So, what's a person to read when they want Hunger Games-like action, with an all male cast like Lord of the Flies or The Knife of Never Letting Go? The Maze Runner! Yup. Young boys trapped in the middle of a maze, minus the conch. Tracker Jacker-esque creations that have needles and induce hallucinations. The sudden introduction of a female into a community of all males, creating much confusion. I compare these elements to books that I really like, and they go together well, because I honestly loved this book! It's less of an accusation than it is a nod of gratitude for combining similar elements into a fast-paced book.