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Olivie Blake

    27 agosto 1988

    Olivie Blake è una devota narratrice le cui storie spesso approfondiscono il fantastico, il paranormale o il soprannaturale, sebbene non esclusivamente. Più frequentemente, le sue opere esplorano l'essenza dell'umanità e le complessità infinitamente affascinanti della vita e dell'amore. La scrittura di Blake indaga profonde questioni sull'esistenza e sulle relazioni con un acuto senso delle sfumature e della profondità psicologica. Il suo stile distintivo fonde elementi ultraterreni con uno sguardo penetrante alla psiche umana, creando opere che risuonano nei lettori a lungo dopo l'ultima pagina.

    Olivie Blake
    Twelfth Knight
    Januaries
    My mechanical romance
    The Answer You Are Looking For Is Yes
    Girl Dinner
    The Atlas Six. Conoscere è spargere sangue. Ediz. italiana
    • Girl Dinner

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake comes a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition, lust, and indulgence as wealthy moms and sorority girls engage in a sinister new wellness trend. Every member of The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, is beautiful, high-achieving, and respected. After a forgettable freshman year, sophomore Nina Kaur sees her acceptance into The House as the first step toward a bright future, believing it will shield her from failure and the predatory gaze of others. Meanwhile, adjunct professor Dr. Sloane Hartley is struggling to reintegrate into work after accepting a demotion to support her partner's career. After 18 months at home with her newborn, Sloane feels out of place, and her husband’s presence is less supportive than she hoped. When invited to be The House's academic liaison, she envies the alumnae's seemingly perfect lives. As Nina and Sloane delve deeper into the sisterhood's arcane rituals, they discover that achieving this ideal comes with bloody costs. Ultimately, they must confront how much they are willing to sacrifice in the name of solidarity and power.

      Girl Dinner2025
      3,9
    • A NEW SEMESTER BEGINS A beguiling, sinister collection of 12 more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, MK Lobb and more! Twelve original dark academia stories from bestselling thriller writers – imagine darkened libraries, exclusive elite schools, looming Gothic towers, charismatic professors, illicit affairs, the tang of autumn in the air… and the rivalries and obsessions that lead to murder. Featuring stories from: Olivie Blake Genevieve Cogman Ariel Djanikian Elspeth Wilson MK Lobb Jamison Shea Kate Alice Marshall Erica Waters De Elizabeth Taylor Grothe Kit Mayquist Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

      These Dreaming Spires: A Dark Academia Anthology2025
      3,5
    • From the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six comes a tale of three siblings confronting their rivalries, dangerous abilities, and unrealized potential following their father's death. Thayer Wren, the brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech, has passed away, leaving his telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children vying for his legacy. Meredith, the accomplished eldest daughter and head of a groundbreaking biotech firm, has recently made headlines for curing mental illness. However, her father's fortune is crucial to keeping her journalist ex-boyfriend from exposing her secret: she feels like a fraud. Arthur, the youngest congressman in history, struggles with his failing marriage and re-election campaign. Gaining his father's approval through the Wrenfare throne could be his lifeline. Eilidh, once a celebrated ballerina, now works as a marketing executive after an injury ended her dance career. Lacking accolades compared to her siblings, she hopes her father's will will validate her worth by proving she was his favorite. As the siblings navigate their complex relationships and personal challenges, the competition for their father's legacy intensifies. In this high-stakes battle, none will emerge unscathed, but only one Wren can claim victory.

      Gifted & Talented2025
      3,6
    • Januaries

      Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Exploring themes of life, death, and enduring love, this collection features a diverse array of characters, including a burnt-out spirit, a banished fairy, and a Victorian orphan navigating her unusual circumstances. The narrative intertwines modified fairytales with contemporary heists and absurdist poetry, creating a whimsical yet poignant reflection on existence. Readers will encounter unique situations, such as a multiverse assassin's nostalgia and an innovative auditing system aimed at reclaiming youth, all culminating in a celebration of love and revenge.

