ARC reader - 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I was extremely excited to read this book because I had a feeling I would love it, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Not at all, not for one second.
The first book, Shadows of obsession, was a 4.5🌟 for me. If you haven’t read it, I recommend reading them in order, although they are interconnected standalones, I feel like the plot is important from the first couple’s POVs as well.
Maksim and Julia were such an amazing and a huge surprise, I cannot stress enough the feeling of heartbreak and love I had for them during this book.
I am super proud of the author for being able to get me hold my breath, cry, laugh and fall in love with this characters; it may sound a bit conceited, but it’s a bit hard for me to feel as many emotions reading a book, and it’s just as hard to make me add a book on my favorites list, but Shadows of the past really overcame any expectations I may have had.
Please get into this book checking the TWs and knowing your limits. There are sensitive topics and trauma the main characters, and not only, went through.
During the first book, I was extremely curious about the side characters. I heard on Romanian BookTok that the second book is so good, but damn, it truly truly is.
As this is Ramona’s second book, I was expecting the writing and storytelling to improve with each story. I can say that the plotting, translation, dealing with sensitivity of the trauma and overall development of the story were handled with care, love and attention to details, this book truly exceeded my expectations.
When I received it I was terrified I would cry because I had a feeling this book is a rollercoaster of emotions, but Ramona promised she will heal my heartbreak until the end of the book, and oh man, did she delivered.
I am recommending this book with not one single holdback and I’ll be here to discuss anytime on why do I recommend and love this book so much.
Now, again, not to put pressure on Ramona, but I can’t wait until we have the next one translated.
And for you, Ramona, thank you so much for sending me the ARC. Don’t ever give up, continue writing, improving, motivating others to write and read, and continue telling your stories. We will be here to listen, read, and fall in love with your characters.
Lots of love,
Adriana❤️