven boys series. Hope you like it too. Though I wasn’t that impressed with The scorch trials.
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My favorite stays the first in the series, but I did enjoy The Scorch Trials. Same goes for The Death Cure. I am almost done, I like it, but there’s something missing.
I have heard great things about the characters in The Raven Boys, I can’t wait to meet them.
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So glad you liked The Scorch Trials! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the finale of this series. To be honest I can’t remember my thoughts since I read so many books since I read that one, haha 😛
I am reading The Raven Boys right now, and I am surprised in such a good way, it’s really, really good! I hope you’ll like it! 😀
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Happens to me all the time, haha! I’m almost done with The Death Cure. I like it, but not as much as the first book.
I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying The Raven Boys, I can’t wait to finally see what all the fuss is about 😀
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I’m glad to hear you are enjoying The Maze Runner series! 🙂 The Raven Boys is an entertaining read, although I didn’t enjoy it as much as most people… I still have to read the sequels though. Happy reading! I hope you’ll enjoy your books this week.
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I just finished The Death Cure, I am a tiny bit disappointed by the ending, so I hope The Raven Boys will make up for it! Happy reading to you too! 🙂
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I didn’t really like the trilogy in the first place so I’m the wrong person to ask haha. I hope you’ll enjoy The Raven Boys!
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Thank you! I hope so too, the fuss about it must be a good sign… or not, haha!
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I’ve been trying to start The Raven Cycle for months but I keep getting distracted. I hope it lives up to the hype for you!
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I have a couple of books that get the same treatment 🙂 Thanks! 🙂 I hope it won’t disappoint!
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I really need to try and read The Raven Boys. So much hype!
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I hope this time the hype won’t let me down 🙂
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