Dark Matter

4/5

This book was such a real page-turner. I honestly couldn't put it down! The story kept racing forward, leaving me interested on what will happen next., and I have to give Crouch major props for taking a complex scientific concept like the multiverse and turning it into a thrilling, easy-to-follow story. It wasn't bogged down by heavy science jargon, making it enjoyable even for people who aren't usually fans of anything sci-fi.

However, there were a few things that kept it from being a perfect read. The character development, particularly for Amanda (my gurl), felt rushed. She was easily my favorite character, and I would have loved to see a more satisfying conclusion to her story after she split from Jason. What happens to her? Ugh. There were also moments that felt a bit too repetitive, and both the beginning and ending just seemed weaker compared to the middle section.

Overall, Dark Matter was a fun, fast-paced read. I just don't know what to feel for that ending. But yeah, I'm really stoked for the Apple TV+ adaptation!

P.S. Petition for Blake Crouch to do a separate story/novella for Amanda! :'(