I have sat on this review because I Loved it so much that I'm having a hard time articulating exactly what about this book I loved. so lets start with possible Trigger warnings:

SA/attempted SA
spousal abuse
Murder
ptsd/anxiety
and probably some others I have forgotten

I love how strong sophie even while battling her past trauma and Cruce is just a freaking badass Ancient forest Lord who has been cursed and does nothing but brood and hunger for life essence. until sophie comes along and he vows to protect what is his and she just so happens to be hiding out on a cabin in his woods....gahhh I Just can't!!! And his antlers! swoon!!