A review by stitchesandpages811
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

5.0

Format: Print 

I genuinely don’t think I am going to be able to do this book justice in my review. It was fantastic and it’s a book I can see myself returning to again and again in the future, but I actually have no idea how to describe it. Things that I loved: 

  • Our complex and yet relatable characters 
  • The strength of Liska, our main character, and how she was able to carry on in such difficult circumstances (both in terms of how she didn’t fit in her village and at the end – if you know you know) 
  • The found family dynamics and the development of individual and group relationships 
  • The atmospheric and moving writing style 
  • The setting that felt like its own character 
  • The infusion of Polish folklore 
  • That ending – props to A.B. Poranek for not doing the obvious because wow, I did not see that coming! 

Overall, this was a beautiful, atmospheric and yet easy to follow read. I cannot wait to see what this author does next – given their debut, I am sure it will be incredible.