The Maze Runner by James Dashner follows Thomas, a teenager who wakes up in a mysterious elevator with no memory of his past. He emerges into the Glade, a self-sustaining community of boys surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze. The Gladers have spent years trying to escape while avoiding deadly creatures called Grievers that roam the maze at night. When Thomas arrives, his presence begins to disrupt the established order, especially after the unexpected arrival of a girl with a cryptic message. As tensions rise, Thomas becomes determined to uncover the truth about the maze and lead a daring escape.

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan is the thrilling conclusion to The Heroes of Olympus series. The story follows two parallel quests. One group of seven demigods aboard the Argo II journeys to Athens to stop the earth goddess Gaea from awakening and unleashing destruction. Meanwhile, Reyna, Nico, and Coach Hedge transport the Athena Parthenos statue to Camp Half-Blood as a peace offering to prevent a war between Greek and Roman demigods. As the heroes face numerous challenges—including battles with giants, gods, and monsters—they must also contend with personal struggles and prophecies foretelling sacrifice. The novel explores themes of unity, courage, and reconciliation as the characters race against time to thwart Gaea’s rise and prevent catastrophe.

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a young adult mystery novel centered on four high school students—Bronwyn, Nate, Addy, and Cooper—who become suspects in the death of their classmate Simon during detention. Simon, known for running a gossip app that revealed students' secrets, dies from an allergic reaction after drinking water laced with peanut oil. The four students, each harboring secrets Simon was about to expose, must navigate the fallout as they work to clear their names. As the investigation unfolds, the group grows closer while uncovering hidden truths about themselves and Simon's manipulative nature. The story explores themes of trust, identity, and the consequences of secrets, all while unraveling the mystery behind Simon's death.