Never Fade (The Darkest Minds #2) by Alexandra Bracken
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Source: Library
Summary
Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her her life. Now she must call upon them on a daily basis, leading dangerous missions to bring down a corrupt government and breaking into the minds of her enemies. Other kids in the Children’s League call Ruby “Leader”, but she knows what she really is: a monster.
When Ruby is entrusted with an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: leaving the Children’s League behind. Crucial information about the disease that killed most of America’s children—and turned Ruby and the others who lived into feared and hated outcasts—has survived every attempt to destroy it. But the truth is only saved in one place: a flashdrive in the hands of Liam Stewart, the boy Ruby once believed was her future—and who now wouldn’t recognize her.
As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam—and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart—she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves. But what if winning the war means losing herself?
When Ruby is entrusted with an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: leaving the Children’s League behind. Crucial information about the disease that killed most of America’s children—and turned Ruby and the others who lived into feared and hated outcasts—has survived every attempt to destroy it. But the truth is only saved in one place: a flashdrive in the hands of Liam Stewart, the boy Ruby once believed was her future—and who now wouldn’t recognize her.
As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam—and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart—she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves. But what if winning the war means losing herself?
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My Review
I was sadly disappointed with Never Fade. I had high expectations for the second book in the Darkest Minds trilogy, seeing as I loved the first book. However, the book did not meet my expectations. At best, it was a slow read with minimal action that mattered and at worst, it was downright boring. I struggled to get through the book and while the ending was exciting and action-packed. It did not make for the 400 pages that could have been condensed. Nevertheless, I will be picking up the sequel, In the Afterlight, because I want to find out what happens to Ruby, Liam, Chubs, Clancy and the rest of the cast of characters.
