"The Darkest Minds" is a young adult dystopian novel by Alexandra Bracken. It is set in a future where a mysterious disease has killed most children and left survivors with dangerous abilities. The story follows Ruby Daly, a 16-year-old girl who possesses powerful mind-control skills, as she escapes from a government-run rehabilitation camp. As Ruby joins a group of other gifted teens, including Liam, Chubs, and Zu, they navigate a world filled with fear and prejudice against their kind. Together, they seek safety and freedom while uncovering the truth about their powers and the oppressive regime that seeks to control them.