Ruby’s story is messy, heartbreaking, and achingly human. And if you can get past the slow start and the movie’s bad reputation, you’ll find one of the most honest portrayals of trauma and found family in modern YA.
Without spoiling the ending, the book’s climax hinges on a devastating choice. Ruby has the power to rewrite memories—to literally erase herself from Liam’s mind to keep him safe. the Darkest Minds
★★★★☆ (4/5) Read it if you like: Emotional damage, road trips, and crying over fictional boys named Liam. Ruby’s story is messy, heartbreaking, and achingly human