1
The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
02008
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
10 Best Books Like The Maze Runner
If you loved The Maze Runner by James Dashner, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Maze Runner are:
- 1The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 2The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 3The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter
- 4An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 5Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 6The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
- 7Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 8Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 9City of Bones by Cassandra Clare4.4Series starter
- 10The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
When Thomas wakes up in a mysterious place called the Glade with no memory except his name, he discovers he's trapped with other boys who are also missing their pasts. Surrounded by towering walls that open to a deadly, ever-changing maze, their fragile world is thrown into chaos when the first girl ever arrives with a terrifying message. Now Thomas must help solve the maze's secrets before time runs out—because staying means certain death, but no one has ever survived trying to escape.
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Detailed Recommendations
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by Suzanne Collins
4.62020517 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and calculating tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
3
The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
4
by Sabaa Tahir
4.22015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
5
by Leigh Bardugo
4.52015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
6
by Tricia Levenseller
3.82020326 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly indulgent tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
7
Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
4.32017416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
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by Laini Taylor
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a lush and melancholy tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
9
City of Bones
Start of Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare
4.42009485 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with The Maze Runner fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Maze Runner
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins | 4.6 | 2020 | 517 | Similar vibes |
| The Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| City of Bones📚 Series starter | Cassandra Clare | 4.4 | 2009 | 485 | Start a new series |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Maze Runner?
The most similar books to The Maze Runner are The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Cruel Prince.
What should I read after The Maze Runner?
After finishing The Maze Runner, readers most commonly pick up The Hunger Games next.
Who writes books like James Dashner?
Authors similar to James Dashner include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Maze Runner?
The Maze Runner is a Fantasy novel by James Dashner, published in 2012.
How long is The Maze Runner?
The Maze Runner is 334 pages long.
About The Maze Runner
There are alternate cover editions for this ASIN here and here.If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human. When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers-boys whose memories are also gone. Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out-and no one’s ever made it through alive. Everything is going to change. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying. Remember. Survive. Run.