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From illumicrate:
February’s
theme is SPARKS FLY! You know those books where the characters and their love
interests have undeniable chemistry? And you absolutely cannot wait for their
next interaction? This theme is all about THAT!
Our featured
book this month is a March release that’s a gorgeously written fantasy about a
girl from the harshest part of society, where you either follow the rules, or
pay a tithe and suffer the consequences. She keeps her head down, and her
dangerous secret close to her chest. But when she encounters an intriguing
traveler, with whom she has an undeniable connection, will she give into
temptation? Can she trust someone who asks, above all, not to be
trusted? Our Illumicrate edition has an exclusive cover, sprayed edges and
is signed by the author!
Items are
inspired by Stalking Jack the Ripper, A Darker Shade of Magic, The Winner’s
Curse, Sorcery of Thorns and Serpent & Dove! We will be including one of
our tin storage items in this box and you guys are gonna LOVE the stunning
design of it!
Unboxing of my illumicrate
This was such a fantastic box and my first ever illumicrate. I would absolutely recommend a book subscription to anyone that not only loves reading but also likes book related items that can allow the reader to further interact and involve themselves in the reading process. Illumicrate also offers readers the choice between monthly subscriptions with the added gifts option or book only option, which is great for anyone looking to subscribe and prefers to have a choice for their subscription package.Below is the items included in February's box and will include spoilers, but hopefully this will help others to decide whether illumicrate is the right book subscription service for you or whether a general book subscription is of interest to individuals.
The Items
This tin is absolutely gorgeous and if you haven't already read the Stalking Jack the Ripper Series by Kerri Maniscalco then hopefully these quotes will inspire you to, what are you waiting for?
Featuring some of our favourite quotes from the series, this tin is perfect for storing your scalpels (or other things if you aren’t Audrey Rose Wadsworth).
Artwork by
Lilith (@LILITH_SAUR)
These gorgeous
coasters feature two of our very favourite couples: Kell and Lila, and Rhy and
Alucard from A Darker Shade of Magic.
&
Our hearts
reflect bookmark clip
Featuring symbols
from the book, and a quote perfect for this box, this bookmark clip is inspired
by Serpent & Dove.
These two items aren't only beautifully created but they are really useful too. A bookmark is always fantastic help for your next book obsession and whilst you read it you can have your tea or coffee waiting patiently next to you.
Created by Madame
Alchemie (@MADAMEALCHEMIE)
This dreamy
scent totally transports us to Valoria, the setting of The Winner’s Curse.
This perfume is so beautifully crafted, the tones of Honey, Orange and Jasmine blend subtly together and create a calming yet powerful perfume full of Deception.
Back to back
popsocket
Artwork by
Angela De Vito (@ANGELAANIMATES)
This popsocket
is perfect for showing off your allegiance to your OTP (One true pairing) from Sorcery of Thorns!
This popsocket is a fantastic addition to any avid readers phone, with mostly everyone in possession of a phone (though not everyone), this will get used by a lot of box subscribers. And it's another great way to express your love of reading.
The Book: The Midnight Lie, Marie Rutkoski
Who loves exclusive books and what other exclusive features do you like in your books?
This illumicrate edition comes signed by the author and includes a letter written by the author to her readers too.
Synopsis (From Goodreads)
Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest.
But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away who whispers rumors that the High Caste possesses magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.
Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, beloved author Marie Rutkoski returns with an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us—and the lies we tell ourselves.
Conclusion
I really loved receiving my first ever illumicrate, of course I will definitely be reading the book at some point now that its been added to my TBR (to be read) pile. And I love the book items that come as part of the monthly box and will be using them as well as placing them on special display on my bookshelf.
Importantly, I think its fantastic that illumicrate, as well as other book subscription providers, offer and support individual and small business owners by including their works too in the box along with the support and love given to the authors that they include in their boxes.
Afterthoughts
Do you subscribe to illumicrate? If so, what do you love about their subscription box?
Do you collect other subscription boxes, would you recommend them? What do they offer that is different to illumicrate?
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