A girl with a dark family legacy is willing to do anything to save her sick mother... even venture into the dark woods to request help from a dark fae sorcerer. He is a fae sorcerer who has a demon bound to his heart, weakening him and waiting for the bonds to break and consume him and everything he loves...unless he finds a sacrifice to take his place. Venya is consumed with guilt, blaming herself for her mother’s condition, and is willing to sacrifice anything to find her a cure. When she ventures to find Kassimir the Dark, she is attacked and saved by him... not knowing he is the same fae she is seeking. Kass wants nothing more than to save himself and get rid of the demon that is bound to him, but with Starfall getting closer and closer, he grows weaker... until he is literally handed the answer to all his problems in the form of a beautiful elf who he could sacrifice in his place... there’s only one problem: they are falling for each other. But their secrets... their betrayals.... how can they hope to make it work? Can they find a way to trust each other and save each other before it’s too late or will the demon be unleashed and the world end on Starfall. This was a really great and fast read, the story and world are contained and feels complete. The romance wasn’t too fast and the story definitely gave me Beauty and the Beast vibes.