57 pages 1 hour read

Olivie Blake

The Atlas Six

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In a world similar to our own, six young medeians—Libby, Nico, Callum, Tristan, Reina, and Parisa—are recruited by the enigmatic Atlas Blakely to join the secret Alexandrian Society, where they must refine their magical abilities and uncover the Society's hidden truths. The characters’ past experiences involve domestic abuse and sexual assault, and the content includes depictions of suicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake has received mixed reviews. Readers praise its unique magic system, complex characters, and intricate plot twists. However, some criticize the slow pacing and dense prose, which may challenge less patient readers. Despite these flaws, the novel’s originality and depth appeal to many fans of dark academia and fantasy genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Atlas Six?

Fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab will enjoy The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake. This novel appeals to readers who appreciate dark academia, magical realism, and intricate character dynamics within an elite, secret society. Ideal for those seeking intellectual mystery and sophisticated fantasy.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Magical Realism

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed

Society: Community

Life/Time: Mortality & Death