The Atlas Paradox

By: Olivie Blake

Narrated by: Alexandra Palting, Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, Daniel Henning, David Monteith, James Patrick Cronin, Munirih Grace, Siho Ellsmore, Steve West

The Atlas Paradox is the long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake's New York Times bestselling dark academic sensation The Atlas Six—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos.

Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.
Five are now members of the Society.
Two paths lay before them.

All must pick a side.

Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and The Society of Alexandrians will be revealed for what it is: a secret society with raw, world-changing power, headed by a man whose plans to change life as we know it are already under way.

"The Atlas Six introduced six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library, and then sets them against one another in a series of stunning betrayals and reversals. As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic...half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight."—New York Times bestselling author Holly Black

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR THE ATLAS SIX

"The most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library." —Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night

"This dark academia masterpiece will have you gripping the edge of your seat as you turn page by page." —Isaac Fitzgerald, The Today Show

"If you’re looking for a book you will want to talk about for a long time (and have plenty of people to talk to about), The Atlas Six is it." —Buzzfeed

"Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"Compelling, entertaining, and addictive. The Atlas Six is academic Darwinism: survival of the smartest with a healthy dose of magic." —T. L. Huchu, author of The Library of The Dead

"This chilling story of ambition and magic will make you question your own morals as you grow to love (and hate) its fascinating, ruthless cast of characters. I utterly devoured this book." —Amanda Foody, New York Times bestselling co-author of All of Us Villains

"The Atlas Six is dark academia with a magical twist that evokes the way graduate students are pitted against each other for limited positions (because even in the magical world there are still more people qualified to work in a library than there are library jobs)." —CrimeReads

Decent Story, Maddening Performance

The story is good, if a little slow, but the voice actress playing Parrisa is maddening. Half of what she says is a whisper or right on the edge of it. It's like she thinks whispering is sexy, and it's the only way she can deliver the lines. Barely audible without cranking the volume. Every chapter she voices is a chore to get through.

Riveting

I enjoyed the multiple POVs and how everything tied together. Overall, I feel this set up things for the next book. I'm looking forward to the conclusion. I have theories and I want to see if I'm right.

More gripping than the last

Where The Atlas Six dragged on, The Atlas Paradox continued to excite. I'm glad I continued the series!

Had the potential to be better

I quickly went through book one as it seemed to be the start of a great series. Book 2 completely halted. Parissa’s voice is annoying. Atlas is too aloof and mysterious- it’s as if the author wanted him to be Dumbledore without the morals. Unpopular opinion (possibly) - the sex scenes didn’t add to the story. They seemed to be filler for lack of content. The reveals seem to just plop out with no real consequences. Oh, Dalton has been hiding in his own brain for years? No biggie. All of Atlas’ group is dead except himself and Ezra? Sure!

Interesting story, hit-or-miss narration

The main problem with the story is that the characters all hate themselves and hate each other, which is extremely tedious. But I was interested in the story enough that I kept going with it. I will read the final story just because I want to know how this all ends.

The main complaint about the narration is the gal that does the Parrisa sections. AWFUL! she’s all vocal fry and lisp and whispers. There’s not enough actual tone in her phonation to carry what she is narrating. Thankfully, she only does a few sections. I had to switch to reading the physical book and turn her off.