58 pages • 1 hour read
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The Atlas Paradox, the second book in Olivie Blake's Atlas trilogy, follows the six initiates of the Alexandrian Society—Tristan, Callum, Parisa, Nico, Libby, and Reina—after their first year, with Libby attempting to return from 1989 after being abducted by her ex-boyfriend Ezra. The story unfolds as they navigate alliances, personal goals, and a struggle between Ezra and Atlas over the Society's future.
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake has been praised for its intricate character development and engaging, intellectual magic system, appealing to fans of dark academia. However, some reviewers find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, the novel delivers a compelling narrative that explores power dynamics and moral ambiguity.
A reader who enjoys The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake often appreciates academically-inclined fantasy with intricate character dynamics and moral dilemmas. Fans of the dark academia genre, such as The Secret History by Donna Tartt or the magical realism of The Magicians by Lev Grossman, will find this book engaging.
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
LGBTQ
Relationships
Science / Nature
Values/Ideas: Equality
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Mortality & Death