Potential for a twist: The book is part of the forest's soul, and destroying it would destroy the forest. The protagonist has to find a balance. Or the book can only be accessed when the forest's temperature (literally or metaphorically) is right, hence "Cio" (heat).
Also, consider names for characters. Maybe the guardian is an ancient entity with a name in an old language. The protagonist's name should be simple, maybe something like Elia. The forest is Syang Baixar, so the guardian could have a name that's a play on that or something mystical. Livro No Cio Syang Baixar
Themes: Temptation vs. sacrifice, the danger of forbidden knowledge, connection between nature and ancient magic. Potential for a twist: The book is part