The Atlas Six

2.5 stars
Books, Coffee & Passion

Sadly, this book wasn't my favorite. I went into it expecting so much more.

Let's start with the positive. The characters were interesting. All of them were morally grey and unlikeable, and I enjoyed some of the character growth. The magic system was intriguing and the atmosphere was probably the biggest strength of the story. The Alexandrian society and the mysteries surrounding it were captivating and kept me invested in the story.

However, some things bothered me: too much telling vs showing, inconsistent pacing, the time jumps were weird (the execution was poorly done and what was happening off-page should've been on page), and there was so much info dumping about the subjects of their research. At points, it felt unbalanced. Additionally, the author clearly favored some characters and that annoyed me. I think the story has so much potential, though. I'll read the next one because I'm curious and hopeful that it'll get better.