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ssellwood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
As a premise, the Atlas Six sounds amazing, dark academia fantasy, with 6 powerful mages being inducted into a secret society. The highlights include interesting magic theories, a broad mix of characters but I think what holds it together is the tension, both plot wise and romantic, with some good twists. However, I felt let down by the writing style. There is quite a lot of time spent discussing different broad themes like morality, knowledge and power, and while these are good themes, I felt the style was a bit overwrought and try-hard, with some chapters feeling very dense. Also, while I understand that mystery is a large part of this plot, it felt like a lot of some character's backstories and magic theories wasn't discussed so some characters were a lot easier to understand than others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Gore
Minor: Medical trauma
black_cat_iiix's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Kidnapping
erinamerritt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Death
Moderate: Child death
setsailforthestars's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was alright. I do love the quote I read in a tumblr post about them that said something along the lines of āthe atlas six are whatever the opposite of a found family isā which is so right. I did enjoy the messiness but the plot was bogged down by the vague descriptions of whatever they were actually doing that whole year. Truly I do not know other than having weird sexual situationships with each other. The Ezra payoff also wasnāt that satisfying. But overall a decent and enjoyable read.Ā
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Gore, Alcoholism, and Classism
joshtheman's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This bookā¦
I almost canāt even. The characters are obnoxious, the plot almost trivial, and the pace is incredibly slow for what you get.
Not only do the characters never learn anything, they always seem to be sleeping with each other. No real rhyme or reason either. Often, they are not even attracted to each other, but still it continues.
This book was quite the disappointment for me. Iām sure itās someoneās cup of tea, but not for me.Ā
This book is for people more interested in reading about sex than having it. If that is you, power to you!
I almost canāt even. The characters are obnoxious, the plot almost trivial, and the pace is incredibly slow for what you get.
Not only do the characters never learn anything, they always seem to be sleeping with each other. No real rhyme or reason either. Often, they are not even attracted to each other, but still it continues.
This book was quite the disappointment for me. Iām sure itās someoneās cup of tea, but not for me.Ā
This book is for people more interested in reading about sex than having it. If that is you, power to you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Blood, Sexual content, Gore, and Infidelity
thestarsaresad's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I BREEZED through this book. This is the first book in a long time that I haven't wanted to put down and that I've thought about when I had to do other things. I love the author's writing - all the detail, all the reflection - honestly, how do people even come up with stories like this?!?! The plot twists were crazy! Initially, I was skeptical about there being multiple POVs, but I really did grow to enjoy seeing things through each character's eyes. I definitely need to get the second book NOW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping
eve_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Overall Thoughts:
ā Did you know that this book is listed in the dictionary under Dramatic Irony? Just kidding... but seriously, the reader knows key information almost too in advance of the characters. It made the plot DRAG at points instead of building tension.
ā The magic system developed by Blake is so refreshing. The influence of physics and the differences between how each of the different mediums interact with the same concepts of time and space was unlike anything I've ever read before.
ā This book is stuffed with amoral, flawed characters -- each with their own juicy motivations and fears. They feel so distinct from one another across 6 different POVs.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online/
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_readsĀ
ā Did you know that this book is listed in the dictionary under Dramatic Irony? Just kidding... but seriously, the reader knows key information almost too in advance of the characters. It made the plot DRAG at points instead of building tension.
ā The magic system developed by Blake is so refreshing. The influence of physics and the differences between how each of the different mediums interact with the same concepts of time and space was unlike anything I've ever read before.
ā This book is stuffed with amoral, flawed characters -- each with their own juicy motivations and fears. They feel so distinct from one another across 6 different POVs.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online/
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_readsĀ
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Cursing, Gun violence, and Violence
anniereads221's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
4.5
I wanted to come back to this book to review because why not and maybe I will do more reviews like this, probably not though.
The characters are all pretentious assholes, there I said it, but they all have their flaws and things that make you like them a little bit at least.
Though I did expect everyone to kiss in this book or be a thing, I was like these two should date, not these two. but whoever gets with who I am just having a good time that is for sure.
I resonated with Libby more than I thought I would, but her anxiety really came through and her just asking all the questions to be absolutely sure of something, that is me all over.
The only character that I ever had trouble liking out of the main 6 was Callum and I am hoping for that to change in the second book because there is definitely more to him than we get to see. But if not oh well I will continue to root for the others over him. no biggie.
Give me fantasy elements, dark academia and asshole characters that have to interact, and I am probably gonna have a great time!! I am excited to see where this series will take us too next
I wanted to come back to this book to review because why not and maybe I will do more reviews like this, probably not though.
The characters are all pretentious assholes, there I said it, but they all have their flaws and things that make you like them a little bit at least.
Though I did expect everyone to kiss in this book or be a thing, I was like these two should date, not these two. but whoever gets with who I am just having a good time that is for sure.
I resonated with Libby more than I thought I would, but her anxiety really came through and her just asking all the questions to be absolutely sure of something, that is me all over.
The only character that I ever had trouble liking out of the main 6 was Callum and I am hoping for that to change in the second book because there is definitely more to him than we get to see. But if not oh well I will continue to root for the others over him. no biggie.
Give me fantasy elements, dark academia and asshole characters that have to interact, and I am probably gonna have a great time!! I am excited to see where this series will take us too next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Body horror, Classism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual content
5aru's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.75
Despite the fact that Blake's writing style lends itself to an occassionally frustrating slowness, the story was definitely intriguing enough to keep me reading. The magic and its parameters are fascinating to read about, and the way the cast of characters is set up is endlessly interesting; to watch them interact is sometimes like watching a train derailing, but that's definitely part of the fun. I also have a few opinions on who should end up with who, but I wouldn't be mad about any outcome ā especially considering how much the practice of shipping depends on what comes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse
anaya_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.75
I wanted this to be a five star and it was so close but the ending was a little anticlimactic compared to its lead up. This does not change the fact that this book was amazing. The characters arenāt loveable. But thatās what makes them real. They have depth and flaws and hopes and fears. The author was incredible with making them intellectually similar but personally different. The writing was also beautiful and interesting.Ā
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Violence