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Artemis
On the first city on the Moon, a young smuggler takes on a lucrative sabotage job that turns out to be tied to a larger conspiracy. She has to use her wits and knowledge of the city to survive.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like caper plots with lots of practical science and a brash, sarcastic narrator.
Skip this if you want the charm of the author's earlier books; the main voice is more abrasive, and the plot more routine.
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Quick answers about Artemis
- What is Artemis about?
- On the first city on the Moon, a young smuggler takes on a lucrative sabotage job that turns out to be tied to a larger conspiracy. She has to use her wits and knowledge of the city to survive.
- Who should read Artemis?
- Read it if you like caper plots with lots of practical science and a brash, sarcastic narrator. Skip it if you want the charm of the author's earlier books; the main voice is more abrasive, and the plot more routine.
- How long and how fast is Artemis?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 320 pages, first published in 2017.
- Does Artemis have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Artemis for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Artemis; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Artemis?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Martian, The Lies of Locke Lamora, Leviathan Wakes.
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