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The Atlas Paradox

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Olivie Blake

The Atlas Paradox

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.8

66,587 ratings

55%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

3.8

66,587 ratings

55%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Character List

Libby Rhodes

A physicist and medeian who studied at NYUMA, known for her initial anxiety and compassion, Libby has the ability to manipulate elements and was abducted while trying to return to her own time.

A charismatic physicist from NYUMA who relies on charm, his relationship with Libby enhances their powers, and he forms a strong bond with Gideon.

The son of an underground criminal boss from London, Tristan aims to rise above his origins and grapples with understanding his power, feeling like an outsider amidst the Society.

A beautiful telepath who uses her beauty and mind-reading abilities to navigate life, Parisa delves into the nature of the human psyche and the library's sentience.

A naturalist who can communicate with plants and is reserved, Reina focuses on her studies about the evolving role of medeians, aiming to bring archival knowledge into the world.

An empath from a wealthy family who appears indifferent, Callum feels deeply and often provides crucial insights, despite attempting to remain detached from others.

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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