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Fade is the second book in the Darkest Minds series. The story picks up with
Ruby working for the Children’s League acting as “Leader” over other kids. She
has been trained to run missions for the League in order to gain intelligence
on the government and bring light to their corruption and abuse. Her newest
mission will send her out to recover information that could be used not only to
explain the disease that has killed most of America’s children and left the
rest with unique abilities, but will also bring her back to Liam. The boy she
loves is now the boy who will have no memory of her or their time together.
Crossing the country in a desperate attempt to save those still trapped in the rehabilitation
camps will bring new friendships, discovery of old loves, and a chance at redemption.
The
second book in the Darkest Minds trilogy is a solid if overly long read. The
characters from the first book are back as well as some additions that work surprisingly
well as the cast list continues to grow. Ruby is a strong lead character who is
flawed, but is interesting to watch as she matures and begins to change from a
young naïve refugee to a smart daring fighter who is learning about her
abilities and how to use them both supernatural and otherwise. Some readers who
are disturbed by violence may be put off since it primarily involves children, but
it is never graphic or superfluous.
MS,HS—ADVISIBLE
AEB
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