We discuss Helnik, the relationship between Nina Zenik and Matthias Helvar. We interrogate such important questions as: Is one-sided growth in a relationship satisfying? How does Matthias’ faith impact their dynamic? What is Matthais’ greatest strength (hint: it’s not strength)? How is Nina such an incredible character? And we are left to wonder: does JJ like enemies to lovers relationships, or is it actually lovers to enemies? Contains spoilers for the Netflix Shadow and Bone show, the Six of Crows duology, and King of Scars duology, with the occasional Shadow and Bone trilogy reference.