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While some of the novelettes in this volume take place between books in the Darkest Minds trilogy (one would probably be 1.5 and another 2.5 if you were trying to read everything in order), I found that reading this volume after finishing the trilogy worked out better for me, mostly because of the different viewpoints of the narrators. I'd recommend reading the trilogy, all of which are narrated by Ruby, first, then these, which are narrated by others, even though in an aside in one of her afterwords the author points out the order in which all events take place. These characters have minor connections to the main series, but reading this after you've finished it fills in a lot of gaps and ties the ending together more clearly. Anyone who likes her series needs to read this, especially the last parts that tie up, even while opening out in some ways, the ending. It was wonderful; I would never, in any of Bracken's books, deduct a star: five stars all the way.....


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Through the Dark A Darkest Minds Collection A Darkest Minds Novel Alexandra Bracken Books Reviews

But might be better to read each story with the book it's related to.
When you find a series that you enjoy often times you wonder what the world you can't see is like. How some of the characters who were not main character live or came to be apart of the storyline. These short novella answers those questions for me and tied the story line together beautifully. I remember reading it thinking why can't all novellas (which sometimes leave you still wondering why...) be this complete. I really enjoy this book and if you are a fan of the series you won't be disappointed.
So this book is actually the novella book NOT the next book in the series. When you read the intro it even suggests what books you should read what section between. Wish I would have gotten it earlier. Hard to read it for me after reading the 3rd book in the series. Love the series but wish I new about it before.
I am so happy that Alexandra Bracken wrote these three stories to go along with her novels. The first two were hard to read, and ended just so sadly. It almost made me upset with Ms. Bracken for making me go through that. But I am glad she did. She gave us a glimpse of what else was happening while we followed the main characters. They were stories that needed told.
The last story though... it ended on a note of hope, of change, rebuilding. That the lives ruined or list were not in vain. Sacrifices were worth it.
Reading these makes me want to go back and read the series again, with these stories included we here they fall on the timeline.
This continues to be one of my favorite series.
If you loved The Darkest Minds Trilogy then this is a must read. It's 3 short stories and all 3 are amazing. The first is a story about Gabe and his struggle to survive in a world riveted by poverty. His struggle with becoming a skip tracer and his conscious. The second is a story about Sam and her life in Thurmond after Ruby left. The third is a story alternating from Sam and Mia's perspectives as they try to save Lucas from the fate most of the reds have. All three stories are wonderfully told and gave readers a larger picture outside of Ruby. 5 stars.
I rarely write reviews, but when I read this book, read this series, I just had to write one. I cannot express enough how much I adore this series; these characters and plotline. This book, and all of the books, are beautifully written. I was a bit wary, I will admit, to read this book because it was not in the POV of Ruby, like the rest are. But such a thing doesn't stop the greatness of the series, and the changes in POV's only help the reader in understanding characters we didn't have time to understand. We read about Gabe, the importance of him and Zu, we read about Sam, and her time in Thurmond and we read about Mia and Lucus, Sam's old friends and their appearances later on, and the help Ruby and everyone gives them. We read about the forming of a beautiful, but damaged family, and it has made me so happy to experience this series. I wish I could read it again and again and have the same reactions each time. Honestly, truthfully, one hundred percent recommended; this series, this book. Try it. You won't regret it.
Where are rated the original trilogy between a 3 and a four depending on the books these short stories are excellent and could very well stand on their own to a certain degree. These three novellas feel like actually two stories with the second and third story being pretty much one story in and of itself.

These stories feel more real and gritty. the first two stories do take place within the timeline of the original trilogy and if you have read the third book of that trilogy would be spoiled to a certain degree of knowing at least where the story will end up. At the same time they are emotionally impactful in a way that the original series could not quite reach. I believe one reason why these novellas work so well is because they do not rely upon a lot of World building and would not necessarily need that which is found in the original trilogy to carry them.

It also could be because we do not spend a lot of time Meandering in the stories. They are quick and to-the-point. The characters are rich and have a unique voice in and of themselves. Alexandra Bracken has been able to produce some very relatable characters.
While some of the novelettes in this volume take place between books in the Darkest Minds trilogy (one would probably be 1.5 and another 2.5 if you were trying to read everything in order), I found that reading this volume after finishing the trilogy worked out better for me, mostly because of the different viewpoints of the narrators. I'd recommend reading the trilogy, all of which are narrated by Ruby, first, then these, which are narrated by others, even though in an aside in one of her afterwords the author points out the order in which all events take place. These characters have minor connections to the main series, but reading this after you've finished it fills in a lot of gaps and ties the ending together more clearly. Anyone who likes her series needs to read this, especially the last parts that tie up, even while opening out in some ways, the ending. It was wonderful; I would never, in any of Bracken's books, deduct a star five stars all the way.....