otrops reviewed Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Review of 'Atlas Six' on 'Storygraph'
Six magicians in are chosen to join the Alexandrian Society, guardians of the Library if Alexandria. Only five will be initiated into the society.
This is a story about magic and those who are naturally gifted, but more than this it is a story of power. It explores the reasons people seek power, how power seduces and ultimately corrupts those who seek it for whatever reason.
The characters often felt like they were there as a way to explore the mechanisms of power.
Although the characters never really came alive for me, I found this book and it’s take on power fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading The Atlas Paradox to see where Olivie Blake takes this ambitious thought experiment next.
This is a story about magic and those who are naturally gifted, but more than this it is a story of power. It explores the reasons people seek power, how power seduces and ultimately corrupts those who seek it for whatever reason.
The characters often felt like they were there as a way to explore the mechanisms of power.
Although the characters never really came alive for me, I found this book and it’s take on power fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading The Atlas Paradox to see where Olivie Blake takes this ambitious thought experiment next.