57 pages • 1 hour read
Olivie BlakeThe Atlas Six
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In a world similar to our own, six young medeians—Libby, Nico, Callum, Tristan, Reina, and Parisa—are recruited by the enigmatic Atlas Blakely to join the secret Alexandrian Society, where they must refine their magical abilities and uncover the Society's hidden truths. The characters’ past experiences involve domestic abuse and sexual assault, and the content includes depictions of suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake has received mixed reviews. Readers praise its unique magic system, complex characters, and intricate plot twists. However, some criticize the slow pacing and dense prose, which may challenge less patient readers. Despite these flaws, the novel’s originality and depth appeal to many fans of dark academia and fantasy genres.
Who Should Read The Atlas Six?
Fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab will enjoy The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake. This novel appeals to readers who appreciate dark academia, magical realism, and intricate character dynamics within an elite, secret society. Ideal for those seeking intellectual mystery and sophisticated fantasy.