Hey, guys! I read The Fever Code, a prequel to The Maze Runner, and really enjoyed it. The Maze Runner series already had a prequel (The Kill Order) which I was incredibly disappointed by.
The Fever Code is everything that I had hoped of The Kill Order and was disappointed that it wasn't. While The Kill Order was a story of the initial infection and destruction of civilization with basically none of the characters from the original series, The Fever Code is a story of the original characters' interactions with Wicked. I enjoyed it much more!
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows the Maze in construction. The cover looks incredibly similar to the cover of the first book in the series, yet it isn't complete. I love this cover. It's clever and interesting to look at. A+ cover
Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.
Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.
The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.
Now there are secrets.
There are lies.
And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.
This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.
All will be revealed.
A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming. Before there was the Maze, there was The Fever Code.
My Review:
While a prequel, I recommend reading the entirety of The Maze Runner series before this book. It spoils some of the plot twists and would make this book less enjoyable since you do not already have the connection with the characters. That being said, I finished The Fever Code and wanted to immediately reread the rest of the series. Maybe it would be fine to read The Fever Code first, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I loved The Fever Code. It was nice to be back in the world of The Maze Runner series and to find an answer to some of the remaining questions.
Despite being a prequel, I was frequently shocked by the plot twists of this book. I sat on the edge of my seat for the entire book and couldn't put it down (despite reading it during exams).
The characters were easy to connect to and were complex and different, very interesting to compare to one another. The characters had more space to develop as they grew older and learned more about the world they live in. The character development of Thomas was especially interesting. He grows more and more jaded as he understands more about his situation. The development is both fascinating and heart-breaking.
The characters spend the vast majority of the book shut away inside, yet the action is riveting. The plot is fast-paced, with enough action sequences to keep anyone interested. The Fever Code will definitely get you hooked!
The only issue I found with this book was that at the beginning, the characters acted a bit too smart for their ages. It was hard to remember that they were just seven year old kids, etc. It is mildly excusable in the same way that Ender's Game is with this same problem. The kids are supposed to be geniuses, so it makes sense for them to sound too old.
Overall, I loved this book. It is the prequel that I always wanted for the Maze Runner series. I think that everyone who has read and enjoyed the series will also love The Fever Code. It is an exciting story that also explores the characters a little bit more. A very enjoyable read, just like all James Dashner books.
Phrase:
The Flare
Other Books By James Dashner:
The Maze Runner Trilogy
Eye of Minds/ Rule of Thoughts / The Game of Lives
13th Reality
A Door Into The Woods
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
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The Fever Code is everything that I had hoped of The Kill Order and was disappointed that it wasn't. While The Kill Order was a story of the initial infection and destruction of civilization with basically none of the characters from the original series, The Fever Code is a story of the original characters' interactions with Wicked. I enjoyed it much more!
The Cover:
It shows the Maze in construction. The cover looks incredibly similar to the cover of the first book in the series, yet it isn't complete. I love this cover. It's clever and interesting to look at. A+ cover
Official Description:
Once there was a world’s end.
The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled.Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.
Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.
The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.
Now there are secrets.
There are lies.
And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.
This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.
All will be revealed.
A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming. Before there was the Maze, there was The Fever Code.
My Review:
While a prequel, I recommend reading the entirety of The Maze Runner series before this book. It spoils some of the plot twists and would make this book less enjoyable since you do not already have the connection with the characters. That being said, I finished The Fever Code and wanted to immediately reread the rest of the series. Maybe it would be fine to read The Fever Code first, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I loved The Fever Code. It was nice to be back in the world of The Maze Runner series and to find an answer to some of the remaining questions.
Despite being a prequel, I was frequently shocked by the plot twists of this book. I sat on the edge of my seat for the entire book and couldn't put it down (despite reading it during exams).
The characters were easy to connect to and were complex and different, very interesting to compare to one another. The characters had more space to develop as they grew older and learned more about the world they live in. The character development of Thomas was especially interesting. He grows more and more jaded as he understands more about his situation. The development is both fascinating and heart-breaking.
The characters spend the vast majority of the book shut away inside, yet the action is riveting. The plot is fast-paced, with enough action sequences to keep anyone interested. The Fever Code will definitely get you hooked!
The only issue I found with this book was that at the beginning, the characters acted a bit too smart for their ages. It was hard to remember that they were just seven year old kids, etc. It is mildly excusable in the same way that Ender's Game is with this same problem. The kids are supposed to be geniuses, so it makes sense for them to sound too old.
Overall, I loved this book. It is the prequel that I always wanted for the Maze Runner series. I think that everyone who has read and enjoyed the series will also love The Fever Code. It is an exciting story that also explores the characters a little bit more. A very enjoyable read, just like all James Dashner books.
Phrase:
The Flare
Other Books By James Dashner:
The Maze Runner Trilogy
Eye of Minds/ Rule of Thoughts / The Game of Lives
13th Reality
A Door Into The Woods
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
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