The Darkest Minds
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 gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government
“rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease
that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have
emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot
control.
Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.
When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, 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.
When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.
Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.
When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, 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.
When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.
(summary from goodreads.com)
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Bring on the dystopia! Misunderstood and persecuted teens against the world! It was a unique premise and an interesting story. I didn't love it as much as my 15 year old son did, but it was still a fascinating world with great characters. I wanted Clancy to be a little less helpless but hopefully she's got all of that out of her system and is ready to be a little more kickass in the next book.
Mom note: As
a mother of readers, I also
want to make a note to myself (and others if they care)
why I would or
would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I
forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures.
Violence: moderate; Profanity: yes; Sex: none, one scene of forced kissing
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