A review by kaylaswhitmore
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

3.75

A beautiful end to The Scholomance trilogy with a good balance of adventure, drama, and tenderness. Did not expect the series to end this way when I first began it, but I am pleasantly surprised! I think the pacing could have been a bit slower/more time could have been spent with the conclusion, but overall it was a fun read. A huge highlight of this book and the entire series for me is the focus on female friendships! It was wonderfully executed in a way I found both heartwarming and believable. I think certain aspects of the character relationships could have been addressed a bit better (i.e.
El not telling Orion about her and Liesel’s sexual relations
), but that didn’t take away too much from my general, positive experience! Would read again :)
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