      Januaries2024
      3,8
    • From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake) comes Twelfth Knight, an grumpy/sunshine YA romantic comedy and coming of age story about taking up space in the world and learning what it means to let others in.Viola Reyes is annoyed.Her painstakingly crafted tabletop game campaign was shot down, her best friend is suggesting she try being more "likable," and school runningback Jack Orsino is the most lackadaisical Student Body President she's ever seen, which makes her job as VP that much harder. Vi's favorite escape from the world is the MMORPG Twelfth Knight, but online spaces aren't exactly kind to girls like her--girls who are extremely competent and have the swagger to prove it. So Vi creates a masculine alter ego, choosing to play as a knight named Cesario to create a safe haven for herself.But when a football injury leads Jack Orsino to the world of Twelfth Knight, Vi is alarmed to discover their online alter egos--Cesario and Duke Orsino--are surprisingly well-matched.As the long nights of game-play turn into discussions about life and love, Vi and Jack soon realise they've become more than just weapon-wielding characters in an online game. But Vi has been concealing her true identity from Jack, and Jack might just be falling for her offline...

      Twelfth Knight2024
      3,8
    • The Atlas Complex

      • 672pagine
      • 24 ore di lettura

      The much-anticipated final instalment in Olivie Blake's dark academia trilogy that began with the New York Times bestselling phenomenon, The Atlas Six.

      The Atlas Complex2024
      3,0
    • In These Hallowed Halls

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      ENROLLMENT BEGINS NOW A beguiling, sinister collection of 12 dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, M.L. Rio, Susie Yang and more! In these stories, dear student, retribution visits a lothario lecturer; the sinister truth is revealed about a missing professor; a forsaken lover uses a séance for revenge; an obsession blooms about a possible illicit affair; two graduates exhume the secrets of a reclusive scholar; horrors are uncovered in an obscure academic department; five hopeful initiates must complete a murderous task and much more! Featuring brand-new stories from: Olivie Blake M.L. Rio David Bell Susie Yang Layne Fargo J.T. Ellison James Tate Hill Kelly Andrew Phoebe Wynne Kate Weinberg Helen Grant Tori Bovalino Definition of dark academia in English: dark academia 1. An internet subculture concerned with higher education, the arts, and literature, or an idealised version thereof with a focus on the pursuit of knowledge and an exploration of death. 2. A set of aesthetic principles. Scholarly with a gothic edge – tweed blazers, vintage cardigans, scuffed loafers, a worn leather satchel full of brooding poetry. Enthusiasts are usually found in museums and darkened libraries.

      In These Hallowed Halls2024
      3,3
    • Masters of Death

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      A tale of vampires, ghosts and death himself. From the bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death by Olivie Blake is a spellbinding, page-turning and queer fantasy. 'Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent' - Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights This book is about an estate agent. Only she's a vampire, the house on sale is haunted, and its ghost was murdered. When Viola Marek hires Fox D'Mora to deal with a ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is not a medium at all. He's a fraud - and the godson of Death. As the mystery of the mansion unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into an unlikely quest that neither wants nor expects. They'll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a steadfast reaper, and an angel with her own secrets. It transpires that an inconvenient dead body and a lost love are intrinsically linked. Can this coalition of unwilling allies solve this conundrum and un-haunt a house - by winning a devious immortal game? This edition features beautiful interior illustrations from Little Chmura. 'If you enjoyed Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens, you will adore this book' - Starburst Magazine

      Masters of Death2023
      3,8
    • In New York City, two rival witch families fight for the upper hand. The Antonova sisters are beautiful, cunning and ruthless, and their mother - known only as Baba Yaga - is the elusive supplier of premium intoxicants. Their adversaries, the influential Fedorov brothers, serve their crime boss father. Named Koschei the Deathless, his enterprise dominates the shadows of magical Manhattan.For twelve years, the families maintained a fraught stalemate. Then everything is thrown into disarray. Bad blood carries them to the brink of disaster, even as fate draws together a brother and sister from either side. Yet the siblings still struggle for power and internal conflicts could destroy each family from within. That is, if the enmity between empires doesn't destroy both sides first.From the no.1 international bestselling author of The Atlas Six, One For My Enemy is a captivating fantasy story of ambition, sacrifice and the enduring power of family legacies.

