The Darkest Minds, written by American author Alexandra Bracken, is a young adult dystopian fiction series consisting of four novels and several novellas compiled in Through the Dark.
The first novel, The Darkest Minds, spent eight weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list for a children's series, peaking at number three.
Kirkus Reviews stated, "The intricate plot and diverse cast of recurring and new characters make this book difficult to fully appreciate as a stand-alone.
[12] As Ruby and her friends fight for a place in the world, they formulate a plan to rescue the children trapped in the so-called rehabilitation camps.
[14] In 2011 film rights for the series were optioned by Twentieth Century Fox produced by Shawn Levy under 21 Laps.