The Darkest Minds
When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something frightening 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 been cursed with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.
Now sixteen, Ruby has spent nearly half her life desperately trying to hide the fact that she’s outwitted the camp’s sorting system — that she isn’t powerless, or safe. She’s one of the dangerous ones... and everyone knows what happens to them.
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 teens who escaped their own camp, pursued along the way by terrifying bounty hunters. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close to him. 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. Before the end, Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.
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Alexandra Bracken
Alexandra Bracken’s journey from a young girl immersed in a world of fantasy and imagination to a USA Today bestselling author is one built on a love for storytelling that began at a very early age. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in the vibrant world of conventions and pop culture, she grew up surrounded by the magic of science fiction and adventure, which laid the perfect foundation for her future as an author of captivating young adult novels.
Her writing career began as many great stories do—by accident. What started as a birthday gift for a friend soon transformed into Brightly Woven, her debut novel, which launched her into the literary world. Written during her college years at the College of William & Mary, the book, a blend of adventure and romance, garnered attention for its richly imagined world and the strength of its characters, earning her recognition as a debut author to watch.
The Darkest Minds
The Darkest Minds consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
