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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.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC copy in exchange for an honest review.