The Curse That Binds Us

Every year Redd and her mother, Eleanor, must move to avoid the mysterious box from finding them. This year is different and they cannot find the box. Unknown to her mother, Redd has found the box down by the river and opens it. This one small act will cause chaos for them. John suddenly appears in town and wants to get to know Redd. Is his appearance associated with the mysterious box and the secrets it holds?

This book was fast paced, the characters were well developed, and it was written in first person point of view based on multiple viewpoints. I loved this story and the characters. Redd is tired of listening to her overbearing mother and wants to escape. The author does a great job incorporating the Roanoke Colony story. It is a sci-fi book with a hint of mystery and a bit of American history. I recommend this book and cannot wait for the next book in the series, “The Vows That Break Us” coming in the spring/summer of 2022.