after reading this book I am on the fence of whether I thought it was great or not. I have a lot of questions but I did like the characters and the world the author created. I often get sarcastic when humans have close knit relationship with animals but the connection in this book felt believable and I have to give the author respect for that. I plan on looking for the next book when it comes out. The story starts out slow and is immediately smothered by constant hints at a romance that surpasses the awkward middle school "my heart was beating so hard but I just don't know, oh dear she is so close yet so far". They bring up maybe one example of truly dangerous technology when you are led to believe through annoyingly cryptic interludes that the entire planet is going to massacre them. Halfway through the book the entire plot swings from killer robots to uncovering a rape farm. Overall just not my cup of tea.
A wonderful read although at times the formal tone in the characters' voices could grow tedious.
—chantel
The world of Artemis is a fascinating one, but the writing style is a bit dull. 3.5 stars.
—vj2008
Promising new series, ends rather abruptly so I hope book 2 will be along soon.
—ruby31
Fabulous world building. Great story.
—happytrees
Decent characters, borderline YA.
—ashley
