Millie William wakes to a nightmare-her parents murdered in the middle of their living room, and a strange silver ring left behind as the only clue. The ring's symbol leads her back to Crudel, a beautiful hilltop village wrapped in mist, magic...and secrets. In Crudel, the forest watches. The villagers whisper. And Elias-the quiet, mysterious boy with grey eyes-seems to know more than he's willing to admit. Even as Millie finds herself drawn to him, she discovers the truth her parents died trying to hide: Crudel is alive. Its magic chooses who to love...and who to destroy. And sometimes love is the most dangerous curse of all.