A wonderfully written, captivating adventure for reader an young and old.

I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this quite a bit! The main character, Jazz, is hilarious and such a fantastic choice for a narrator. Usually first-person PoV turns me off slightly but her voice was interesting. I'd love to be friends with her; she's a rockstar of a character. She's edgy, smart, a bit shady, independent, and just about everything I love in a female lead.

I'm still new to the science fiction genre. Grappling with the logistical differences of living on the Moon were tricky for me but it didn't hinder my enjoyment much. It made me hyper-aware of every possible plot-device so it took some of the mystery out of the action but I didn't mind at all.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who:
- wants to ease into the science fiction genre
- is looking for a story with a strong female lead
- is looking for an adventure!

Jazz Bashara lives on the moon. She wasn't born there, children under a certain age aren't allowed to live on the moon because it affects their development, but she's lived there most of her life. And she owns the place! Not literally, but she knows all the nooks and crannies and is one of the top smugglers in Artemis. She can get you pretty much anything you need. Which is how she ends up getting tangled up in a job that's much bigger than anything Jazz could ever have imagined. Now, with people gunning for her on all sides, she'll have to execute a masterful crime in order to set things right and save her own skin!

I loved Jazz! She's a little different from Mark Watney, but probably just as smart. She doesn't have the discipline, that's for sure. She does know how to think her way out of a problem, though, so they have that in common.

Jazz is a troublemaker. She's been told from day one that she's gifted and smart, but she wants no part of it. She just wants to do her thing and be on her own. And she pretty much is, but not necessarily by choice, as we come to learn.

Artemis is a small community. Made up of domes named after famous astronauts. And the domes are divided, somewhat, by class. Jazz doesn't live in the worst, but she doesn't live in the best either. Her living quarters, all she can currently afford, are little more than a cubby with a bunk and a little storage space. Her dream is to save up enough to buy a place that'll allow her the privacy of her own bathroom!

Which is why she takes on a job that's highly illegal and definitely dangerous. And while Jazz is a bit reckless, she was spunky and snarky, the kind of character I most enjoy!

Artemis is fun - high stakes, lots of action, and the same super accessible hard sci fi as The Martian. I read it in one sitting, quite happily. At least until it was done and I realized I'd have to wait that much longer for another read from Andy Weir. Ah, the plight of a book junkie!

I was so excited to read this but unfortunately it fell short of my expectations. I was on board with the general idea of a colony on the moon, but the character development (or lack thereof) was a miss for me. That coupled with what seemed liked forced dialogue and banter between the characters meant that I never fully got behind the characters of Artemis. I could see this being a great book for anyone who is looking to take baby steps into science fiction though!

Great sci fi adventure. But the best part is the female protag who relies on science and brainyness to solve problems. I would have liked a bit more side characters. It was nice in The Martian when we left Mark and the story went back to NASA people trying to get him home too.

I haven't read The Martian, oh I have a copy of it from when I got an ARC from NYCC, but I haven't read it yet. So I can't compare writing styles. BUT THIS. THIS. SPACE HEIST. ON THE MOON. Really. It's like Ocean's 11 only, not quite as sophisticated and less thought out by the player involved. AND to top it all off, POCs represent.

Read it in one sitting. The pace just drags you along for the ride.

I received this free from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
This is by the author of The Martian, a book I greatly enjoyed. This book is very different from The Martian, though it does have one similarity, gritty realism. Jazz, a young woman who is desperate to make a lot of slugs (moon money) for a purpose we don't know until almost the very end. She will do anything to get this money including illegal things. Now usually I don't like or root for criminals, but I really like her, she has her own code of ethics and won't break them. She goes through a long string of bad jobs that just go from bad to worse and even though she has to hide to save her life, she never gives up. I really loved this book.

I'm very picky when it comes to science fiction, but Andy Weir never fails to captivate me with his words and the worlds they tell. Artemis was smart, brilliant and adventurous. It was a journey to read through, and what a ride it was.

A very different read from The Martian but I really enjoyed it. The plot was intriguing and I cared about the characters. Very fun book!

I was hoping to enjoy this book more than I did. I loved The Martian and was hoping for a story that had the same momentum, but this one fell short for me. The characters were fun and there were some great lines in the book, but the plot let me down. It made me laugh, though.

*I received an advance reading copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Very well researched - I felt like I learned a lot of science without feeling overwhelmed or bored. The plot seemed a little slow at first, but once it got started, I was hooked. While there were a few scenes that felt a little repetitive, overall, it was an intriguing and entertaining read. I would definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy high stakes adventure in space.

This book was a bit of a disappointment, especially since Weir's first book was such a fun read. Hey, sophomore slumps happen, so hopefully we'll get more food from him in the future.
The strengths of this book are the worldbuilding and how grounded everything feels in terms of science, economics, and the like. Artemis feels like a very real place in many ways.
The weaknesses are the characters. Jazz was largely disinteresting, feeling more like an amalgam of attributes the author is turned on by than an actual person. The rest of the cast is pretty flat, generally having one or two defining characteristics and that's about it. The plot also got way too murky in terms of politics and economics and inconsistent concepts of personal morality, making what should have been a fun sci-fi heist into something that regularly made my eyes glaze over a chapter at a time.

