FairyLoot - February 2020
Theme: Rulebreakers
Items: - Bookish Lip Balm by Little Heart Gifts
- Foiled Scarf by @taratjah
- Serpent & Dove Mug by @merwildandco and @taratjah
- Art Print by @noverantale
- Luggage Tag by @bookmarkd.tattoos and @loveyoumorestudio
- Foil Bookmarks and Stickers by @noverantale
- Tarot Cards by @gabriella.bujdoso
- The Shadow Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Review: Check out Sammie's first impressions in the video:I got this box thinking that it was going to be the last set of An Ember in the Ashes tarot cards, but it turns out it was a new fandom. So oh well, I have a box for no reason.
The first item on the card is the lip balm, this was strawberry prosecco flavour. I absoloutely love prosecco, so this smelt amazing to me. I hadn't read the fandom it was based off which was Wicked Saints, it isn't on my to be read list, so I honestly don't get the connection but someone will who is part of this fandom.
The next item on the card was a foiled scarf, I originally thought this was from The Cruel Prince as it gave those vibes. But it is actually based on The Sorcery of Thorns. It is a beautiful scarf and the pattern is pretty cute and cool, it's a cat sat on books with thorns going around it.
A mug was the main item in the box in my opinion apart from the book. It was based on Serpent and Dove. I never actually connected the two main characters in the book to be Serpent and Dove. Not sure if i did when I read it but I actually really can't remember. The design on the cup was actually really pretty but I did find it was a bit dark.
The next item was an art print based on the book We Hunt the Flame. I've not read this book and it's not on my TBR, so I can't really have an opinion on it apart from that I really don't like art work unless it is Harry Potter.
A luggage tag from the Lord of the Rings was in the box too, I'm actually really pleased about this item because we now have 2 luggage tags for our suitcases when we go away. So I'm super excited to use them. The design is pretty cool too and it's bright and colourful. Only thing I think it lacks is a name and address section in case it goes missing.
The next set of items was based on the Nevernight series by Jay Kristoff. It was two foil bookmarks and a sticker these were pretty cool. I didn't realise that they were a set until I read the spoiler card. I loved how they all matched together. The colours were quite bold so it made the patterns stand out.
The final item in the box was the tarot cards, these were based on Strange the Dreamer and it was Lazlo and Sarai. They looked pretty awesome but I'm not a fan of this duology. I managed book one but I could not finish Muse of Nightmares, I just felt like the series wasn't for me sadly.
The book this month came with a set of post cards, art work of the two main characters, the dust jacket had art work on the back which was pretty amazing and there was a nice foil design on the actual book under the dust jacket. The book also came signed, it just didn't have any sprayed edges or stenciled edges. But with all the other things it made it just as special. The book does sound interesting but I'm not entirely sure when I will get round to reading it as I'm so behind on books.Written by Sammie.
FairyLoot - February 2020
Theme: Rulebreakers
Items:
- Bookish Lip Balm by Little Heart Gifts
- Foiled Scarf by @taratjah
- Serpent & Dove Mug by @merwildandco and @taratjah
- Art Print by @noverantale
- Luggage Tag by @bookmarkd.tattoos and @loveyoumorestudio
- Foil Bookmarks and Stickers by @noverantale
- Tarot Cards by @gabriella.bujdoso
- The Shadow Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Review:
Check out Sammie's first impressions in the video:
I got this box thinking that it was going to be the last set of An Ember in the Ashes tarot cards, but it turns out it was a new fandom. So oh well, I have a box for no reason.
The first item on the card is the lip balm, this was strawberry prosecco flavour. I absoloutely love prosecco, so this smelt amazing to me. I hadn't read the fandom it was based off which was Wicked Saints, it isn't on my to be read list, so I honestly don't get the connection but someone will who is part of this fandom.
The next item on the card was a foiled scarf, I originally thought this was from The Cruel Prince as it gave those vibes. But it is actually based on The Sorcery of Thorns. It is a beautiful scarf and the pattern is pretty cute and cool, it's a cat sat on books with thorns going around it.
A mug was the main item in the box in my opinion apart from the book. It was based on Serpent and Dove. I never actually connected the two main characters in the book to be Serpent and Dove. Not sure if i did when I read it but I actually really can't remember. The design on the cup was actually really pretty but I did find it was a bit dark.
The next item was an art print based on the book We Hunt the Flame. I've not read this book and it's not on my TBR, so I can't really have an opinion on it apart from that I really don't like art work unless it is Harry Potter.
A luggage tag from the Lord of the Rings was in the box too, I'm actually really pleased about this item because we now have 2 luggage tags for our suitcases when we go away. So I'm super excited to use them. The design is pretty cool too and it's bright and colourful. Only thing I think it lacks is a name and address section in case it goes missing.
The next set of items was based on the Nevernight series by Jay Kristoff. It was two foil bookmarks and a sticker these were pretty cool. I didn't realise that they were a set until I read the spoiler card. I loved how they all matched together. The colours were quite bold so it made the patterns stand out.
The final item in the box was the tarot cards, these were based on Strange the Dreamer and it was Lazlo and Sarai. They looked pretty awesome but I'm not a fan of this duology. I managed book one but I could not finish Muse of Nightmares, I just felt like the series wasn't for me sadly.
