"Ugh".. so many emotions. I need a break to read something a little lighter before I read anymore. If this is the beginning I need to calm down for the rest! 
 I will say this: Lauren DeStefano knows how to write a story with impact. I've always hated/yet loved The Chemical Garden series. Sever is no exception. I wish Lauren hadn't made me more emotionally connected with Linden than Gabriel by focusing on their relationship in the first book. If the writing wasn't so amazing I never would have gotten so far into this series. I hate Linden, yet I also love him. 
 The whole way through the series, I can't help screaming...OMG Cecily is 14! It's all so disturbing. 
 BTW: I'm loving Linden's uncle Reed so far.