      One for My Enemy2023
      3,7
    • The Atlas Paradox

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      The Atlas Paradox is the long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake's New York Times bestselling dark academic sensation The Atlas Six—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos. Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime. Five are now members of the Society. Two paths lay 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. "The Atlas Six introduced six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library, and then sets them against one another in a series of stunning betrayals and reversals. As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic...half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight."—New York Times bestselling author Holly Black

      The Atlas Paradox2022
      3,6
    • My mechanical romance

      • 266pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      From Alexene Farol Follmuth the globally bestselling, TikTok viral author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake) comes My Mechanical Romance, an adorable opposites-attract YA romance that explores the vulnerability of first love.Nerds are so hot.Especially battle-robot-building nerds. When Bel accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she's forced into joining the robotics club.Enter Mateo Luna, perfect on paper - captain of the football team and the robotics club - who recognizes Bel as a potential asset, even if they couldn't be more different. And as the nights of after-school work grow longer, Bel and Teo realize they've made more than just a combat-ready robot for the championship: they've made a connection themselves.But with graduation approaching, their differences and what they want for their futures, threatens what they've built together. Can they survive Nationals without breaking their robots - or their hearts?

      My mechanical romance2022
      3,9
    • The Answer You Are Looking For Is Yes

      • 394pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Within the pages of Witch Way Magazine are tales of magic and witchcraft, love and romance, creatures and spells. A mystical anthropologist desperate to find his lost brother trips and falls into another realm; a witch forced to return to her remote hometown gets trapped with the man she's pretending to date; a journalist banished to an island by her ex turns out to have a fair hand at babysitting monsters; a preternaturally lucky Millennial politician falls for her problematically unlucky neighbor; and a disgruntled tech employee uncovers a surprising secret while seeking revenge on her not-so-altruistic boss. From fiction contributor Olivie Blake, these stories of paranormal romance, adventure, humor, and misdeeds once exclusive to Witch Way Magazine are available to own for the first time, along with a new story written specifically for the collection.

      The Answer You Are Looking For Is Yes2020
      3,9
    • From the no. 1 international bestselling author of The Atlas Six. 'Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent' - Chloe Gong Chicago, sometime. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change. Everything else, however, is slightly different. Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth - that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage - means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes. Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken. Reader reviews for The Atlas Six: 'The most brilliant, immersive, magic-made-real book I've ever read!' 'Deftly woven plot and amazing ensemble cast' 'Believe the hype! Absolutely fantastic!'

      Alone With You in the Ether. A Love Story2020
      3,7
    • L'Atlas Six di Olivie Blake è un romanzo fantasy che esplora temi di segreti, tradimento e seduzione. Benvenuti nella Società Alessandrina. Quando i migliori maghi del mondo ricevono un'opportunità straordinaria, accettare è facile. Solo sei praticanti vengono invitati ogni decennio per occupare cinque posti. Libby Rhodes e Nico de Varona sono nemici inseparabili, cosmologi in grado di controllare la materia con la mente. Parisa Kamali è una telepatica che percepisce i segreti più profondi della mente. Reina Mori è una naturalista che comprende il flusso della vita. Callum Nova è un empatico che manipola i desideri altrui. Infine, c'è Tristan Caine, le cui abilità lo lasciano perplesso. Reclutati dal misterioso Atlas Blakely, viaggiano verso la sede londinese della Società. Qui, ciascuno deve studiare e innovare in ambiti esoterici. Se riusciranno a dimostrare il loro valore, nel corso di un anno, sopravvivranno. La maggior parte di loro.

      The Atlas Six. Conoscere è spargere sangue. Ediz. italiana2020
      3,5
    • La Petite Mort

      • 218pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Inheriting a house in the New Orleans French Quarter comes with unexpected challenges for Marisa Marrero, including a friendship with the enigmatic Jack St. Germaine, who may have a hidden past. As she navigates her new life, she encounters Elisabeth Clavier, a vampire with a dangerous reputation. With trust issues and a demon's warning complicating her decisions, Marisa must confront her growing powers and the consequences of her choices, leading to a pivotal night that tests her alliances.

      La Petite Mort2019
      3,5