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

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-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

4.25

There is some truly delectable description tucked away in here, if you can stomach the present tense (which always throws me off when I see it, but worked well). 

Lovingly rendered Polish legends, tenderly worded enemies to lovers, and a stellar ending. 

If I had any complaints, it’s the combination of a slow pacing and a difficulty understanding how, exactly, magic actually works in this world — given the way the book works, they’re tied together. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror and Violence

Minor: Sexual content

main character death, tragic end with a bittersweet hope for a souls return