August 2020 Fairyloot

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Fairyloot is a Young Adult book subscription box focusing on fantasy based out of the UK. Each month you receive a new Young Adult hardback book and 5-6 bookish goodies. Like most book boxes the hardback are special editions and the items are a combination of both practical things and more decorative items. August’s theme is Let the Games Begin.

The bookish items included this month are a Nevernight bookmark, a golden egg bath bomb, an Aurora Rising pin, a notebook inspired by Stalking Jack the Ripper, a Scythe magnet, and An Ember In the Ashes book sleeve. Each month also includes two tarot card this month featuring Mia and Mr. Kindly from Nevernight.

All Fairyloot books come with exclusive covers and are signed by the author. The box also includes an author letter for each book. This months book is Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar which also came with gold sprayed edges. The story is a contemporary fantasy inspired by Hindu mythology where a young woman is forced to be her celestial families human champion while also trying to save her father.

September’s theme is Under the Sea.

August 2020 OwlCrate

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Owl Crate is a young adult book subscription box where every month you receive one new hardcover book and an assortment of bookish goodies connected to the monthly theme. Some of these items are very practical and some are better suited as decor or for a pin/builtin board. August’s theme is Written in the Stars.

Each box includes different bookish goodies that fit the theme of the month and are connected to other books. This months items include a star shaped bottle with sliver push pins, a Strange the Dreamer bandana, a pen with a star on top, a Starless Sea book sleeve, and an Aurora Rising inspired clipboard.

Every month Owl Crate has a new young adult hardback book that has an exclusive cover, is signed and comes with a letter from the author. The enamel pin that is in every box is also inspired by that months book. This months book is Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar which also has purple sprayed edges. The book is a Hindu inspired fantasy where a young woman is sent on a quest to be the human champion of her celestial family and decide which house will be the next ruler of the heaven while saving her father.

September’s theme is A Glorious Haunting.

Unplugged Book Box: XL Horror Fandoms Box

On August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, UnpluggedLeave a comment

Unplugged Book Box is a subscription box focusing on self care with a bookish twist. They have both Adult and Young Adult monthly book boxes and specialty boxes. I have been wanting to try out Unplugged for a while now and when I heard about them doing a horror box that would arrive before Halloween I had to try it. The box I bought was the XL Horror Fandoms box which had a few more items than the Large Horror Fandoms box. This box is just a goodies box so no book was included.

The bookish items included were:

An Edgar Allen Poe Blanket
An Edgar Allen Poe Book Sleeve
A Ninth House Headband
The Exorcist pillow case
A Pan’s Labyrinth mug
It perfume
HP Lovecraft Bookends
Midsommar Tea with a skull spoon
A plague doctor enamel pin
The Shining soap
Trick R Treat Bath bomb
Friday the 13th lotion
A Bates Motel candle
The Blob candle

I generally don’t love just goodies boxes as I worry that I won’t love the items and won’t use them. However, this box is amazing. It combines practical long use items such as blankets and mugs with items that can be used up like candles and soaps. I would recommend Unplugged Book Box and their fandoms boxes for anyone looking to a unique box and experience.

July 2020 Fairyloot

On August 28, 2020August 24, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, FairylootLeave a comment

For July I decided to try out a book box that I had hear about but had never received before. Fairyloot is a Young Adult book subscription box focusing on fantasy based out of the UK. Each month you receive a new Young Adult hardback book and 5-6 bookish goodies. Like most book boxes the hardback are special editions and the items are a combination of both practical things and more decorative items. July’s theme is Resilient Royals.

The bookish items included this month are a food/cake tray inspired by the Lunar Chronicles, a card holder, a set of magnetic bookmarks from the book Woven in Moonlight, and a candle inspired by Ash Princess. The candle smells like black currant with a hint of tea. The last two items are a Crescent City cushion cover and an art print with characters from The Bear and the Nightingale.

All Fairyloot books come with exclusive covers and are signed by the author. The box also includes and author letter for each book. This months book is Shielded by Kaylynn Flanders and also has black sprayed edges. In a world with a kingdom destroyed war the princess might just be the key to its survival.

August’s theme is Let the Games Begin.

I liked this box from Fairyloot but I didn’t love it. I do plan to order a few more boxes before deciding if this is a good book box for me or not.

July 2020 OwlCrate

On August 21, 2020August 19, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, OwlCrateLeave a comment

Each box includes different bookish goodies that fit the theme of the month and are connected to other books. This months items include the next Harry Potter inspired mug from Cara Kozik, an apron inspired by the Raven Cycle, Sour Cherry Scones tea from Riddle’s Tea Shoppe, a paper clip set, and a Star Wars inspired wooden bookmark.

Every month Owl Crate has a new young adult hardback book that has an exclusive cover, is signed and comes with a letter from the author. The enamel pin that is in every box is also inspired by that months book. This months book is Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson. This scifi adventure follows Andra who wakes up in the year 3102 after sleeping for a thousand years. She was only supposed to sleep for a hundred years but now that she is awake the society that she finds herself in calls her a Goddess but she will play along to find a way back to Earth. She must team up with an exiled prince to find out why she slept so long and try to survive.

