The Atlas Six

 

The Atlas Six  by Olivie Blake    Science Fiction and Fantasy

(from Amazon)  Each decade, only the six most uniquely talented magicians are selected to earn a place in the Alexandrian Society, the foremost secret society in the world. The chosen will secure a life of power and prestige beyond their wildest dreams.  But at what cost?  Each of the six newest recruits has their reasons for accepting the Society’s elusive invitation. Even if it means growing closer than they could have imagined to their most dangerous enemies― or risking unforgivable betrayal from their most trusted allies― they will fight tooth and nail for the right to join the ranks of the Alexandrians.  Even if it means they won’t all survive the year.

(My Review)

This book spent so much time in each character's head, that I felt that it failed to really accomplish much.  I felt like like there was so much potential.  The premise was amazing, there were great characters, but it just....didn't seem to go anywhere until the end, where it left you on a bit of a cliffhanger.  But, overall, I did enjoy the dark academia vibe of the book.