I honestly do not understand how a book that not only stereotypes women, but also stereotypes several ethnicities went past an editor unnoticed. I could not finish reading this book because of the several cultural microaggressions via Jazz I was forced to read in just the initial chapters. What a travesty. Not to mention the plot is pretty basic, and the female protagonist clearly written via the lens of a white dude. Either Mr. Weir needs to do his research, definitely hire some sensitivity readers/have editors of color when writing a non-white protagonist, or stick to writing white dudes. I don't like trashing books publicly so I will not be posting this review on any other review platform.

The protagonist in Weir's newest witty science fiction suspense is a brazen, profane woman named Jazz. She's known for hustling in ways only one can do inside the exclusive city on the moon, which is accomplished under the guise of her job as an on-demand delivery person. This front fools no one, however, and her subversive ways keep her under constant scrutiny by law enforcement, the government and even her own father.

Surprisingly, it is her particular brand of delinquency that brings her to the doorstep of Trond Landvik, local billionaire, and sets into motion a scheme that could mean big things for Jazz— if only she can get past the nagging feeling that this proposal is too good to be true.

"No. I was a smuggler, not a saboteur. And something smelled off about the whole thing. "I'm sorry, but this isn't my thing." I said. "You'll have to find someone else." "I'll give you a million slugs." "Deal.""

The story is interspersed with letters between Jazz and an Earth bound pen pal named Kelvin and it is through these letters we get a fuller sense of Jazz- her past, her vulnerability and the reasons behind her criminal activity. Underneath her tough exterior lies the insecurity and hurt that drives her to self-destruction.

It is due in part to this guilt that Jazz willingly takes on such a risky and potentially fatal assignment—forcing herself beyond reasonable expectation to make amends for her past transgressions. What Jazz ultimately uncovers leads to a surprising revelation as well as a potentially life-threatening accident.

"Dear Jazz,

According to the news, something's very wrong with Artemis. They say the whole city went offline. There's been no contact at all. I don't know why my email would be the exception but I have to try. Are you there? Are you okay? What happened?"

In a style all his own, Weir brings yet another facetious character to the world of science fiction. Though not quite as easily likable as Mark Watney from his first novel, The Martian, Jazz Bashara is equally quick on her feet and full of unpredictability. Artemis exceeds in the basics of science fiction, but if you are looking for another charming protagonist, you won't find that here.

I was really excited about this when I heard it was coming out. Unfortunately it was a bit of a let down compared to The Martian. I had a hard time being invested in the characters. The worldbuilding was enjoyable.

3.7 - sometimes felt that Jazz was a little too contrived; but entertaining tale

Artemis is a civilization based on the moon. The Kenyan Space Center has created a vacation destination for earth, but it’s very expensive. Jazz and her father immigrated to Artemis in the early years as part of the work force. Jazz is extremely bright with the whole future ahead of her. But with some bad decisions under her belt, Jazz works as a lowly porter, delivering goods and smuggled items throughout Artemis.

One of Jazz’s wealthy clients has a job for her, a dangerous one that could get her deported to Earth if she’s not careful. The cost is one million slugs (Artemis currency). Jazz is low on funds and she immediately accepts. The heist creates even more dangers, and Jazz finds herself mixed up in murder, space dangers, and the mob.

I think I use the word ‘interesting’ too much to describe some of the books I read. But Artemis was an interesting and engaging read. It’s a whole civilization on the moon and the technology and science behind it is in perfect Andy Weir style. Every detail is thought out, the hull of the structures, the way oxygen is produced, space exploration, gravity transportation, it’s all phenomenal.

The beginning started a little slow for me, but as it progressed and I understood Jazz more it began to pick up. Jazz is just your lowly criminal trying to make up for all the mistakes she’s made in the past, but she has a snarky way of doing it.

My issue with Jazz’s character is that she is so smart and brilliant at everything she does. But she doesn’t put it good use to make an honest, reliable living. She relies on illegal smuggling and dangerous tasks.

So with a page-turning heist, government conspiracy, and a family bond Artemis by Andy Weir gets 4 stars.

#Artemis by Andy Weir suffers perhaps from the resounding success of Andy Weir's first book The Martian. Artemis, while an entertaining story, does not quite measure up to The Martian. It does not have the same drama, intensity, or compelling main character. The book is, however, a very quick, rather light read. Although not enamored of this book, I will likely read what Andy Weir comes up with next.

Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2018/01/artemis.html

Reviewed for #NetGalley

I was so excited to read this book. I loved The Martian! So after finishing it, I liked it, but it certainly was not as good as the first.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've got to start by telling y'all that I was super excited to get approved for this book because I absolutely loved Weir's The Martian. I didn't enjoy this story quite as much as his previous work, but it was definitely an enjoyable story.

As you can hopefully tell from my favorite quotes, I found Artemis to be rather humorous. The larger cast of characters (as compared to The Martian) allowed more opportunities for witty quips, although it also reduced their frequency as it would be unreasonable for every character to be as funny as Mark Watney. Jazz Bashara had a similar wit about her though, and the story did focus on her, so I spent a fair amount of time laughing while reading.

I think the part of the story that let me down was the action sequences. There was nothing wrong with them, I just didn't want them while reading apparently. So basically I wanted a story with no conflict and that's absurd. I honestly get how weird this complaint is, but at the time I was reading Artemis, the action sequences just didn't do it for me. If I were to re-read it another time in a different mindset I would very likely react differently to them. That doesn't change my current reading experience though.

Overall I give Artemis 4.032674673 because it was funny and while the action scenes didn't do it for me, there was nothing technically wrong with them.