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xeniba's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked the twist at the end, and didn’t predict what it was, which doesn’t often happen. I had an inkling, but was surprised by the details.
I’m excited to read the next book to see what happens in their second year.
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
tinny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual content and Chronic illness
nataliebootlah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Pacing. It was so. damn. slow.
Every decade, six of the most talented magicians are chosen to compete against each other for initiation into the Alexandrian Society. Unfortunately I didn’t love any of the characters. This is not to say that I hated them, but I definitely didn’t love them or feel connected to anyone in particular after the first ~100 pages.
While the premise really was interesting, the execution just wasn’t there for me, which is too bad because I wanted to love it. In hindsight, this book seems like mostly world-building and character development for the rest of the series, but I needed more. I’m not sure if I’ll be picking up book two yet, only time will tell.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
aishallnot's review against another edition
Though I might look into spoilers to see if anything happens 🫣
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Infidelity, and Alcohol
vagrantheather's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Not to say it's an awful book by any means. I've certainly read MUCH worse. The writing quality is fine (if not beautiful), the characters are passably well developed (even if they didn't really grow at all), the concept is interesting (though the pacing needs work). The writing made me think of Erin Morgenstern, though less poetic, and I had similar issues with the pacing in her books.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Child death
jadorelecafe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Death, Murder, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Minor: Car accident, Child death, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Addiction
eule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ps: Thank you to my friend Tyler for recommending and lending me this book. Love you ^^
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
jaynovara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Body horror, Death, Gaslighting, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Sexual content
beegster16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Violence, Death, and Cursing
Minor: Chronic illness, Child death, Colonisation, and Grief
therealsouls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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The Atlas Six is set in the future generations and recounts the story of 6 entirely different magicians, called medeians, who were offered a position at the Alexandrian Society, a secret society composed of only the most skilled medeians. The Alexandrian Society includes powerful secrets and knowledge to be revealed, preserving ancient copies of documents of philosophers, scientists, etc. These 6 invited medeians come from all over the world with entirely different abilities, each one of the best at what they do, according to Atlas Blakely. (the man who invited them)
These include:
- The rival physicist duo Nico and Libby
- The naturalist Reina
- The telepath Parisa
- The empath Callum
- Tristan. Who spots illusions.
This book is the epitome of "with great power comes great responsibility". It taught me that whatever the case, we must be ready to handle our power, for the heavier it is, the stronger a grip it demands.
Let me just say...
this book had so much potential.
So much conflict, so many opportunities, and so few of them used. The characters attached me to them, the plot ached me for more, the magic system intrigued my mind, the mysteries demanded my investigation.
But very few interesting events actually did happen. It felt like such a waste! You've got the perfect recipe already, Olivie Blake, so why improvise? Why drag us on with the pacing? Why make us spend... what... 14 euro for the next book, making us thirsty for more? I can rant all day about these things, promise.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the characters and the set-up, but I do feel that it could've been executed better overall. Props to you, Olivie Blake!
also nico is hot
Minor: Stalking, Sexual content, and Gaslighting