Blagica Jankuloska
The Book I Almost Forgot—and Couldn’t Put Down
I love July readathons. Not just because I power through a good stack of books—last year I knocked out 10 books in 10 days—but because they push me. I’m forced to dig deep into my shelves, hunt for titles that match a theme, and finally read the books I’ve been putting off or completely forgotten about.
Dark Matter was one of those forgotten ones. I’d added it to my list ages ago after falling in love with the show adaptation, but somehow it got buried. I’m glad this readathon brought it back into view. This book completely pulled me in. I’m not a hardcore sci-fi reader, but I do love a good thriller—and this one was both.
From the first few chapters, Dark Matter messes with your head in the best way. It’s a mind-bending story about alternate realities and the lengths someone will go to in order to get back to the life—and the family—they love. It’s gripping, emotional, and full of "what if?" moments that make you pause and reflect on your own path. What if you could live out every possible version of your life? What would you give up to reclaim the one that matters most?
Some of my coworkers warned me I wouldn’t get it—but they were wrong. This book is totally accessible, even if sci-fi isn’t your usual genre. I’d call it a solid 3.5 stars—maybe higher just for how much it made me think. It’s suspenseful, smart, emotional, and surprisingly human.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Jon Lindstrom, and he nails it. The voice work added depth to the story and kept me hooked. And Blake Crouch? He’s brilliant. I didn’t realize he also wrote the Wayward Pines series until afterward, but it makes sense. He knows how to build tension and deliver twists that hit hard.
Best advice? Go into Dark Matter blind and let it take you for a ride. Whether you're a sci-fi fan or just want something original that’ll keep you thinking long after it ends, this one’s worth your time.
The Book I Almost Forgot—and Couldn’t Put Down
I love July readathons. Not just because I power through a good stack of books—last year I knocked out 10 books in 10 days—but because they push me. I’m forced to dig deep into my shelves, hunt for titles that match a theme, and finally read the books I’ve been putting off or completely forgotten about.
Dark Matter was one of those forgotten ones. I’d added it to my list ages ago after falling in love with the show adaptation, but somehow it got buried. I’m glad this readathon brought it back into view. This book completely pulled me in. I’m not a hardcore sci-fi reader, but I do love a good thriller—and this one was both.
From the first few chapters, Dark Matter messes with your head in the best way. It’s a mind-bending story about alternate realities and the lengths someone will go to in order to get back to the life—and the family—they love. It’s gripping, emotional, and full of "what if?" moments that make you pause and reflect on your own path. What if you could live out every possible version of your life? What would you give up to reclaim the one that matters most?
Some of my coworkers warned me I wouldn’t get it—but they were wrong. This book is totally accessible, even if sci-fi isn’t your usual genre. I’d call it a solid 3.5 stars—maybe higher just for how much it made me think. It’s suspenseful, smart, emotional, and surprisingly human.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Jon Lindstrom, and he nails it. The voice work added depth to the story and kept me hooked. And Blake Crouch? He’s brilliant. I didn’t realize he also wrote the Wayward Pines series until afterward, but it makes sense. He knows how to build tension and deliver twists that hit hard.
Best advice? Go into Dark Matter blind and let it take you for a ride. Whether you're a sci-fi fan or just want something original that’ll keep you thinking long after it ends, this one’s worth your time.