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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a riveting and epic conclusion to the dark fantasy Scholomance trilogy! So many of my burning questions were answered in this one, and the new setting allowed for lots of different plot points to emerge and weave together.
I’ve really loved seeing the emotional growth from our main character El, as she tackles the monsters inside and outside her head, and starts to believe that she doesn’t always have to go it alone. Though this book unfolds at a much faster pace than the previous two, it never felt too rushed, and some of the newer characters really helped move things along (thank goodness for Liesel).
In addition to being a pretty fun dark fantasy series about wizards and monsters, Novik built in political undertones of privilege and oppression from the very first chapters, and all of El’s complicated feelings about enclaves provided much of the plot for this book. I loved seeing the teenage characters engage with the large systemic problems in their world, even when it was hard.
If I had one complaint: this series has a particular quirk of lots of high-stakes action combined with lots of narration, with El’s internal monologue often interrupting the action, and I mostly enjoyed this stylistic choice, but after a while I found myself wishing for a few more moments outside of El’s head.
Overall, an excellent and imaginative series with a deeply satisfying ending!
4.5 stars
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The finale of the Scholomance series was quite enjoyable. El goes back to kill Orion and, well, things go crazy from there. I did figure out the maw-mouth situation early in the book but there were still enough twists and turns to keep me interested.
adventurous
mysterious
Има моменти, в които се проточва доста книгата, но от средата нататък е направо уникална.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
I loved this! The final books of fantasy trilogies tend to fall apart, and this is a true exception. Plot details came together, the magic got more complicated but clearly built on what had been established before, and it's generally a delightful story of someone finding their path in the world. Read it in a single sitting on a plane and appreciated how completely it transported me.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Grief
Minor: Sexual content
Fast-paced, emotional, and darkly imaginative, The Golden Enclaves delivers a gripping conclusion to Novik’s Scholomance trilogy. El and Orion’s complex arcs shine, with a diverse, loveable cast and rich worldbuilding that balances magic, morality, and survival. While the happy ending feels too neat after so much buildup, the ride there is tense, adventurous, and unforgettable.