Antimatter Blues

Antimatter Blues is a worthy sequel to Mickey7 and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Our protagonist, Mickey, is neither the bravest nor the smartest but at the end of the day will grudgingly rise to the occasion. In this installment of the story Mickey has to save the colony from the consequences of his actions in the first novel and does so once again without ever making a coherent plan or taking full responsibility. While our protagonist may not be virtuous or heroic, he is relatable and, as before, eventually does do the right thing.

As with Edward Ashton's previous books the world building is solid and all characters are fully flushed out. The novel is both humorous and a page tuner. I wouldn't advise anyone to read Antimatter Blues before first reading Mickey7 because this is in no way a standalone novel. If you have already read and enjoyed Mickey7 then don't hesitate before reading Antimatter Blues.