Artemis - Andy Weir

 This is a very fun book. The story is not terribly complicated but I still liked it! I LOVED how much effort the author put into the realities of living and working on the moon! As far as sci-fi goes, this is the very top of the pile in my opinion.  It was so well thought out! It was a fun book but still seemed absolutely realistic.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fiction, because it perfectly straddles the line between realistic and fantasy. 

Dept. of Speculation - Jenny Offill

 The author's surname really does give you insight about the quality of this book. It truly was awful. I can honestly say this is the worst book I've read since beginning this blog. I thought about putting it down several times, and the only reason I finished it was because it was so short. The story sucked, the characters barely existed, the writing style was mostly unfulfilling and occasionally grating. Just horrid. No one should ever read this book.  I'm mad someone recommended it on the internet. 

An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir (Ember in the Ashes, Bk. 1)

 This was a pretty good book and I look forward to reading the rest in the series.  I appreciated the diversity of cultures mentioned in the book.  The author wasn't too heavy handed or obvious.  Good story, good pacing, good style.  I'm looking forward to the next.