58 pages 1 hour read

Olivie Blake

The Atlas Paradox

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Atlas Paradox?

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.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Topics

LGBTQ

Relationships

Science / Nature

Themes

Values/Ideas: Equality

Relationships: Friendship

Life/Time: Mortality & Death