5 stars I chose this book from the Prime free monthly reading selection because I love this author. This book did not disappoint. It’s part of the “A Box of Draupnir” series, which I haven’t read, but now I am interested in reading. It’s difficult to envision the box of draupnir, though it is described in great detail, because it sounds like something I’ve never seen in my life. I imagine the box is based on the Draupnir (Old Norse "the dripper"), from Norse mythology, a gold ring possessed by the god Odin with the ability to multiply itself, but the box in the story contains a ruby. Regardless of how it looks, it’s the curse that really matters. When the curse is first introduced, it seems far-fetched and fanciful, as if it’s a figment of the imagination of Julianna. As the story continues, it becomes apparent that the curse is very real and very frightening. Des and Jules are not exempt from the effects of the curse either and it’s a nail-biter. I’m sure it will come as no surprise that Des and Jules meet early in the story, even if we don’t know her name at that time. As is observed toward the end of the story: “Of course everything went back to that one moment in time.” Indeed, everything that happens to them is a direct result of their first meeting, and events that transpired just prior to that. It is a very well-written and engaging story with relatable characters whose love for one another is clearly and empathetically related to the reader. This book is written for adults. I don’t like to quote anything that might be read by innocent eyes, but truly, it is the most intimate scenes that feature the most touching (no pun intended) emotions and clearest descriptions of what they feel for one another. They are the parts that most deserve to be quoted, but I won’t do it. I highly recommend this book and will be looking into others in the series. 6-13-2021
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