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.

©2022 Olivie Blake (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

2022, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year

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!

Narration was hit or miss

Most of the narrators were fine, but Parisa’s narrator was insufferable. She was trying to sound deep and sexy but was just groveling. And soooo slow. Just spit it out already. I sped up those parts just to get through them. There was also a male narrator in book 1 that made Libby sound like a 10 year old, which was annoying, but I honestly can’t remember which one now. Overall I enjoyed the story.