August’s theme is Written in the Stars.

FaeCrate Iron Fae 10th Anniversay Hangover Kit

On July 17, 2020July 15, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, Fae CrateLeave a comment

When Fae Crate announced that they where doing a 10th Anniversay Hangover Kit for The Iron King by Julie Kagawa I order it because I had wanted to get into the series and I enjoy the excitement around book boxes.

This kit included a bath bomb, an envelope clutch, character cards, an arrow necklace, a key chain, and an enamel pin. The lager items were the Ash plushie, the Iron Fae book tin, and the blanket. I liked everything but I’ve never been a huge fan of the plushies so I might sell that in the future.

This Hangover kit also included the 10th Anniversary paperback edition of The Iron King which came with a signed book plate and a annotated chapter by Julie Kagawa.

These hangover kits are fun to get but designed with fans of the series in mind. Though they would also be good for those just getting into the series.

June 2020 Owl Crate

On July 6, 2020June 30, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, OwlCrateLeave a comment

Each box includes different bookish goodies that fit the theme of the month and are connected to other books. This months items include a Night Circus inspired coin bank/pencil holder, a shower steamer, mini-donuts flavored Cirque Du Freak inspired coffee from Bones Coffee company, a Greatest Showman inspired habit tracker, and a set of pencils with quotes from Shakespeare. I love most of these fandom but the one I’m most excited to see is Cirque Du Freak. Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan is one of my favorite childhood series but no one ever does anything for it.

Every month Owl Crate has a new young adult hardback book that has an exclusive cover, is signed and comes with a letter from the author. The enamel pin that is in every box is also inspired by that months book. This months book is Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles. Which this book publication was delayed but Owlcrate was allowed to include their special cover less embossed hardback during the original publication month. Where Dreams Descend is a re-imagining of Phantom of the Opera and Moulin Rouge where a group of magicians face off in magical feats to determine the next head liner of the Conquering Circus.

July’s theme is Date with Destiny.

May 2020 OwlCrate

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Each box includes different bookish goodies that fit the theme of the month and are connected to other books.This months items included a wooden magnet, a set of stainless steel straws, pot holders inspired by Hart of Iron, and vinyl stickers.

Every month Owl Crate has a new young adult hardback book that has an exclusive cover, is signed and comes with a letter from the author. The enamel pin that is in every box is also inspired by that months book. This months book is Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova. In a world inspired by Inquisition-era Spain, Renata has been forced to carry out the King’s wrath killing many of her own people. Now a spy working for the rebels Renata must complete a top secret mission and uncover the secrets of her past.

In May two books where included the new hardcover and a graphic novel, Witchy by Ariel Slamet Ries. Witchy is set in a world where hair length determines ones powers as a witch but having hair that’s too long will get you killed. When the Witch Guard conscription comes Nyneve must find her own path and create her own future.

June’s theme is All the World’s a Stage.

April 2020 OwlCrate

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Each box includes different bookish goodies that fit the theme of the month and are connected to other books. The items included were a canvas pouch with a bamboo moon phase banner in it, a Shatter Me inspired tote bag, a notebook with a quote from Oscar Wilde, a crescent moon bracelet, and a 300 piece puzzle with Remus Lupin from Harry Potter on it.

Every month Owl Crate has a new young adult hardback book that has an exclusive cover, is signed and comes with a letter from the author. The enamel pin that is in every box is also inspired by that months book. This months book is Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie. This time the book also comes with sprayed edges. The story follows Ailesse who has been training to become a Bone Crier, who are the only ones who can stop the dead from attacking the living, but she must kill the boy she is destined to love. Bastien has been seeking revenge for the death of his father but now his fate is intertwined with Ailesse.

May’s theme is Rebels with A Cause.

March 2020 Fae Crate

On May 4, 2020May 3, 2020 By AllieS.In Book Box, Fae CrateLeave a comment

I like to try out different book boxes both from companies that I’ve bought from before and new companies every so often to see how book boxes are changing. Fae Crate is a primarily young adult fantasy subscription box with several box options each month. Sadly, most of the monthly boxes have been let down for me but this years March box which is also their anniversary box is much better. There is still a few items that I won’t get much use out of but it think the company is slowly getting higher quality items.

Much like other boxes they include one new hard back book and bookish items. The bookish items included were a necklace inspired by The Maiden Ship which is this months book, an ACOTAR enamel pin, a skyward patch tote bag to put iron on patches on. They also included a Crown of Feathers patch to use on the bag, a Spin the Dawn blanket, and their monthly art and Polaroids. I like most of the items but I’m not a iron on patch person so I probably won’t use the patch on the bag.

Also Fae Crate always includes a e book code which can make the cost better if one isn’t a fan of most of the items. This months e book is Iridescent Fury by Zachary James. This months book is The Maiden Ship by Micheline Ryckman and it comes with a signed book plate. For this edition of the book the hard back is embossed and comes with a reversible dust jacket with exclusive art. The story follows Dain Alloway who has been sailing on the ship The Maiden for most of his life but this all changes when he wakes one night to find a mysterious woman in his cabin.