• The Darkest Minds

  • Darkest Minds, Book 1
  • By: Alexandra Bracken
  • Narrated by: Amy McFadden
  • Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,761 ratings)

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The Darkest Minds

By: Alexandra Bracken
Narrated by: Amy McFadden
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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.

©2012 Alexandra Bracken (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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I love this this book!

This book was great! I can't wait to finish the rest of the series! & Liam is super cute.

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A must read!!

This was a really good book and kept me engaged from the start. I look forward to reading more books from this author.

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AMAZING STORY

PLEASE READ THIS IT IS SUCH A FLUENT AND FANTASTIC STORY IM ALREADY BUYING THE REST OF HER BOOKS

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A frightening future!

Darkest Minds is a creative science fiction concept; it’s a dystopian novel about a future US in which children have either been killed or enhanced by an unknown “virus.” The enhanced children are taken by the government, because society fears their powers. The story’s themes are timeless...good vs. evil, freedom vs. oppression, friendship and faith. The movie debuted this weekend and was quite good. Highly recommended. This book is the first in a series.

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Great read. Did not disappoint!

Interesting. I enjoyed the different characters and the story line. Loved the weaving of classic children tales and parallels throughout the story.

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Nice for a drive.

It was nice for a drive. I am 35 & think that I am a little old for this book, but over all it was pretty good.

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great book. loved the reader she was awesome. found the book way better then the movie I actually could follow the story line of the book. can't wait to download book 2 and listen to the next part of the story

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Good

Solid entertaining book. I have heard better and definitely heard worse. Looking forward to the sequel.

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A little too YA for me

I liked the concept and did like the book. A little too YA for adults though, adolescent yearning, conversations and too simplistic characters.

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The best book I've ever listened to.

The darkest minds is my favorite series, and that says a lot since I'm a total book worm. Amy McFadden does an excellent job telling this wonderful masterpiece. The best part is Liam Stewart's accent. She puts her whole heart into this book and the reader can tell, the storyline is amazing and no matter how many times you read it (this is my 11th) The plot always amazes me. Alexandra Bracken is a true genus and I highly recommend this series. (If only it would go on forever.)

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