The book this month came with a set of post cards, art work of the two main characters, the dust jacket had art work on the back which was pretty amazing and there was a nice foil design on the actual book under the dust jacket. The book also came signed, it just didn't have any sprayed edges or stenciled edges. But with all the other things it made it just as special. The book does sound interesting but I'm not entirely sure when I will get round to reading it as I'm so behind on books.
Written by Sammie.
Book Box Club - February 2020
Theme: Roses are Red
Items: - The Upside of Falling by Alex Light
- Couples Mug by Ink and Wonder
- Clubhouse Invite
- Chocolate Brownie Mug Mix by Bakein
- Rose Scrunchie by Lady Sarah Collections
- Love Letters Notepad by Kimcarlika
- Just Me & My Book Tote by Book Box Club
Review: I am currently subscribed to Illumicrate and I didn’t feel like I wanted Illumicrate’s February box. So instead I skipped a month and got Book Box Club’s as I prefered how the book sounded. I knew either way it was going to be a romance.
The book was The Upside of Falling by Alex Light. It is about a couple that fake a relationship and end up falling for each other for real. It will be a while until I actually read it and review it. It has a pretty blue cover and matching bookplate. It also came with a recipe card for something called Jelly Bells. I enjoy baking, so it’s fun having bookish recipes to consider doing.
Next thing in the box was the clubhouse invite. This is an invitation to be in an online book group to discuss the book with other readers and the author. It does sound really cool. However, I still haven’t attended one of these due to being so behind on my reading list. Who knows maybe one day I will read a book as soon as I receive it.
The first item in the box was the mug. This mug had a beautiful design of loads of books and on the books were famous bookish couples. Such as Magnus and Alex and Peeta and Katniss. I do really like the design, the only flaw is the size. It is very small compared to mugs I usually receive in boxes or own in general. I do have some guests that prefer a smaller mug so we have been using it on them but for me personally it’s too small.
The mug however is perfect size for the next item, the brownie mug mix. This was a brownie mix you can place in a mug and add butter and milk. Then you place it in the microwave and you’ve got yourself a brownie in a mug. It didn’t look delicious and I used a bigger mug unaware that the box mug would be the right size. However, it tasted beautiful. I’d happily have more of these. It was really simple and tasted great.
Then I got the roses scrunchie. I have never owned a scrunchie before, I think they’re pretty though. I just never bothered to buy one, didn’t think they were very me. However, I thought I’d give it a go when I wore the right outfit. Basically one with green or red in it. I tried it and I loved it. It just made my ponytail look fuller. I was worried it would make it look thinner due to not having long hair. I’d happily wear it again.
Then I got a notepad. It’s one where you can rip the paper off, I like those types. I actually needed one as well because it won’t be long until the one I’m currently using will run out. Now I have more ready for it. It’s a pretty design and a nice size, a bit smaller than my current one but it’s big enough. So far I’ve used it to map out the family trees of Chain of Gold. As I got so confused on who’s kid is who’s.
The final item was a bookish tote bag. I like the tote bag, I now have a big collection of them. I’m still not tired of them though, so keep them coming. I do like it when there are other styles of bags too though. I just seem to always find a use for a tote bag.
Overall, I really liked this box. I think my only issue with Book Box Club that prevents me giving 5 star ratings is that the books don’t have anything special done to them like sprayed edges for example. Also when you compare them to the other companies like FairyLoot and Illumicrate they do have slightly less items. But I respect they are smaller and slightly cheaper company and I do like getting it every now and then when I fancy a break from Illumicrate or FairyLoot.
Rating: 4.5 runes out of 5
Theme: Rulebreakers
The first item on the card is the lip balm, this was strawberry prosecco flavour. I absoloutely love prosecco, so this smelt amazing to me. I hadn't read the fandom it was based off which was Wicked Saints, it isn't on my to be read list, so I honestly don't get the connection but someone will who is part of this fandom.
The next item on the card was a foiled scarf, I originally thought this was from The Cruel Prince as it gave those vibes. But it is actually based on The Sorcery of Thorns. It is a beautiful scarf and the pattern is pretty cute and cool, it's a cat sat on books with thorns going around it.
The next item was an art print based on the book We Hunt the Flame. I've not read this book and it's not on my TBR, so I can't really have an opinion on it apart from that I really don't like art work unless it is Harry Potter.
A luggage tag from the Lord of the Rings was in the box too, I'm actually really pleased about this item because we now have 2 luggage tags for our suitcases when we go away. So I'm super excited to use them. The design is pretty cool too and it's bright and colourful. Only thing I think it lacks is a name and address section in case it goes missing.
The next set of items was based on the Nevernight series by Jay Kristoff. It was two foil bookmarks and a sticker these were pretty cool. I didn't realise that they were a set until I read the spoiler card. I loved how they all matched together. The colours were quite bold so it made the patterns stand out.
The final item in the box was the tarot cards, these were based on Strange the Dreamer and it was Lazlo and Sarai. They looked pretty awesome but I'm not a fan of this duology. I managed book one but I could not finish Muse of Nightmares, I just felt like the series wasn't for me sadly.
