The Atlas Six: The Atlas Book 1 | 
so-soI listened to the audiobook of this one via BorrowBox, I loved the start but quickly lost my way (I think)
and the awful english accent set my nerves on edge (IYKYK)
I think I mostly enjoyed it (shrug) but I am not a big YA or fantasy/sci-fi/dark academia fan
3.75/5
so-soThe book was slow moving. The last few chapters had my interest, but I will not be continuing the series. It didn‘t wow me that much.
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so-soWith all the right premises of a secret wizarding society based in an antient library, the book turned to be a disappointment. Very little happens in terms of plot development, the characters are flat and the female ones are so stigmatic as if taken from some patriarchal encyclopedia of female heroines. And the sex scenes reek of dubious consent. Not sure I'm going to continue the series
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pickAtlas Blakely invites six powerful magicians to join an ancient, secret Alexandrian society that hold all the world's secrets and power. Told from each character's perspective, this dark academia YA fantasy had me hooked!
so-soIf you like dark academia vibes, you will like this book.
Six people with different magical abilities are chosen to protect the Alexandrian Library as a part of a test to be initiated. Only 5 will pass, and they have to unanimously decide which one will be eliminated.
You get to read each person's perspective so you get to know each candidate.
There was quite a plot twist at the end. I can't wait to reach the other two books.
“The problem with knowledge, is its inexhaustible craving. The more of it you have, the less you feel you know.”
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Been enjoying this dark academic read 🖤 This book feels like it‘s finally scratching an itch I‘ve had.
on number 13 out of my goal of 15 books this year!
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Really intrigued by this one, also not usually my thing - very in your head, calculating, scheming but so is everyone outside of the six. Definitely putting the next book in the series on hold.
Reminds me of Scholomance for some reason even though the stories are totally different. Maybe just the security aspect.
pick#serieslove2024 Still in my dark academia phase and this series is pretty good so far. 6 people with different magical abilities all tasked with protecting the Alexandria library where all knowledge is kept. But not before they pass initiation. Lots of secrets, betrayals and alliances. On to book 2! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
so-soI went into this read with high hopes for a Magicians-esque trilogy but it didn‘t deliver. Some characters were too cringy and others fell flat. I‘ll admit I made it to the end to know how the story would end. However, I won‘t read the rest of the books. Will I watch the forthcoming series? For sure!
The moral of #scarathlon for me is that I can never be part of too many challenges or make tracking too difficult for myself. What‘s one more?? @PuddleJumper
1 Atlas 6
2 Head like a hole
3 Reyes Incident
4 Don‘t fear the reaper
5 Cottage on pumpkin & vine
6 Frankenstein (Ito)
7 Frankenstein (Shelley)
8 Season of mists
9 Against the currant
10 In charm‘s way
11 Tender is the flesh
12 Interview with the vampire
13 Witcha gonna do
pickI‘m not entirely sure how I felt about this book, but the characters engaged me enough that I‘ll call it a pick. The people building this story were my main reason for continuing; I couldn‘t really get a firm handle on the plot outside the obvious steps the story took. Maybe it was me, maybe the book, I don‘t know. Not sure I‘ll bother with the sequel — I‘ll have to see if I‘m still thinking about it in a while or not.
Sorry I'm a day late.
1. School starts back August 23.
2. Tagged. It's not a traditional school, but it was a learning environment.
Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday
so-soThe Atlas Six was a book I wanted to like, but ultimately found it just okay. Not bad, but eh.
so-soA group of six inidviduals, all approximately in their early to mid 20s, are recruited at the start by Atlas Blakely the caretaker of the enigmatic Alexandrian Society. As the Kirkus Review succinctly states, “At the end of one year, five of the six will be initiated into the Society, and the reader won‘t be surprised to learn that the sixth person isn‘t allowed to quietly return home.“ Despite their hours & hours of reading, our characters (cont)
So I read this last night in preparation for the next book. I still love it
so-soI don‘t know if I liked this book. It‘s very character driven with no plot. I tried to like some of the characters, but they‘re all kind of unlikeable. We didn‘t learn much about the magical world. We get some history, but not really.
