Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

Where the Dark Stands Still

A.B. Poranek

367 pages • first pub 2024 (view editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A reader who loves dark, atmospheric fantasies steeped in folklore and slow-burn romance, with morally complex characters and eerie mysteries.

Description

A girl with dangerous magic makes a risky bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous power in this young adult fantasy perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens and House of Salt and Sorrows.Liska knows that magic is monstrous, and its pr...

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Community Reviews

4.14
based on 5,708 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

mysterious: 71%

emotional: 66%

dark: 58%

sad: 29%

tense: 25%

hopeful: 24%

funny: 14%

inspiring: 11%

challenging: 10%

reflective: 9%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
74% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
67% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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