A. B. Poranek
Polish-CanadianFantasyRomanceGothicYoung Adult (YA)
A. B. Poranek grew up splitting her time between Ontario, Canada, and rural Poland. She completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, 'Where the Dark Stands Still,' is an instant New York Times bestseller and an ode to Poland's folktales. 'A Treachery of Swans' transports readers to a world inspired by 17th-century France.
Awards
['Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, nominee (2024) for Where the Dark Stands Still', 'Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Young Adult Literature, nominee (2025) for Where the Dark Stands Still']
Notable Works
['Where the Dark Stands Still', 'A Treachery of Swans', 'Cinderspell']
