"The Darkest Minds" Book 1, written by Alexandra Bracken, follows the story of Ruby Daly, a teenage girl living in a dystopian society where children develop mysterious powers. At the beginning, Ruby is sent to a government-run rehabilitation camp where she discovers her abilities and escapes with a group of fellow powered individuals. In the middle, they form an alliance called the "Darkest Minds" and embark on a dangerous journey to find a safe haven for kids like them. In the end, Ruby uncovers shocking secrets about the government's true intentions and makes a difficult choice to protect her newfound family.