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Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

42 reviews

emilywemily6's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I quite enjoyed this! I loved how the story was so rooted in Polish folk tales, it makes me want to read more stories like it. I also really enjoyed the protagonists and their interactions. The character growth throughout the story was so interesting! I wasn't a huge fan of the romance, but it was pretty secondary to the actual relationship between the main characters. I enjoyed the secondary characters too and I feel like I will get more out of this book on a reread. The ending fit the dark fairytale vibe of the story, as a YA story this one was really good!
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denee16's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

I just finished this book and am currently sobbing. The folklore and magic was beautiful and watching Liska grow into her own was beautiful. The relationships that formed between the characters was so fascinating and led the story to its natural conclusion. I devoured this book. Hour by hour I let it consume my days and regret nothing.

The descriptions were fun and exciting and vivid.
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amy_q13's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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themelleh's review

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I had the pleasure of hearing Ania talk about this book and how she came up with some of the ideas for it. I was very surprised with how much I ended up enjoying it and how it hopefully alludes to a second book? Please?
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kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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alyvia_jeane's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Grandma not mad just hurt…”
I am still crying…
I didn’t have high expectations for this book at all in the beginning. I went into it blind and didn’t even know it was based on polish folklore and myths. It far exceeded my expectations and I need the physical immediately. I also cried for the last 20 pgs and had to cuddle with my boyfriend afterwards.🥲
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ms_morri1's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

If you love Howls Moving Castle (book or movie imo) you’ll love this story. I wouldn’t say it’s a one for one copy, but you can’t help but notice the similarities. That said, I don’t think it detracts from the charm of this tale. The heroine is very relatable, as she is like most young women trying to figure out who they are. While she starts out seeming very timid, the trauma she’s experienced by being a strange girl in a small village explains her lack of confidence. Our hero–on the other hand–is quite the opposite. Is very confident, to the point of possibly being too arrogant, until you realize he is has his own insecurities and trauma. Two people healing in different ways. And it’s lovely to see how they support each other.
I wouldn’t call this a cozy read, but a good fall read. A story with just enough of the spooky vibes to make it a great book to curl up with a cup of tea or coffee with. And though it is considered to be YA, it doesn’t fall back on those annoying YA tropes that can sometimes make it frustrating for an adult to read. I strongly recommend to anyone who is looking for a book to bring on those cozy fall vibes but isn’t quite into the cozy fantasy.
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chris_reads's review

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emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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andreaaaoid's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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rochelleisreading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

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