A review by lizziewilson
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • 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? No

4.0

I liked the sequel way more than the first book! I personally didn't find it predictable. Even the direction of the characters' love stories weren't that predictable, and were well written and interwoven with the plot in my opinion. I'm never the biggest fan of split character chapters but this book did it well, as you're seeing the different perspectives of the same event/interaction for the most part and it was interesting seeing what moments different characters held onto and their own "before" and "afters". The way they overlapped and blended together made for a really nice flow to the story. I also loved how earlier chapters pieced together later when you could see the whole picture. All in all, a great read and I will be staying tuned for the next one. Would recommend this series to anyone who is a sucker for the dark academia aesthetic and likes magical realism!
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