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A review by deardia
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i deeply enjoyed how the characters were written and how science and magic intertwined to craft the magic system of this world (it did make me feel stupid in some parts).
however, i wish the plot took a faster pace than how it was laid out in the book and i wish there were more major moments like the installation where it shows how the six are able to work together. being the strongest in the world, i wish i was able to see more of their strength as a collective.
the first and final quarter of the book really got me hooked, but the middle was kind of riddled with too many abstract concepts that i cannot wrap my head around as of yet. i am aware that this is only the first book out of three so i hope the rest of the books are able to utilise these characters better as i am still intrigued by the direction of the plot.
however, i wish the plot took a faster pace than how it was laid out in the book and i wish there were more major moments like the installation where it shows how the six are able to work together. being the strongest in the world, i wish i was able to see more of their strength as a collective.
the first and final quarter of the book really got me hooked, but the middle was kind of riddled with too many abstract concepts that i cannot wrap my head around as of yet. i am aware that this is only the first book out of three so i hope the rest of the books are able to utilise these characters better as i am still intrigued by the direction of the plot.