RATING: ✖✖✖
A swift YA read with a fast-moving plot and intriguing storyline. A worthwhile read for fans of ‘The Maze Runner’, ‘Red Queen’ and ‘The Hunger Games’.
SYNOPSIS: The massive labyrinth was built to protect Zadie Kalvers’ isolated desert town. Unfortunately, living in the maze’s shadow makes her feel anything but safe. Even without its enchanted deathtraps and illusions, a mysterious killer named Dex lurks in its corridors, terrorizing anyone in his path … But when Zadie’s best friend vanishes into the labyrinth-and everyone mysteriously forgets he exists- completing the maze becomes her only hope of saving him.
In desperation, Zadie bribes the only person who knows the safe path through-Dex-into forming a tenuous alliance. Navigating a deadly garden, a lethal blood-filled hourglass, and other traps-with an untrustworthy murderer for her guide-Zadie’s one wrong step from certain death. But with time running out before her friend (and secret crush) is lost forever, Zadie must reach the exit and find him. If Dex and the labyrinth don’t kill her first.
A free ARC copy was provided to me by NetGalley (thank you, NetGalley!) – the book will be officially published in 2019 (04 Jun). Setting that aside for now – let’s get into the review!
The Red Labyrinth promised to be filled with wonder, danger and excitement – and the cover speaks volumes for itself (yes, I fell for the cover trap. I always do.) but instead, the reader is faced with a slightly different reality.
promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them. When Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade’s going to survive, he’ll have to win—and confront the real world he’s always been so desperate to escape. 
Gaiman meets Kurt Vonnegut in this darkly whimsical, hilariously profound, and wildly imaginative comedy of the secrets of life and love. Transporting us from ancient India to outer space to Renaissance Italy to the present day, is a journey through time, space, and the human heart.
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