A review by annashiv
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

5.0

I didn't expect too much from this book, especially since it is a dystopian novel and I have a tendency to not like those, but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved just about everything about this novel. I loved the characters and the writing was good and compelling and I never knew what to expect. It was something different and had me at the edge of my seat the whole time right to the end, which I didn't see coming. I loved the relationship between Ruby and Liam because it took time to develop and felt like they had a real bond and connection. I liked that Liam wasn't just this cool hot guy like in so many other novels, but he was quirky and unsure of himself and just generally a nice guy and that is what she liked about him rather than his glistening muscles or whatever other books do that puts me off. I really want to read the second book to this, but I am afraid I won't like it as much since it left it at a very dark and depressing point. I'm not sure things will get any better for them any time soon and sometimes a book can be too heavy for too long (for me). Other than that I liked the antagonist, Clancy, and couldn't be entirely sure whether I should like him or not. I definitely recommend this book to just about anyone over the age of thirteen or so, and plan on reading the rest of the series. I hope I like it.