The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

A review, like the book itself, in parts.

Part I

Intro to the characters. Fairly well done. So far, I like Parisa and Reina the best.

Part II

Nico’s roommates are interesting. I hope Gideon figures something out for himself.

I think Ezra can see through Libby’s constant “Nico’s just an asshole” thing. I mean, that thin line between love and hate is clearly something she and Nico have been sitting firmly on the “hate” side of… I’ll put money on Libby and Nico ending up together.

Part III

Seeing the magical mechanics was interesting. I do like getting taste of the magic system.

Part IV

Actually quite tired of all the analysis of the characters at this point. Other than the creation of the blackhole and Nico’s roommate thing, it’s really become uninteresting. In my mind, there’s next to no reason to be as competitive about this fellowship as everyone is. There are 6 of you, and yes, only 5 are going to be moving into a second year, but that feels to me like competition is stupid. You don’t know who’s going to make it, or not, so why the fuck not make friends? The odds are in favor of everyone even a month into this so… *much eye rolling* everyone needs to get over themselves.

I am not at all surprised by the revelation at the end of this part. I guess though, that I did misunderstand how things are “supposed” to work.

Part V

I found Parisa’s trip into Dalton’s head interesting, especially given what he told her he’d set up. The information about one of the six HAVING to be killed actually kind of brings to mind Old Gods and ritual magics.

I also vaguely wish we could get more on the outside of The Society grounds. More recruitment tactics from other “societies” or whatever. There’s always more than one way to come at things and I’d like more than just “hide it away” and “let it be free.”

Part VI

A lot of discussion about whether or not anyone in the group could straight up kill any of the others. Parisa and Callum messing around… that internal battle was kind of interesting but also frustrating. Callum admits (specifically to the reader, and so, probably himself) that he would have liked to be friends with Parisa, but he never makes any moves toward that goal, which bugs me.

Part VII

I don’t know what to say about this part. Everyone’s just wondering about who’s going to end up killing whom. It’s all very bleh. And apparently Callum has discovered everyone’s files, so we finally get backstory on everyone.

Part VIII

This part is the ending and it was… an ending. An ending and a hook for the next book. The reader finally finds out what’s actually “the point” and, of course, there’s a twist.

Honestly… although this was engaging, I don’t think this series is for me. I’m not annoyed with it or anything, I just don’t care enough to continue.

Favorite Lines

"Really, there was nothing more dangerous than a woman who knew her own worth." - Parisa Kamali

“Because the problem with knowledge, Miss Rhodes, is its inexhaustible craving. The more of it you have, the less you feel you know,” said Atlas. “Thus, men often go mad in search of it.”

"Because humans were idiots who turned the elements of life into a weapon." - Callum Nova

“Gideon, for fuck’s sake, I’m rich and extremely handsome,” Nico growled. “Do you think I have my own problems? No, I do not, so let me have yours."

"Nothing anyone sees is real—only how they perceive it." - Parisa Kamali

"Power is not meant for those who misuse it." - Reina Mori

"...existence in society costs money." - Parisa Kamali

"Men in particular are draining, they bleed us dry. They demand we carry their burdens, fix their ills. A man is constantly in search of a good woman, but what do they offer us in return?" - Parisa Kamali

"Theoretically, men are a disaster. As a concept, I unequivocally reject them." - Libby Rhodes