The Atlas Six is a fantasy novel by author Olivie Blake. It is the first of a trilogy and follows six powerful young magic users who have the chance to join the secretive Alexandrian Society. The novel was originally self-published via Kindle in early 2020 before it was acquired by Tor Books after a seven-way auction.[1][2] It was republished by Tor in 2021, followed by a revised edition in March 2022.[1] The second book of the trilogy, The Atlas Paradox, was released in October 2022,[3] and the third book of the trilogy, The Atlas Complex, was released in January 2024.[4]
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| Author | Olivie Blake |
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| Language | English |
| Series | The Atlas Trilogy #1 |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Self-published (2020) Tor Books (2021) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Followed by | The Atlas Paradox |
The Atlas Six was noted for being a viral "BookTok sensation" with a larger "cult following" gained on after Blake's self-publication.[1][5]
Reception
editThe Atlas Six debuted at number three on the New York Times Bestsellers List.[6]
In December 2021, Deadline reported that Amazon Studios has outbid other studios for the small-screen rights to The Atlas Six. Amazon was said to be developing a streaming television series adaptation with Brightstar.[7] Blake will executive produce the series.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Atlas Six: The Dark Fantasy Viral Sensation is the Real Deal". pastemagazine.com. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ "Tor UK acquires TikTok fantasy phenomenon The Atlas Six". www.panmacmillan.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ om (2022-10-24). "Author Olivie Blake tells us about The Atlas Paradox and The Atlas Six TV show". Winter is Coming. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "Artist Profile: Olivie Blake on the Meaning of Life, Surprising Endings, and Rewriting Canon". The Harvard Crimson. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "The Atlas Six". Macmillan. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ Egan, Elisabeth (March 17, 2022). "When Will Publishing Stop Starving Its Young?". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (2021-12-14). "'The Atlas Six': Amazon Adapting Viral Fantasy Novel As Series With Brightstar". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ Haas, Shawnee (2021-12-15). "'The Atlas Six' TV Adaptation in the Works From Amazon". Collider. Retrieved 2022-11-23.