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unlikelyplaces's review against another edition
3.5
Iām not really sure how to review this book tbhā¦
On one hand it was super addictive and interesting and I got through it way quicker than most audiobooks even though it was long. It sort of reminded me of X-men which is a plus and it was a lot more fantasy-heavy than I was expecting. I liked the dynamics between the characters and the magic.
However, I predicted a lot of the plot and found the characters to be a bit lacking in depth. I also felt that the ending was a bit abrupt. I know itās a series but it didnāt really feel like there was any sense of completion at the end of this book for me.
So I will probably listen to the 2nd one but I still donāt know what to make of this book š
On one hand it was super addictive and interesting and I got through it way quicker than most audiobooks even though it was long. It sort of reminded me of X-men which is a plus and it was a lot more fantasy-heavy than I was expecting. I liked the dynamics between the characters and the magic.
However, I predicted a lot of the plot and found the characters to be a bit lacking in depth. I also felt that the ending was a bit abrupt. I know itās a series but it didnāt really feel like there was any sense of completion at the end of this book for me.
So I will probably listen to the 2nd one but I still donāt know what to make of this book š
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
literatehedgehog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
A twisted character study - what is forged by magical power and trauma.Ā
This lies somewhere between Novik's deadly education series (but a different kind of darkness) and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (secret society with a magical library in London).Ā
The first three quarters were fascinating, I kept wanting to read just one more chapter, no matter which character was the focus. The end was ... Underwhelming? Abrupt? I already knew it was a trilogy, it definitely ends as if you're immediately picking up the next. Maybe I will.
This lies somewhere between Novik's deadly education series (but a different kind of darkness) and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (secret society with a magical library in London).Ā
The first three quarters were fascinating, I kept wanting to read just one more chapter, no matter which character was the focus. The end was ... Underwhelming? Abrupt? I already knew it was a trilogy, it definitely ends as if you're immediately picking up the next. Maybe I will.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse
anaisdai30's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Bullying, Death, Abandonment, Violence, and Murder
empathreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I finally got through it, and it was most definitely in the latest parts where everything seemed to fit together, even though some mystifying areas still existāa fact that made me love it. To be honest, I find that it wasn't my cup of tea in the first place, but by just continually reading it, especially that there are more than six characters involved, it is a challenge that you are rooting for; you might end up rooting for one or none, but it won't matter; it's a different kind of play in relationship dynamics that we don't find commonly. Often I have the obsessive urge to read the next installment just to find out what happened after, but this one was not the indulging type where it makes me go cray cray, but it gave both thrill and mystery that is enough to binge over for some weeks.Ā
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
booksemmahasread's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
themiscyra_anna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Bullying, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
anastasia_raf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
In The Atlas six by Olivie Blake, we follow six characters, each one has their own agenda but all of them must walk through the doors of the Alexandrian society in order to gain access to means necessary to succeed their personal goals. How far are you willing to go to get what you want? Are you ready to sacrifice your morals? To sacrifice your soul? Would you sacrifice anotherās soul?
I still cannot decide if I liked the book or disliked it, or just didnāt care for it. It took me too long to become interested in the story; It startedĀ getting intriguing after 200 pages. I believe itās a bit predictableā¦ I guessed almost everything. It is a unique story, but the characters seemed mediocre to me. The author was so concerned in convincing us of everyoneās āgray moralityā that I couldnāt distinguish any personalities within them. It felt like I read everything from the same POV but with just different āmagicalā abilities each time. Although I have a feeling that itās going to be improved in the next books. Maybe I just need more time with them! I think I need to see how they behave outside of the society, how they are without one another, what they become on their own.
I liked the writing. The dialogue was pleasing as well! But Iām not sure if itās enough for me to continue with the second bookā¦
''A flaw of humanity,( said Parisa) the compulsion to be unique, which is at war with the desire to belong to a single identifiable sameness.''
I still cannot decide if I liked the book or disliked it, or just didnāt care for it. It took me too long to become interested in the story; It startedĀ getting intriguing after 200 pages. I believe itās a bit predictableā¦ I guessed almost everything. It is a unique story, but the characters seemed mediocre to me. The author was so concerned in convincing us of everyoneās āgray moralityā that I couldnāt distinguish any personalities within them. It felt like I read everything from the same POV but with just different āmagicalā abilities each time. Although I have a feeling that itās going to be improved in the next books. Maybe I just need more time with them! I think I need to see how they behave outside of the society, how they are without one another, what they become on their own.
I liked the writing. The dialogue was pleasing as well! But Iām not sure if itās enough for me to continue with the second bookā¦
''A flaw of humanity,( said Parisa) the compulsion to be unique, which is at war with the desire to belong to a single identifiable sameness.''
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
victoriapatella's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While I wanted to really love this book, I just couldnāt really get into it. It had great potential, but the pacing of the book was all over the place and I couldnāt really relate to any of the characters (except maybe Libby a little bit). The author would go on for pages talking in circles and using really flowery language that I found to be unnecessary. I would say that last 100 pages or so is when the plot actually picked up and I started to somewhat enjoy it, but the plot was still unclear at points due to the unneeded flowery prose. The characters were really hard to likeāit felt like if you put a bunch of stuck up pureblood slytherins in a room together. I felt like Reina was a character with so much wasted potential. Libby and Nicoās potential academic-rivals-to-lovers arc was the one thing that kept me reading, and even THAT didnāt come to fruition when it felt so obvious. Not sure if that is explored in the next book, but I doubt I will end up reading it to find out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, and Rape
lokiwii's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gun violence and Murder
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
I loved this book so much! It was absolutely incredible and I canāt wait to read the next one!Ā
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Child abuse