I don't know why no one told me about this book sooner! It's soooko good!! A twisted religion. A scarred female lead who is trapped in a role she doesn't want, but doesn't allow that to dinner fighting spirit and her compassion. A dark, handsome and mysterious male lead. Adventure upon adventure with torture and battles and everything in-between. And that's just before you get to the halfway point!! The second half is even better than the first!!