The Darkest Minds, Alexandra Bracken
The Darkest Minds, Alexandra Bracken
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The Darkest Minds

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Unabridged: 13 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2013


Synopsis

Book one in the blockbuster Darkest Minds series—now with cover art from the major motion picture!When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government "rehabilitation camp." She might have survived the mysterious disease that killed most of America's children, but she and the others emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.But when the truth about Ruby's abilities-the truth she's hidden from everyone, even the camp authorities-comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. On the run, she joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp: Zu, a young girl haunted by her past; Chubs, a standoffish brainiac; and Liam, their fearless leader, who is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can't risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents.While they journey to find the one safe haven left for kids like them-East River-they must evade their determined pursuers, including an organization that will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. But as they get closer to grasping the things they've dreamed of, Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.

About Alexandra Bracken

Alexandra Bracken was born and raised in Arizona, but moved east to study at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. She recently relocated to New York City, where she works in publishing and lives in a charming apartment overflowing with books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on December 04, 2013

THE DARKEST MINDS is one of the best books I have EVER read. No joke. I can't even properly express how much I love this book. It touched my soul--it's THAT incredible. It haunted me for days and days (and still does!). The world-building and plot are phenomenal (it leaves you absolutely breathless......more

Goodreads review by Emma on June 16, 2019

WOW this book REALLY holds up over the years! I'm SO pleased I decided to reread this series :)......more

Goodreads review by Kaylee on December 04, 2013

OH. MY. GOD. Ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod!! This book was so damn beautiful, so damn heartbreaking, and so damn freaking AMAZING! I think it's one of the most in-depth books I've read since The Hunger Games -- and I mean that with my heart and soul. It's not just another fluffy mock-intense book;......more

Goodreads review by Christine on January 10, 2013

MUST READ. FANTABULOUS BOOK. I just posted my booktalk ( [URL not allowed] ) which includes Review / Reaction / and Discussion on all the feelings it created.......more

Goodreads review by Alexandra on January 24, 2012

ETA--For those confused about the title change: [URL not allowed] Well, I like it a whole lot! Can't wait to hear what you guys think!......more