Maximum Ride by James Patterson

Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time. 
The author, James Patterson, does a great and creative job describing the events of these kids' lives. The book is pretty fast paced, but incredibly descriptive. For instance, "There was no time to think. Jeb has trained us not to think--just to act. I launched myself at an Eraser, spinning and planting a hard, roundhouse kick in his barrel chest. His breath went oof, and the odor just awful, like raw sewage left out in the hot sun." Here there is  a lot of action to write down, and he does a great job with it because you can actually visualize and sense whats happening at that moment.
This book is told from third person, but its also told in different point of views. Normally, this would confuse me, but James Patterson moves the story along so fluently, you're already expecting the different point of views. 
All in all, I'm not too far into the book, but I will keep reading, this book is extremely addicting! 

The Scorch Trials (Spoilers!)

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner is the second installment of the Maze Runner series. It definitely did not disappoint, it was just as action packed as the first. This time though, they are put through even harder obstacles  and other crazy mind-altering variables. This book also focuses more on their character and positions in the groups. Especially for these three characters; Thomas, Newt, and Minho.
The boys were all labeled by WICKED based on their standpoint in this whole 'experiment.'
Thomas was labeled 'to be killed by Group B'. I definitely thought that was odd. I mean, I guess I can't be too sure that that won't happen, because WICKED already has each stage of the trials set. But Thomas is ultimately the main character, so I don't believe he will die anytime soon. (Still a possibility, though.)
Newt was labeled 'the glue'. I absolutely agree with that. I think he is the person that keeps everything in order and makes sure everyone's good and willing. He is a compassionate leader with a heavy heart. And even through all the tough and terrible times the Gladers  have been through, Newt has made sure everyone stuck together, and no one betrayed one another.
Minho was labeled 'the leader'. Now, I was a little shocked at first. I'd always expected Newt to become the leader, since Alby was no longer with them. But I guess I can see Minho as a leader, he was a Keeper for the Runners. And he is a great strategist and a fighter. Although, sometimes he takes his power too far.
So this is just my perception on the characters as of now. Although WICKED sees them a little differently, this is the way I predict their characteristics will play out.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner is a very complex, puzzle-like book. The main character, Thomas wakes up in this bizarre place called the Glade, and he remembers absolutely nothing. All he knows is his name, but he's not alone, he's welcomed by several other boys who live out their days in the Glade. None of them know why they are where they are, or how. This book reminds me vaguely of  Lord of the Flies by William Golding; setting-wise and character-wise.

One reason this novel reminds me of Lord of the Flies is because they are both based in an unknown location. And the setting really affects the characters greatly for both books. Everyone needed to get themselves together and stay civil, while still trying to find a way out of the place they were in. The boys from the Glade [in The Maze Runner] and the boys from the island [in Lord of the Flies] both govern themselves and quickly get busy on the task at hand; escaping the place that they're in.

Another reason these two books are alike is because some of the characters share the same traits. One example is Ralph from Lord of the Flies, who acts most like a leader and is very determined in maintaining order. Which obviously reminds me of Newt from The Maze Runner, who says the same exact things as well. Also, another example is Jack [LOTF], who was always challenging Ralph and his power. He reminds me of Gally [TMR], who is always causing trouble, because he believes he knows best. 

As you can see, in many ways, The Maze Runner and Lord of the Flies are very similar.