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A review by maurareads13
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a good trip for me. I know it’s been a little bit polarizing, and I can easily see this May not work for everyone.
➡️The writing is extremely cerebral & academic. (I even had to look up some words for their meaning.) This made sense for me, though, because it’s about the 6 best medeians (magicians) in the world, who are all very intelligent & clearly at the top of their respective magical areas.
➡️ None of the characters are likable. Hence, the categorization of a book in dark academia. This doesn’t mean they aren’t redeemable. I saw glimpses of improving humanity as the story progressed, so I’m hoping the second book continues this evolution.
➡️Although the page numbers aren’t high, it’s a longer book. The print & margins are small.
➡️While not sexually graphic, there ARE a couple of scenes I wasn’t prepared for. All consensual, but not my cup of tea.
I’m Looking forward to the second book! As a reader who is fairly new to fantasy & magical reads, I highly recommend!
➡️The writing is extremely cerebral & academic. (I even had to look up some words for their meaning.) This made sense for me, though, because it’s about the 6 best medeians (magicians) in the world, who are all very intelligent & clearly at the top of their respective magical areas.
➡️ None of the characters are likable. Hence, the categorization of a book in dark academia. This doesn’t mean they aren’t redeemable. I saw glimpses of improving humanity as the story progressed, so I’m hoping the second book continues this evolution.
➡️Although the page numbers aren’t high, it’s a longer book. The print & margins are small.
➡️While not sexually graphic, there ARE a couple of scenes I wasn’t prepared for. All consensual, but not my cup of tea.
I’m Looking forward to the second book! As a reader who is fairly new to fantasy & magical reads, I highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Suicide attempt