Six people are stuck in a mansion together doing classes or a lot of reading and then practice magic but not sure what the point was.
I might give the second book a try because I‘m curious I guess, but we‘ll see.
pickDefinitely the building block of the series, a little lacking in excitement and could have used a little more editing in spots… but, I still really enjoyed and am looking forward to the rest of the series.
A book based on the Alexandria library, whether fantasy, non-fic or otherwise will always be a go-to for me 😊
When history is written by the victors the narrative can often misrepresent that shape.
pickI kept thinking of people to recommend this to while listening. It was good!!! Not tooooo much of a plot, until maybe the last hour? The little plot that does exist is great, but it felt mostly like world building and character development. Maybe bc of that, the ending was a bit heavy. Like, there was too much too quick. Maybe it‘s bc I had to tear thru this work fast- I started it too late and only had half of my 7 day borrow to make it work 🥵
DNF . After 60 percent I quit. Really not working for me. The quicker I forget it, the better.
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The Atlas Six is a novel written by Olivie Blake that follows the great Library of Alexandria and six gifted individuals that are given the opportunity to enter the hidden Alexandrian society. The readers are first introduced to the history of the library and how it forged its eradication so that the expansive knowledge of the library is kept to the most elite magical academicians among the ages.
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I thought I had more than this in my collection 🤔🤔
pickThis book was such a fun and chaotic romp! I definitely had a good time reading it and I‘m excited for the next two installments. However keep 3 things in mind when beginning this read. 1. It‘s a character driven book-to a fault! 2. All the characters are pretentious, and self involved (love-able assholes???)! 3. Don‘t take it too seriously and you‘ll have a ball reading it. 💖📚
pickI shouldn‘t like this book. The characters are all assholes only out to help themselves, but there is something so intriguing about the whole premise of magical people competing to see who will win the chance to protect a vast library.
Finished 5/22/2022
pickDark academia. Lots of characters. Sometimes difficult to keep track of everyone and everything and all the plots and subplots
pickthe only problem I had with this book is that I thought it was a stand alone at first. Rereading this shortly!
I'm visiting family this week. While here I'm trying to finish one more book in 2022. It might end up being my 1st book of 2023.
#12Booksin2022. June was a lean month for my. This one was a 4⭐️. It could have been better but, I enjoyed and I am look forward to book 2.
After 30 years of marriage I FINALLY got a book for Christmas!!#WifhList#TheAtlasSix#OlivieBlake
Lots of lovely books for Christmas has given me the best kind of dilemma - What to read next!! I think I've settled on this one which has been on my wish list for a while. I must have been good as Santa was very generous with book gifts this year 😊🎄. I hope he brought you all wonderful books too.
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pickI thought this was a good read and not exactly what I thought it would be. Great characters and intriguing plot. I will definitely be picking up the next in the series.
pickEvery ten years, the six most talented magic users are recruited by the Alexadrian Society for very secret academic work.
Interesting story, compelling characters and a surprise twist before the cliffhanger ending (I thought this was a stand alone 🤷♀️).
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pickThis is fantasy, mystery and magic. Six candidates are chosen by the secret society of Alexandrian. Recruited by the mysterious Atlas Blakely they have to prove they are the best, one will be eliminated. I had to read very carefully as to follow what was actually going on. But I enjoyed it and will read the next book.
Picked this up on the way to the hospital. The synopsis sounds good and the cover completely caught my attention. I‘ll let you know. #readingoutside #olivieblake #booksonthewaytothehospital #magicallibrary #newbooks
pickAlthough I wasn't blown away by it - I found that the setup made the big reveal at the end far too predictable - this was a thoroughly enjoyable read! I'll be definitely picking up the sequel!
pickInteresting dark academia premise. A little convoluted but still fun read.
