Overall, I liked the book. It was a quick, interesting read. Because it was so quick I have forgotten a bit of what I read but I do think it'll stick with me awhile. I do remember there being some deep, mind-blowing thoughts and the sci-fi was done well enough that I bought the box premise without being too confused about it
1. For you, what was the biggest surprise as you followed Jason through the many twists laid out in Dark Matter?
When multiple Jasons were showing up at the end. I kept thinking - which of these guys is the REAL Jason and, from the point he entered the box with that chick, they are all the real Jason trying to get back to his family. When they're in the chat room, they're all the same person, showing multiple facets of his personality and thoughts, and how is it right that only one Jason gets the family if they're all the same? Kind of trippy.
2. What makes Jason 1 a standout amongst the others? Is our allegiance to him a matter of perspective? Or is there something fundamental to him that is more deserving of Daniela and Charlie than the others?
The only allegiance I had was simply that it was his perspective. I wonder how all the other Jasons are going to survive in that world though. Imagine living in a world with hundreds of doppelgangers
I really did feel bad for them.
3. When the novel switches to Daniela’s point of view for the first time, were you surprised by the scene that takes place? Confused? What did you think was happening? I don't remember this part
I do remember thinking I would absolutely lose my mind if I had a bunch of my DHs trying to get at me, swearing they were each the true one. How she decides to cling to Jason 1 and run is beyond me.
4. At its heart, Dark Matter is a love story. Yet we see Daniela in many different worlds and in situations where she is not with Jason and happy. Do you think they are supposed to be together? Do you believe that they would have been just as happy pursuing their career-driven dreams?
I've never believed in the idea of "soul mates" so I absolutely think they could have lived separate lives and been happy. It is a beautiful thing that they were able to find each other and fall in love in this particular world, though.
5. Many of the decisions in Dark Matter center around the notion of career and family. If you had to choose, would you rather live Jason 1 or Jason 2’s life? Why? Jason 1, because I feel more fulfillment and happiness from my relationships and family life that I do from my career (or than I would from constant striving at work).
6. Jason 2 (and some of the other Jasons we meet later in the book) acts in morally questionable ways throughout the novel. Do you think that his life path has caused him to be less kind-hearted? Or is he merely self-interested and willing to do whatever it takes?
Fundamentally they are all the same person, so really this shows us that we are all capable of acting in morally questionable ways. Obviously we all are shaped by our experiences and relationships, so it's easy to understand how one Jason is a murderer and another lets Daniela leave with Jason 1 because he honors her choice above all else.
7. Without Amanda, Jason 1 might not have survived. What do you think of her decision to leave him? How did you feel about their relationship?
I found Amanda to be an annoying distraction. I'm so glad they didn't hook up because that would have been lame. I get that they kept each other alive but idk I didn't like her for some reason. I was relieved when she left but I wonder if, in some worlds, the two of them decided to stay together.
8. What kind of world do you imagine Jason, Daniela, and Charlie entered at the end of the book?
One filled with gumdrops and butterflies. Seriously.
9. What did you think of the science and technology in the book? If this kind of advancement in science was possible, would you want it to exist?
I said I bought it, though I felt the science was really watered down. DH also read the book and said he felt the same, that he would have liked a little more depth here. I think it could have quickly gone over my head though. and NO, I wouldn't want this type of technology to exist.
10. Is there a path not taken that you wish you could experience? If so, what is it? Do you feel you ultimately made the right decision?
There are several - and this is one of the reasons I enjoyed the book so much, because it made me think of them and made me come to the realization that my life rocks the way it is.
I was a competitive gymnast for nearly 10 years, I held various national titles by the time I was 12 years old. I tore my ACL doing a tumbling pass I had done hundreds of times, and that injury ultimately ended my career. I never dreamed of going to the Olympics because it was highly unlikely (at the time, only 7 girls would qualify and get the chance every 4 years, that number is lower now). I was more realistic - I wanted to fund college by competing at the collegiate level.
When I "retired" from gymnastics, I took up dancing. I was competitive in high school and had various opportunities to dance in college, but I realized that paying for school and putting food on the table and having a secure future for my family meant a career as a professional dancer or choreographer or even coach was not a great option. Besides, age is the enemy and I already had a life-changing injury that I couldn't overcome. I decided to focus on a professional career that would pay my bills, which is why I went to pharmacy school and became a pharmacist. In grad school, I met my husband. The rest is history.
So yes, I wonder what would have happened had I landed that tumbling pass correctly. Had I been a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Had I said YES to my high school sweetheart when he proposed the month before I left for grad school, instead of NO, BYE. I wouldn't be here, and that thought is deeply sad for me.
Next on the read list is We Are Legion. On Vacation, I'm bringing my actual copy of Nest, which I've started on 3 separate vacations but only get pass the first 20 pages every time 
I want to see what everyone thinks!
I won't open any spoilers but I still want to linger while you all chat so I know what the next book is. 
