Goodreads says, "The Infinite Glade is the explosive finale of The Maze Cutter trilogy—and the epic conclusion to The Maze Runner saga.War has finally ignited. The Remnant Nation is done waiting. Their mission: destroy the Godhead and everything she stands for. But as Sadina and the islanders fight to protect the Goddess—who claims to be their only hope for Evolution’s survival—the battle reveals unfathomable truths leaving behind devastation that will change the islanders’ future forever.
Determined to save their friends, Isaac and Ximena—along with Old Man Frypan and Jackie—struggle to find their way back to the others when two strangers intercept them, throwing everything they thought they knew about the Cure into doubt. Following the strangers into the unknown, Frypan unearths the shocking truth behind the Cure and the secrets so many have died to protect. But what they uncover is only the beginning.
The descendants must decide between risking their lives and the safety of those they love back home to expose the painful truth behind the maze trials, or walk away from history’s darkest secrets and let the truth remain buried in the Glade forever.
There are four different points of view from which The Infinite Glade is told, but that didn’t deter me from fully immersing myself in the story; in fact, it enhanced the tension and pacing. I was eager to uncover the truth about the Cure and the trials, so I appreciated Dashner’s ability to keep me turning the pages.
Alexandra, the antagonist and foil to Isaac and the others, was well-developed in The Infinite Glade. She embodies a charismatic authoritarian who pursues her own agenda at all costs. I found myself rooting for her downfall, and Dashner certainly delivered.
I first read The Maze Runner years ago and was amazed by Dashner’s talent for building suspense. The book could hardly stay on my classroom shelf, as every middle school student wanted to dive into this dystopian world. In fact, my older son just read it last year and enjoyed it as well. It’s beginning to feel like a classic dystopian tale for middle school readers.
So, with that said, I am very pleased with the ending of the series. While I’m sad to see it come to a close, I am happy with how Dashner wrapped it up. It’s a hopeful conclusion that I believe longtime fans will appreciate.
The Giveaway:
Wow, I didn't realize that there was a spin-off series still going! It's so wild to see books from our childhood slowly becoming "classics"!
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