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

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Words cannot explain how much I loved reading this. Before requesting it, I saw reviews and mentions that it reminded them of Howl’s Moving Castle, and this mixed with the Polish folklore (which I had never taken interest in before reading this) was such a beautiful combination. The following are my favourite quotes from this: 

‘Remember what you did last time? her mind whispers. If you free it, you will truly become a monster. ‘Fine’ Liska hisses, blood leaking down her arm. ‘Then let me be a monster.’’ 

‘’You are not a monster, Liska Radost. You are sunlight, and you breathe life into everything you touch.’’