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Patrick Mancuso
is on page 98 of 637
It's a bit of a slow burn, but it is making it all the more compelling. To avoid spoilers that aren't in the book blurb, the tension happening right now is so enthralling. The combo of the characters unease from war looming and the readers' knowledge of Leningrad being attacked eventually are blending masterfully.
While this is occurring, there is a beautifully written and tender romance blooming. Lovely story so far
— Mar 08, 2026 11:23PM
While this is occurring, there is a beautifully written and tender romance blooming. Lovely story so far
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Patrick Mancuso
is 80% done
These most recent few chapters haven't been my favorite. While I have enjoyed the slow burn aspect to this book, these few I just read were incredibly repetitive. While I get what the author was going for, this section really could've benefitted being trimmed down. Way too much sex talk, too. I get it's a romance, but wholy moly. I like where it is headed now, though. Optimistic about how it will end.
— 12 hours, 33 min ago
Patrick Mancuso
is on page 517 of 637
This book has been astounding. Despite it being fiction, this story manages to encapsulate a very real retelling of actual historical events. The various descriptions, especially during the actual invasion, were incredibly hard-hitting topics yet delivering this sense of hope and pushing despite everything.
Sidenote: I often was hungry during this book because of how often hunger and food are mentioned iykyk
— Mar 14, 2026 11:38PM
Sidenote: I often was hungry during this book because of how often hunger and food are mentioned iykyk
Patrick Mancuso
is on page 274 of 637
This story has been so compelling. I really adore the two main characters and adore how much I hate the rest. I think this was intentional given the forbidden romance aspect of this book. The thing about this book is that it isn't really marked by world altering events but instead human moments that have arched slowly. Love the development so far. 👌
— Mar 11, 2026 11:04PM
