The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
A science fiction novel with a hint of romance? Sign me up! Throughout this novel, you will be lead through a roller coaster of wild emotions; it can range from excitement to absolute terror. There won’t be a single feeling of disappointment with this book, because every page will have you reeling on the edge of your seat.
On the day of Ruby’s tenth birthday, she sent to a rehabilitation camp called Thurmond. Why? She had obtained a peculiar disease that killed the majority of the children in America. Locking children up in a camp because of a “disease”?! That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? It almost seems as if the government is… scared of them. Now at the age of sixteen, the truth about Ruby’s abilities are revealed… and she barely makes it out alive. On the run, she meets three other kids who also escaped. They then start their journey to a safe haven called the East River- where supposedly, there are kids just like them. But as they continue their journey, Ruby will be faced with a decision that will determine her future.
“Just one more page!!” I cannot stress this enough, but that sentence is almost never true (unless you somehow have amazing control over yourself.) I thought that this book was absolutely phenomenal. I’ve read many sci-fi novels, but this one was so unprecedented that I ended up reading until the sun came up. The relationships built between the characters were so wholesome and there were times where I needed a moment to collect myself before I could continue reading. This book has single-handedly made me cry and laugh so much- sometimes, even at the same time. Ruby is such a sweet girl and reading from her POV was astounding because it showed how selfless she was. I would, without hesitation, give this book a 10/10.
Thanks for taking time to read my review!:)
Till next time,
Max
“The Darkest Minds“ was such an enjoyable novel for me, I’m glad that you also found it to be well-written as well. Ruby was one of the most compelling narrators I’ve ever come across in a long time, as she has a unique perspective and has a solid character arc that can be relatable at times. Have you attempted to read the other novels in the series? After I read the first book in the series a year ago, I was compelled to read the other sequels, but they didn’t really have the same level of quality and depth as the first book in my opinion.
Yes! I have read the other novels in the series, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first book. I felt like they kinda dragged on a bit. It was okay, I just wish that it was more exciting.