I am shattered. I started The Darkest Minds a week ago today, and read the entire series (novellas included) within that week. I became so wrapped up in these characters, and their story and development that I became borderline neurotic with worry and emotion. Reading all of the books in a week immersed me in this dystopian world completely, and by the time I was working on the last book I was reading it so QUICKLY that I know I missed things. I was so worried about each character that I rushed it. I don't think it would have been as all encompassing if I had read the books with space between. However, that may not be the case. I genuinely wish I could go back and start over for the first time again. 
 Bracken does wonders with her dystopian world. While there were parts that I felt she could have gone into more detail (the Reds at the camp?), overall I felt that she left very few stones unknotted. I wish she would write a novella about the after effects - but being left to wonder is its own special kind of magic. 
 Again, my love for secondary characters became the focus of the story, but I was genuinely invested in Ruby as well-she's such a relatable heroine. I could have done without some of the inner dialogue (I have to protect everyone at the expense of myself, my life is to be used as a bargaining tool, etc) but it wasn't as drawn out as other stories, so I didn't mind. 
 Chubs and Zu stole my heart again, Liam made me frustrated, Cole worked his way into my soft spot, Nico forced me to take a step back, Vida kicked ass, and that's all I'll say about them. 
 I know that I have more thoughts about this book but I'm so overwhelmed and depressed at its being over that I can't properly express them.