Nikolai has a special ability. An ability he considers a curse. He's so weighed down that he can't lead a normal life. He's rejected by his parents and can't get close to anyone. He's been severely treated by professional who should have helped him, but just hurt him worse. He breaks free and just exist the best way he knows how. 
 Fiona is desperate to save enough money to move to Costa Rica. She doesn't want anything or anyone to stand in her way. She meets Nikolai and she struggles with her longing for him and her longing to move to away. As the story unfolds, you learn what is driving her to want to go so far away but she finds in Nikolai what she thought could never be. 
 This author has such a talent for getting me right in the feels. One of my favorite things she does is bring two people together who has suffered tragedy and show how they heal each other, pieces at a time. It's a slow burn love that builds and builds to a point that their bond seems unbreakable. By the time you get to the end, I'm filled to the brim with happiness for the couple. 
 This is such a beautiful read but it also has a bit of darkness to it. It's deserves the 5 stars I gave it. ARC provided by NetGalley.