Is The Atlas Paradox spicy?

The Atlas Paradox has moderate spice (3/5)—expect detailed intimate scenes woven into the romance.

Does The Atlas Paradox have a happy ending?

The Atlas Paradox ends on a cliffhanger—no traditional HEA or HFN. This is part of the The Atlas series, so the story continues in the next book.

What tropes are in The Atlas Paradox?

The Atlas Paradox features several romance tropes including dark academia romance, forced proximity, rivals competing, forbidden love, secret alliance.

What are the content warnings for The Atlas Paradox?

Content warnings for The Atlas Paradox include: violence, death, emotional abuse, gaslighting, kidnapping, murder, trauma, war.

Is The Atlas Paradox a standalone or part of a series?

The Atlas Paradox is book 2 in the The Atlas series.

Is The Atlas Paradox dual POV?

The Atlas Paradox is multi-POV, with more than two character perspectives.

What is the setting of The Atlas Paradox?

The Atlas Paradox is set in academy / campus, big city / metropolis—low fantasy / secret magic, contemporary.

How long is The Atlas Paradox?

The Atlas Paradox is 560 pages, which takes roughly 19 hours to read at an average pace.

What is the mood of The Atlas Paradox?

The Atlas Paradox has a dark, brooding, intense, thought-provoking, atmospheric feel to it.

Is The Atlas Paradox on Kindle Unlimited?

No, The Atlas Paradox is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the The Atlas series?

The Atlas Paradox is book 2 in the The Atlas series.

The Atlas Paradox

by Olivie Blake

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

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At a Glance

Book 2 of The Atlas trilogy. Six magicians in a secret society scheme, betray, and occasionally sleep together while wrestling with world-changing power. Romance is secondary to the philosophical and political intrigue—multiple pairings exist but none drive the plot. Multi-POV, slow pacing, high energy required. Full cast audiobook (10 narrators). Series complete with The Atlas Complex (2024). FLAG: Not romantasy—this is adult fantasy with romance subplots. Romance level is moderate at best and not the point of the book.

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Goodreads Rating

3.49 ★ (82k)

Page Count

560 pages

Published

2022

Primary Genre

Fantasy

Pairing

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Cliffhanger

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Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Full Cast

Narrator

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

Narrator Count

Full Cast

Mood & Vibe

Mood

darkbroodingintensethought-provokingatmosphericmelancholicsuspenseful

Writing Style

lyricalphilosophicalanalyticalatmosphericsharp

Story Pacing

slow

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

high

Vibes

forbidden desiremorally complexintellectual chess matchdark academia energypower plays

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Spice Level 3

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

None

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World & Setting

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World Type

low fantasy / secret magiccontemporary

Primary Setting

academy / campusbig city / metropolis

Fantasy Creatures

humans only

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Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

at night cozy evening rainy weekend bedtime

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