The Darkest Minds was such a fantastic read! Based on the synopsis I was expecting that it was going to be like Gone by Michael Grant, but it was all that plus more.

The story was so interesting, and some times in the beginning it was a little confusing. As the story progressed, though, you really understand the previous events and it all fits together perfectly. The idea of the "rehabilitation camps" was so chilling but add the past events in our world's history and you get a book that can make you shiver. When you get to read about the world outside of the camps, it could be seen as verging on post-apocolypitic, but not quite there yet. I really liked that aspect of the story because I haven't seen a story in that type of setting. Also there were a couple different groups that made the story unpredictable about who the characters could trust.

The book has a large focus on the characters. Each has their own power, separated by color to show the strength of the ability. The different abilities are awesome, but depending on the character you can tell how they affect the kids differently. Ruby, the main character, has stronger abilities. She does a great deal to prevent them from coming through, and her whole story has to do with being able to find a way to control them so that she doesn't do something she doesn't want to. The other three characters that she meets, Liam, Chubs, and Zu were so well written! Ms Bracken created detailed backstories for them which help you to understand the reason they do what they do. Liam is the ultimate caring guy, who does everything to help someone else. I loved how he became the big brother figure for Zu and even Chubs. Also, him and Ruby are perfect! When I was first inroduced to Chubs, I didn't really like him, but by the end I LOVED him! Zu is adorable as well, and I love her to pieces!

Overall, this is such a well written and amazing book! I loved every single thing about it. And THAT ENDING! I NEED NEVER FADE NOW!