Book description
The audio version of The Darkest Minds doesn't just tell Ruby's story-it makes you feel her heartbeat racing. Narrator Emily Woo Zeller nails Ruby's raw, terrified voice, her fear and fierce determination woven into every breathless line. You hear the panic in her throat during escape scenes, the quiet desperation when she questions if she's even human anymore.
This isn't just another dystopian YA trope. Bracken crafts a world where the real horror isn't the government camps-it's the way fear twists people into monsters, even when they're trying to survive. Ruby's journey from broken child to reluctant leader feels earned, not rushed. The tension? Thick. You'll lean into your headphones during the camp breakouts, every rustle of leaves or distant shout pulling you deeper into the shadows.
What makes the audiobook shine is how it handles Ruby's internal battles. Zeller's subtle shifts-when Ruby's voice drops to a whisper during doubt, or sharpens with anger when she's cornered-make her trauma visceral. You don't just read about her parents' betrayal; you hear the echo of that moment in her shaky silence.
The romance with Liam? It's tender but never distracting. You feel Ruby's fear of trusting anyone after what happened to her family, and the audiobook makes that ache palpable. The pacing never lags, even during quieter moments. Every scene propels you forward, the narrator's urgency matching Ruby's desperate need to outrun the past.
By the time you reach East River's secrets, you're already invested-not just in the plot, but in Ruby's fight to hold onto her humanity. Bracken avoids easy answers, leaving you questioning who's truly dangerous: the government, the rebels, or the fear inside all of us. The audiobook's strength? It turns those questions into something you feel in your chest, not just think about.
If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to run with a secret that could kill you, this is your listen. It's not just a story about surviving-it's about what you're willing to lose to stay alive. And with Zeller's performance, you'll never forget Ruby's voice.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience