Readers often suggest checking for specific content warnings due to the heavy themes of abuse, survival, and the nature of the central relationship before beginning the duet. The Boy & His Ribbon (Ribbon, #1) by Pepper Winters
It is a story about survival and the bonds formed in isolation, written with an intensity that stays with the reader long after the final page.
The narrative is immersive, focusing heavily on the internal growth and the psychological resilience of characters facing extreme circumstances.