Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

It was a strange name, because though it was smaller than the Grand Palace, the “Little” Palace was still huge. It rose from the trees surrounding it like something carved from an enchanted forest, a cluster of dark wood walls and golden domes. As we drew closer, I saw that every inch of it was covered in intricate carvings of birds and flowers, twisting vines, and magical beasts.

this is how reading Shadow and Bone felt.

“Why do you waste all of your strength fighting your true nature?”

“Why can a Grisha possess but one amplifier? I will answer this question instead: What is infinite? The universe and the greed of men.”