Book Fairies around the UK were thrilled to celebrate the release of The Darkest Minds in the cinema, by hiding the book in public places!
Book to Film Alert: The Darkest Minds!
Today Book Fairies all over the UK are celebrating of the release of the film adaptation of Alex Bracken’s brilliant YA book – ‘The Darkest Minds’ which hits cinemas this Friday 10th August. ‘The Darkest Minds’ is the first book in the trilogy of the same name, and follows 16-year-old Ruby, a girl with special powers, who has escaped a ‘rehabilitation camp’. The novel was first published in 2012, with the second instalment ‘Never Fade’, released in 2013, and the conclusion to the trilogy – ‘In the Afterlight’ – released the following year. We do love a good young adult dystopian novel, and can’t wait to see what this story looks like on the big screen! Copies of the book have been left far and wide for you to find!
Did you come across ‘The Darkest Minds’ in London today?
Or maybe you found a copy when out enjoying the sunshine in Kent?
About The Book & About The Movie
When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. Sixteen-year-old Ruby, one of the most powerful young people anyone has encountered, escapes her camp and joins a group of runaway teens seeking safe haven. Soon this newfound family realizes that, in a world in which the adults in power have betrayed them, running is not enough and they must wage a resistance, using their collective power to take back control of their future.
The film stars Amandla Sternberg, Harris Dickinson, Mandy Moore, Gwendoline Christie, Skylan Brooks, Miya Cech and Patrick Gibson. The book is written by Alexandra Bracken.
The Darkest Minds cinematic trailer:
What did the fairies think?
A couple of fairies were lucky enough to get to a screening of the film! Here is what they thought:
“The Darkest Minds had me hooked from the opening shot to the closing credits! I couldn’t believe it when it ended and I realised I’d have to wait for the next installment, but I’ve got books to tide me over til then” ~ Ellen, London
“A really enjoyable, gripping film – perfect date movie!” Sarah, London
Looking for ways to get involved with the book fairies?
If you work in publishing or film, please get in touch with the team on our super professional email address: bookfairyemail@gmail.com 🙂
Want to join the magic and get your wings?
Anyone can be a book fairy! Just head to our goodies page to grab yourself some stickers, maybe a tote bag, perhaps an enamel pin… We look forward to seeing which books you choose to hide!