'The Darkest Minds' Book Review

Okay. Wow. So, I just finished this book. Like, about three minutes ago. So, as not to mess up our normal book review format, I will make a great show of inner strength and start with the characters.

Let's begin with Chubs, shall we? I'll be honest. I hated him for about the first three quarters of this novel. I thought he was rude, irritating and harsh, and he annoyed me even more than Alec did in the City of Bones. And then, he became funnier, and kinder to Ruby, and even began to take care of her. I finished this book actually completely loving Chubs. Next, Ruby. I loved her narration of this novel, I loved her overall personality throughout the book, and I thought that Alexandra did a wonderful job with her back story. I really felt for her. Now, let's talk about Liam. I loved Liam! He was sweet, and caring, and protective, and I loved that he was a Blue. He's an amazing character to have in this novel; he was always so hopeful and willing to take of things. Clancy=X Enough said.

This was a great premise for a novel. The camps, the disease, the colors. I loved how they were always on the run, and I loved Black Betty(nice touch). There were great twists in this. 


*SPOILERS AHEAD!*


What did you guys think of that apparently the League was bad?

Now, this is what I am dying to talk about. How could he forget her? He said he wouldn't! He said he never, never, never would! And then, it ended like that. "He just wasn't seeing Ruby." Oh, Alexandra, why? I had already been spoiled by my sister *glares at twin* so I was sobbing even before I reached the part. I, uhm, literally threw the book across the room sobbing, and my sister had to go pick it up so that I could read the final page. I was hysterical. I couldn't stop crying. My mother was looking at me oddly, she actually grabbed my hand to comfort me, and I was screaming at the book, that at that point was still on the ground. I finished it and ran into the family room to get on my mother's computer. I tried to read the first chapter of Never Fade, but I just couldn't do it. I hated this ending. 

*End of spoilers*


I am composed again. Whew. I loved the setting, though. Oh, except Thurmond, of course. I wished a Red would burn that down. But, really, most of the settings that Ms. Bracken created were wonderful, and brought me utmost joy. 

This book is great for a lot of readers. YA readers, adults, people who like science fiction, folks who like fantasy, most people! It's a great novel, and very enjoyable.