It took a while for the February 2023 book box by Illumicrate to arrive, but I immediately forgot the wait when I saw one of the included items <3 Curious which of the items caught my attention? Read on!
About Illumicrate
Illumicrate is one of the best known UK book boxes that ship internationally. They offer both a full box and a book-only subscription, and the books they feature are generally YA fantasy, but they also include other genres and adult books. Next to their monthly subscription, they also have special edition boxes and exclusive editions.
The teaser
This is the info we received upfront:
- Xianxia-inspired YA fantasy
- First in a series
- M/F central romance
- POC cast
- Queer side character
- M/M side romance
The goodies
The following goodies were included in the box:
- A book light inspired by Daughter of the Moon Goddess and designed by @chattynora. Isn’t this the most amazing item ever? <3
- A book jacket inspired by The Poppy War and designed by @pauhami
- A zipper charm inspired by Legendborn and designed by @alyesasworld
Lastly, the box contained one fandom neutral item, namely a water bottle, inspired by the theme of the month and designed by @rosdottir.
The book
The featured book of the month is Song of Silver, Flame like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao.
“In a world where colonization has crushed the magic system of the land, a girl with a mysterious past must confront the secrets locked within her memory and the untranslatable mark on her arm. With the help of a boy she is reluctant to trust, will they be able to achieve their goals?”
The Illumicrate edition has an exclusive cover, digitally printed edges, full-colour printing on the hardback, endpaper artwork, and contains bonus content. Furthermore, it was signed by the author.