A review by annatar1060
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

I personally love this book. It's enchanting! Definitely Cozy Adjacent. There are high stakes in a magical and fairytale setting with some dark, spooky, and gruesome tragedy. Also with a lot of beauty and wonder. There is found family and love. I loved how closely magic was connected to nature and each person had a different element representing their magic. Moths, Butterflies and Bees. This book was beautifully descriptive and had excellent characters whom I loved. The polish folklore made me want to connect more to my polish heritage and I really enjoyed the polish names. I love that we got to see the main characters through each other's eyes at one point or another. Made the love a little deeper. I want to read this again now that I know the secrets. 
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