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smateer73's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good, it has an interesting plot and i liked all the characters. The interactions are actually realistic, and there’s actual male-female friendships not based in only romance!! All of it is really good, and I liked learning about their powers,
swaye's review against another edition
4.0
This was surprisingly good. I'm so glad I decided to read it with my bestie.
The Darkest Minds is gripping from the word go. I was completely gobsmacked at the dark, violent themes of a book that Disney gave the thumbs up to. It reads so fluidly that you can easily see everything play out in your mind. This book was just begging to be made into a film. That being said, I don't think I'll be watching it any time soon, if at all. I wouldn't want to ruin the images of the characters or any part of the plot that I've come to love.
The Darkest Minds is a pretty perfect addition to the YA dystopian genre. It's not completely flawless, for one it was way too dragged out, but phew, Alexandra Bracken can write! She has a way of making your thoughts feel just as jumbled and your anxiety levels just as on edge as the characters' whenever there's a really tense scene.
And the characters are really fleshed out. They're so real and complex. Zu will always be my fave. And even though I should know better, I have a HUGE crush on Cate. I'd do anything for that woman. Beautiful? Check. Mother-figure? Check. Nurturing? Check. Streak of beetchiness? Check. Hellbent on taking down the establishment regardless of the consequences? Ah fuck. I'm setting myself up for some serious hurt! Why do I do this to myself! 😍😊🤦♀️
The Darkest Minds is gripping from the word go. I was completely gobsmacked at the dark, violent themes of a book that Disney gave the thumbs up to. It reads so fluidly that you can easily see everything play out in your mind. This book was just begging to be made into a film. That being said, I don't think I'll be watching it any time soon, if at all. I wouldn't want to ruin the images of the characters or any part of the plot that I've come to love.
The Darkest Minds is a pretty perfect addition to the YA dystopian genre. It's not completely flawless, for one it was way too dragged out, but phew, Alexandra Bracken can write! She has a way of making your thoughts feel just as jumbled and your anxiety levels just as on edge as the characters' whenever there's a really tense scene.
And the characters are really fleshed out. They're so real and complex. Zu will always be my fave. And even though I should know better, I have a HUGE crush on Cate. I'd do anything for that woman. Beautiful? Check. Mother-figure? Check. Nurturing? Check. Streak of beetchiness? Check. Hellbent on taking down the establishment regardless of the consequences? Ah fuck. I'm setting myself up for some serious hurt! Why do I do this to myself! 😍😊🤦♀️
listenbeforeigo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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sklus's review against another edition
5.0
I mean, I don't really know what I can add beyond what other reviewers have said. This book is super good. The world is so well written and well thought out. The characters are realistic. The good guys are good, the bad guys are so bad they're good, and the ending is throw-your-book-across-the-room perfect. It's not my favorite book of all time, but I look forward to the sequel (and maybe the movie?).
denali_epub's review against another edition
5.0
Quite frankly, I'm not entirely sure where to start raving about this book. Coming out of a two month slump where I couldn't find anything to grip my attention for more than a few chapters, The Darkest Minds enclosed my hands in a death grip so tight, I couldn't put the book down.
Even from the prologue, I was pulled in with a startling intensity. Bracken's prose is simple and understated, yet packs a compelling punch that had me eagerly writing down quote after quote and hungering for the next page. Though I had a small bone to pick with grammatical errors, the overall complexity of the world-building and the flow of her words were enough for me to still rate this book five stars.
And not only was the writing spectacular, but the characters were alive. With Ruby's narration, you have the perfect viewpoint for understanding the intricacies of not only her inner dialogue and dynamic nature as the book progresses, but also that of Liam, Chubs, and Zu as their relationship grows and they form a tight-nit bond throughout the length of the storyline. Ruby's personality does a 180 in the best way, and watching her transform from a silent, terrified girl in over her head to a true heroine was an experience I relish. Her portrayal of Liam, Chubs, and Zu was invigorating, and I loved the small details she began to pick up for each of her companions, the focus Bracken writes with which Ruby begins to unravel the mysteries of her friends and find herself a home in a dystopian society where no place is safe for long when you're a Psi.
The ending was heart-wrenching and honest, and I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series and see how we're going to come back from the cliffhanger Bracken left us on.
Even from the prologue, I was pulled in with a startling intensity. Bracken's prose is simple and understated, yet packs a compelling punch that had me eagerly writing down quote after quote and hungering for the next page. Though I had a small bone to pick with grammatical errors, the overall complexity of the world-building and the flow of her words were enough for me to still rate this book five stars.
And not only was the writing spectacular, but the characters were alive. With Ruby's narration, you have the perfect viewpoint for understanding the intricacies of not only her inner dialogue and dynamic nature as the book progresses, but also that of Liam, Chubs, and Zu as their relationship grows and they form a tight-nit bond throughout the length of the storyline. Ruby's personality does a 180 in the best way, and watching her transform from a silent, terrified girl in over her head to a true heroine was an experience I relish. Her portrayal of Liam, Chubs, and Zu was invigorating, and I loved the small details she began to pick up for each of her companions, the focus Bracken writes with which Ruby begins to unravel the mysteries of her friends and find herself a home in a dystopian society where no place is safe for long when you're a Psi.
The ending was heart-wrenching and honest, and I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series and see how we're going to come back from the cliffhanger Bracken left us on.
fannfran's review against another edition
5.0
If you ask me which book is the best I've ever read I will answer something like, "Oh i dunno, I've read so many good books i can't choose". But i dont know if thats true anymore because this book is so damn good. It has everything you could ever look for in a book, a heartaching romance, a lot of suspense, a car chase, a 'little sister and older brother'-relationship, a kick ass heroine, a mr smart, a close to impossible goal and an alternative future were the kids who servived are freaks sent to concentration camps. Now's the time for you ask, "Does a book like this really excist!?" And I can smile and tell you "Yes, a book like that does excist, It's called The darkest minds".
emilymeganm's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 stars. I am legit obsessed with Ruby, Liam, Chubs and Zu and their little found family. The concept and plot is super interesting, I watched the movie first so I kinda knew 80% of what was going to happen. Ruby’s. character development… chef’s kiss, she went from a whiny kid (which I don’t blame her) to a bad ass.
callmenat's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
lizzyzzil's review against another edition
5.0
I am pretty liberal with my 5 star ratings. Generally, the only criteria I have for such a rating is if the story sucked me in to such a point I was loath to get up to eat, sleep, or go to the bathroom. I'm the first to admit I am easily entertained, though, so that's not exactly a difficult task.
That being said... I read this book in one sitting. All almost 500 pages of it. I did get up to pee twice, but the book came with me (sorry if that grosses you out).
The premise of the whole story was interesting and as novel as dystopian young adult novels can be and I'm very curious as to where the story goes. The main character was interesting for me because I liked her, but wanted to smack her on a fairly consistent basis... overall, the book had great characters. And since I rarely take the time to write reviews, I can think of nothing else to say, except that I need to read the rest of the series right now, so excuse me... I'll be over here not sleeping.
That being said... I read this book in one sitting. All almost 500 pages of it. I did get up to pee twice, but the book came with me (sorry if that grosses you out).
The premise of the whole story was interesting and as novel as dystopian young adult novels can be and I'm very curious as to where the story goes. The main character was interesting for me because I liked her, but wanted to smack her on a fairly consistent basis... overall, the book had great characters. And since I rarely take the time to write reviews, I can think of nothing else to say, except that I need to read the rest of the series right now, so excuse me... I'll be over here not sleeping.