Where the Dark Stands Still

The magical girl and the boy with a tree for a heart

Bewertung am 17.06.2024
Bewertungsnummer: 2224687
Bewertet: Buch (Gebundene Ausgabe)

This book was described as Howls Moving Castle but darker and with polish mythology. I think that sums it up pretty well and I ate that whole thing up like it was the sweetest treat. It has kinda eery but still cozy vibes yet at the same time the stakes are very high. Poranek brings us into a magical forest with dark and dangerous monsters and a moody yet intriguing wielder of magic called the Leszy. Both him and Liska, our protagonist, are amazing characters and undergo a sweet development that not only leads them closer to each other but also to some other creatures they stumble upon in the house under the rowan tree which ends up in a beautiful found family trope. I loved Poraneks writing and am ready to read anything else she might publish in the future because this was amazing!

Enchanting Polish Folklore

Bewertung am 09.09.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2591091
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

I absolutely adored the characters, the storyline and the use of polish folklore. The story carries a sense of adventure and enchantment that I haven’t seen in many fantasy books. The love story is not the main focus and it doesn’t feel forced, which felt quite refreshing. Definitely recommend!!