A review by kristen_sav
The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

I really like the first book in the series. The second was okay. This was a disaster. It ruined the characters I loved and the plot? Where was it? 
My favorite was the short story Sacred Hospitality. That felt so cozy and true to the characters. 

This is a bit of a chaotic rant, but here we go. All the character deaths felt so unnecessary except maybe Atlas because he was the main villain. Making Libby into a bit of a villain was interesting, but I would've liked it so much better if more characters would've lived. Also the expression of love by Nico threw me off. Callum x Tristian too, they literally wanted to kill each other through most of the series. Friendship or reluctant allies would've made more sense to me in the Callum x Tristian sphere. Did everyone really have to be in love with everyone else?