A review by therealsouls
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.75 stars

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The Atlas Six is set in the future generations and recounts the story of 6 entirely different magicians, called medeians, who were offered a position at the Alexandrian Society, a secret society composed of only the most skilled medeians. The Alexandrian Society includes powerful secrets and knowledge to be revealed, preserving ancient copies of documents of philosophers, scientists, etc. These 6 invited medeians come from all over the world with entirely different abilities, each one of the best at what they do, according to Atlas Blakely. (the man who invited them) 

These include:
  • The rival physicist duo Nico and Libby
  • The naturalist Reina
  • The telepath Parisa
  • The empath Callum
  • Tristan. Who spots illusions.

This book is the epitome of "with great power comes great responsibility". It taught me that whatever the case, we must be ready to handle our power, for the heavier it is, the stronger a grip it demands.

Let me just say...

this book had so much potential.

So much conflict, so many opportunities, and so few of them used. The characters attached me to them, the plot ached me for more, the magic system intrigued my mind, the mysteries demanded my investigation.

But very few interesting events actually did happen. It felt like such a waste! You've got the perfect recipe already, Olivie Blake, so why improvise? Why drag us on with the pacing? Why make us spend... what... 14 euro for the next book, making us thirsty for more? I can rant all day about these things, promise.

Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the characters and the set-up, but I do feel that it could've been executed better overall. Props to you, Olivie Blake!

also nico is hot
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