Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a lot easier to read this installment without the movie playing in the back of m y mind to compare.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
If Mickey7 was clever and quick, Antimatter Blues is where things finally start to land with some emotional and moral weight.
The pacing is still snappy, the tone still sharp and self-aware, but this time around, the stakes feel more grounded - not just in terms of action, but in actual human (and alien) consequences. Mickey is still Mickey - sarcastic, reluctant, very much not a traditional hero - but there’s more depth to his choices here. The dilemmas he faces are messier, and the book gives them space to breathe. It asks better questions: about survival, trust, loyalty, and what it means to protect a future that might not include everyone. And for once, Mickey actually seems to care.
I also felt more invested in the relationships this time - especially with Nasha - and the emotional beats land harder because they’re not just reactions to plot, but reflections of growth. It’s still not what I’d call deeply introspective sci-fi, but it feels more alive, more morally curious. It’s like Ashton turned up the heart without losing the fun.
So yeah, still smart, still fun, but with more soul. Antimatter Blues gave me what I was missing in Mickey7, and it stuck with me more because of it.
The pacing is still snappy, the tone still sharp and self-aware, but this time around, the stakes feel more grounded - not just in terms of action, but in actual human (and alien) consequences. Mickey is still Mickey - sarcastic, reluctant, very much not a traditional hero - but there’s more depth to his choices here. The dilemmas he faces are messier, and the book gives them space to breathe. It asks better questions: about survival, trust, loyalty, and what it means to protect a future that might not include everyone. And for once, Mickey actually seems to care.
I also felt more invested in the relationships this time - especially with Nasha - and the emotional beats land harder because they’re not just reactions to plot, but reflections of growth. It’s still not what I’d call deeply introspective sci-fi, but it feels more alive, more morally curious. It’s like Ashton turned up the heart without losing the fun.
So yeah, still smart, still fun, but with more soul. Antimatter Blues gave me what I was missing in Mickey7, and it stuck with me more because of it.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really was really engaged with this book I read it almost non stop over the course of a day. Later I’m browsing Reddit for reviews and I find that most people think that both of the Mickey books are derivative garbage.
It’s tough to find out that you love mid, but it’s a part of living.
It’s tough to find out that you love mid, but it’s a part of living.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No