The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE
Synopsis from Goodreads...
When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed...
Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control. Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents. When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living...
When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed...
Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control. Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents. When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living...
"The Grinch cast one look at me, his top lip peeling back in annoyance, before waving the doctor forward. She blew out a sigh and set her clipboard down on my lap."--The Darkest Minds by Alexandra BrackenWhat are you planning to read this weekend?
Wow, this one sounds like a chilling page turner. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI actually really liked The Darkest Minds. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI need to read this one!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings) and The Harry Potter Tag.
I'm late to the series too, but I really enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI read a sample of The Darkest Mind awhile ago. Seeing the snippet makes me want to give it another try. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Friday 56:
http://missdothacker.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-spiritglass-charade.html
You should give it another try if it interests you. Maybe consider checking it out from the library if you're not certain about it. Thanks for stopping by.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book. I'll have to check it out. Have a great day!
Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteThis one sounds good! It's a little outside my usual genre but I love the 56 and the blurb. I'll have to look for this one!
ReplyDeleteI really wasn't certain about it but I decided to give it a try anyway. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWhat an unusual story! This sounds like a book I'd enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features The Reluctant Midwife.
The concept was one of my favorite parts of the story. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI'm totally intrigued!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. :)
DeleteDefinitely going on my summer reading challenge. This sounds too chilling to pass up!
ReplyDeleteHere's my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/07/31/the-friday-56-71-night-and-day/
Thanks for stopping by. :D
DeleteSounds like a good read. Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteI actually liked The Darkest Minds more than I thought I would. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!