“Dare to Dream”. Shouldn’t that be everyone’s life motto? It just so happens to be the title of Fairyloot‘s Young Adult book box of April 2023 as well!
About Fairyloot
Fairyloot is one of the best known UK book boxes that ship internationally. They offer two types of subscription plans: Young Adult (book box with goodies or book-only) and Adult (book-only). In most cases, their featured books are fantasy books. Next to their monthly subscription, they also have special edition boxes and exclusive editions.
The teaser
This is the info we received upfront:
- The box is inspired by characters who persevere in the face of challenges, who refuse to give up until they’ve made their world a better place
- The book is inspired by Arthurian legend
- Follows two rivals who are forced to work together on a deadly quest
- Full of dark secrets, love, and revenge
The goodies
This box contained multiple collectible items:
- The next set of tarot cards, consisting of the Five and Six of Stars. Depicting characters from Daughter of Smoke & Bone (illustrated by @saramirza_art)
- The next mythology bookmarks, depicting Morpheus and Nike (art by @gracezhuart)
Next to these, the following goodies were included in the box:
- A bowl cosy, inspired by Violet Made of Thorns (design by @blanca.design)
- An art print depicting Aaron from Shatter Me (art by @sallteas)
- A pair of ankle socks, inspired by Daughter of Smoke & Bone (art by @jezhawk)
- A book sleeve, inspired by Daughter of the Moon Goddess (design by @blanca.design)
The book
The featured book of the month is Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken. This is an Arthurian legend retelling about two unlikely allies who are forced to join forces during a potentially deadly quest.
The Fairyloot edition has an exclusive cover, a digital sprayed edge, artwork on the endpapers, art on the hardcover, and is signed. It also comes with an author letter.