Reviews for Phase Null are generally more positive than for the previous prequel, The Kill Order , though opinions vary on its necessity:
The book concludes with Thomas entering the "Box" to be sent into the Glade, after his memories are forcibly erased by Chancellor Paige. Character Insights Dashner, James [Die Auserwählten 05] • Phase ...
The novel reveals that Teresa entered the Maze with her memories intact, adding a layer of complexity (and controversy) to her actions throughout the original trilogy. Reviews for Phase Null are generally more positive
Critics and fans praise the book for finally answering long-standing questions about the Maze's construction and the characters' pasts. Many found it heart-wrenching to watch the children manipulated into their own terrorization. The Kill Order