librarianlayla 's review for:

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik
4.75
challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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: Complicated

I knew it would hurt, and I did it anyway. 

For fans of dark academia, unlikely hero's and monsters in every guise - try this trilogy.