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A review by allyareads
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
One of my favourite things in the universe is a sentient house. My other favourite is a broody, chaotic, bisexual wizard. Niche, I know but you can understand how excited I was when I found out that it wasn't just Howl's Moving Castle that fits the bill.
This is the Polish folklore version of Howl's Moving Castle (the Ghibli movie not the Diana Wynne Jones book). It's just as beautiful, atmospheric, and genuinely sweet.
It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it's a solid cozy fantasy easy read.
Thank you Penguin for the reader copy I had such a good time.
This is the Polish folklore version of Howl's Moving Castle (the Ghibli movie not the Diana Wynne Jones book). It's just as beautiful, atmospheric, and genuinely sweet.
It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it's a solid cozy fantasy easy read.
Thank you Penguin for the reader copy I had such a good time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Abandonment