''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

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after a seven-way auction. It was republished by Tor in 2021, followed by a revised edition in March 2022. The second book of the trilogy, ''The Atlas Paradox'', was released in October 2022. ''The Atlas Six'' was noted for being a viral "

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sensation" with a larger " cult following" gained on after Blake's self-publication.

Reception

''The Atlas Six'' debuted at number three on The ''New York Times'' Bestsellers List. In December 2021, ''Deadline'' reported that

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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. Blake will executive produce the series.

References

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