Book: The Darkest Legacy
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Genre: science fiction (dystopia)
Age Rating: young adult (12+)
Page Count: 576 pages
Star Review: 4/5
Summary: Five years after the destruction of the so-called rehabilitation camps that imprisoned her and countless other Psi kids, seventeen-year-old Suzume "Zu" Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of Psi kids against a growing tide of misinformation and prejudice. But when she is accused of committing a horrifying act, she is forced to go on the run once more in order to stay alive.
Determined to clear her name, Zu finds herself in an uncomfortable alliance with Roman and Priyanka, two mysterious Psi who could either help her prove her innocence or betray her before she gets the chance. But as they travel in search of safety and answers, and Zu grows closer to the people she knows she shouldn't trust, they uncover even darker things rolling beneath the veneer of the country's recovery, With her future--and the future of all Psi--on the line, Zu must use her powerful voice to fight back against the forces that seek to drive the Psi into the shadows and save the friends who were once her protectors.
Memorable Quote: "Some people feared silence. They did anything to fill it, talking about things that didn't matter, asking questions just to hear some kind of response. It seemed to me that a lot of people saw it as a kind of failure. Evidence that they weren't interesting enough or that the bond wasn't strong enough. Or maybe they were just nervous about what it may reveal about themselves."
This book was stunning!! I'm still in awe at how much I loved it. It was really interesting to see Zu so much more grown up than when we saw her last, and for her to be talking. I also loved all the new characters so much. Roman is my precious boy and Priya was wonderful. I really loved some of the minor characters as well, like Jacob and Miguel. Especially since they gave the book some great LGBT representation by being the book's lovely gay couple. Sadly, I can't find fanart but the book is still fairly new. Maybe soon!!! (If anyone finds Jacob/Miguel fanart/fanfiction PLEASE link it below I wanna check it out!!)
The plot was very very interesting and I feel like there could definitely be a sequel considering how open the ending was, but Bracken doesn't appear to have any plans for one in the near future. That is actually a big flaw with this book, though. The open ending. I was not a fan on the ending and I really wish we had some more closure, like with In The Afterlight. That book seemed as if it would be a good ending, while this didn't really. Which is kind of weird, if you think about it since I feel like this is supposed to be the ending to the Darkest Minds series.
But hey, I adored the plot and the characters and everyone!! I really hope this book gets a sequel, cuz it kinda needs one, plus how great would it be to see all the characters again?
Would I recommend? Yes!! 100%
Determined to clear her name, Zu finds herself in an uncomfortable alliance with Roman and Priyanka, two mysterious Psi who could either help her prove her innocence or betray her before she gets the chance. But as they travel in search of safety and answers, and Zu grows closer to the people she knows she shouldn't trust, they uncover even darker things rolling beneath the veneer of the country's recovery, With her future--and the future of all Psi--on the line, Zu must use her powerful voice to fight back against the forces that seek to drive the Psi into the shadows and save the friends who were once her protectors.
Memorable Quote: "Some people feared silence. They did anything to fill it, talking about things that didn't matter, asking questions just to hear some kind of response. It seemed to me that a lot of people saw it as a kind of failure. Evidence that they weren't interesting enough or that the bond wasn't strong enough. Or maybe they were just nervous about what it may reveal about themselves."
This book was stunning!! I'm still in awe at how much I loved it. It was really interesting to see Zu so much more grown up than when we saw her last, and for her to be talking. I also loved all the new characters so much. Roman is my precious boy and Priya was wonderful. I really loved some of the minor characters as well, like Jacob and Miguel. Especially since they gave the book some great LGBT representation by being the book's lovely gay couple. Sadly, I can't find fanart but the book is still fairly new. Maybe soon!!! (If anyone finds Jacob/Miguel fanart/fanfiction PLEASE link it below I wanna check it out!!)
The plot was very very interesting and I feel like there could definitely be a sequel considering how open the ending was, but Bracken doesn't appear to have any plans for one in the near future. That is actually a big flaw with this book, though. The open ending. I was not a fan on the ending and I really wish we had some more closure, like with In The Afterlight. That book seemed as if it would be a good ending, while this didn't really. Which is kind of weird, if you think about it since I feel like this is supposed to be the ending to the Darkest Minds series.
But hey, I adored the plot and the characters and everyone!! I really hope this book gets a sequel, cuz it kinda needs one, plus how great would it be to see all the characters again?
Would I recommend? Yes!! 100%
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