Where the Dark Stands Still By A. B. Poranek

In this gripping young adult fantasy reminiscent of "An Enchantment of Ravens" and "House of Salt and Sorrows," Liska, burdened by her dangerous magic, ventures into the perilous spirit-wood to obtain a mythical fern flower that grants a wish to rid her of her powers. Despite the risks, she strikes a deal with the demon warden of the wood, The Leszy, offering a year of servitude in exchange for the flower.

Transported to The Leszy's eerie manor, Liska discovers she's not the first to make this pact, and her predecessors have vanished without a trace. To survive, Liska must unravel her host's enigmatic past and confront the malevolent forces lurking in the shadows.

As she delves deeper into the mysteries of the manor and the woods, Liska confronts both figurative and literal ghosts, all while grappling with the realization that to defeat the looming threat, she must confront the monstrous power she's always sought to suppress.

Haunted by secrets and surrounded by danger, Liska faces a choice: embrace the darkness within or succumb to the relentless terror that threatens to consume her and everything she holds dear. With the fate of her world hanging in the balance, Liska's journey becomes a battle not only for survival but also for the courage to embrace her true nature. 📚❤️