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Fairyloot unboxing: August

Back again with this month’s Fairylootbox! The theme for this month was: Things are not what they seem. I loved absolutely everything in this box. Unfortunately, I haven’t read a great deal of these boxes which yes, is pretty depressing BUT it just adds to my anticipation to get my hands on these books. I’m really loving the art on the spoiler card for this box, which you can see to the right.

The first item is this “One ring to rule them all” Pocket Mirror, this is a Fairyloot exclusive! Obviously. this item is based on The Lord of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. This and The Hobbit are some of my favourite films but while I have read The Hobbit can you believe I haven’t read The Lord of The Rings? This is such a cute little item that I will definitely be making use of.

This was a surprising item and has to be one of my favourites of the box! This Lunar Cutlery set features chopsticks, a fork and a spoon (and comes in a container). It features quotes from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, I LOVE a good quote! The logo on the box is designed by @taratjah. Another series that I am DYING to get my hands on. To be honest despite not having read the series I picked it up and knew that it was inspired by The Lunar Chronicles so that has to count for something.

This box is literally filled with fandoms that I am not apart of but so desperately want to be! This is an Ember in the Ashes Pillowcase featuring the characters Elias, Laia and Helene. The pillow case has art from two amazing artists: character illustration by @_saintdri and lettering by @kdpletters. I can’t wait to read this series so I can hopefully make use of this item.

No, I also haven’t read this but that doesn’t stop this bookmark from being the most gorgeous bookmark I have EVER seen. LOOK AT IT. This Metal Bookmark is inspired by the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. The art is done by @in.the.reads. I’m inlove with it and I cannot wait to use it.

I haven’t used hair scrunchies since I had a matching one to my summer dress in primary school! Having said that thanks to Fairyloot I am wearing one right now! These were inspired by the covers of the Graceling Realm series by Kristin Cashore and designed by @taratjah.

I get way to excited when Fairyloot include a candle and this was no exception. This Cresswell candle was inspired by the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalco. It is from @flickthewick and the illustration is done by @taratjah. The scent is chocolate and coffee and it is pretty strong. Personally I LOVE it.

We have the next two cards from the Tarot card collection, they are The Star and The Hanged Man. This is Harry and Hermione from (obviously) The Harry Potter series. The gorgeous art was done by @loweana.art.

Now this, what I am taking as a pencil case, was not on the spoiler card so I gathered that it was highly likely to be inspired by the featured book!

This month’s featured book is The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen! It is set in a world where there are magical castes, and each caste has a different ability. The story follows a girl that draws magic from teeth, who strikes a bargain with a fugitive prince and a wily bodyguard. This sounds right up my street and I am SO excited to read this! This Fairyloot exclusive edition is signed by the author, has exclusive art on the reverse of the dust jacket and comes with an exclusive embossing on the naked cover. The character art card is done by @obsidiayan. All this exclusiveness makes me feel important and I’m completely here for it.

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Fairyloot Unboxing: July

Another month another Fairyloot! This month’s theme was Magic In The City and as usual I was very excited. This theme definitely intrigued me because I feel it’s quite unique. On the right you can see the box in all of it’s glory.

Obviously the first item is this big mug sticking out of the box. I like a good mug, I love a good bookish mug. This is an exclusive Shadowhunters ceramic mug that has a variety of characters from the Shadowhunter series! It includes: Jace, Clary, Tessa, Will, Jem, Emma and Julian. The characters were illustrated by @taratjah. I’m in love with this! Not only does it looks good but it feels like good quality too! I still need to pick up The Dark Artifices but Lady Midnight is there and ready to be picked up… soon.

The next item, which nicely accompanies the mug is an exclusive Nine-tailed Fox Mug Rug. Yes, you heard me a nine-tailed fox. It is soo pretty but I was soo confused. I quickly gathered that it was Chinese mythology and it’s inspired by the book of the month! It was designed by @obsidiayan and I am going to feel ever so fancy using it.

I get way too excited when I get a bookish candle! This “Princess of Disi” candle is by @acourtofcandles (the best name really). This candle was inspired by the book included in Fairyloot’s February box, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer! I have read the gorgeous edition and I highly recommend grabbing yourself a copy it was an enchanting read. My review for it is available on the reviews section! The artwork is by @taratjah and the smell is AMAZING. The scent is cotton, vanilla and cinnamon and it has been my favourite candle smell so far!

Another pin banner! I don’t even have that many pins but I can’t even be mad because to be honest in the nicest way possible this pin banner shits on the previous one. LOOK. AT. IT. This was inspired by The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and I can’t help thinking they had me in mind too. This was designed by @inkandwonder.designs.

Anything Harry Potter is an instant yes! This exclusive Diagon Alley Enamel Necklace is inspired (obviously) by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and was designed by @bookmarkd.tattoos.

Next is this Bravado Coin Purse which is inspired by The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey. Am I strange for never even hearing of this book? Something I will definitely have to check out. The design is by @nutmegandarlo. It is super cute!

I got way too hyped when I saw an edible item. I thought this fortune cookie was going to have some deep wisdom that may change my life so you can imagine my surprise when I opened it to find “never trust a duck”. Can you guess which beloved trilogy this quote is from?

As usual we have the next two tarots cards in the collectable set. I really look forward to these each month and this months cards were The Sun and The Moon featuring characters from the Harry Potter series! The art is by @loweana.art!

The book of the month is ‘Wicked Fox’ by Kat Cho! It is an urban fantasy set in Korea and inspired by Korean mythology. The main character is a nine-tailed fox that feeds on the souls of bad men to stay alive and if that doesn’t sound enticing then I don’t know what is. This exclusive Fairyloot edition has pink sprayed edges and is signed by the author. The character card was designed by @Kavon_kayleigh.

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Fairyloot Unboxing: June

Onto the next Fairyloot! This box was surprisingly early, I’ve had it for about a week now. This month’s theme was Broody Banter and it definitely did not disappoint. On the right you can see a full view of the box as usual. Why is the picture smaller than usual? Who can say but we are rolling with it.

The first item included in this month’s box was an exclusive Raven Boys iron on patch by @bookmarkd.tattoos. Would it surprise you if I said I haven’t read the Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater? I mean at this point probably not. This is cute though!

Next is the Reading Journal which covers from June to December. I actually used the previous one so I am excited to continue with this one. It features layouts designed by @fictionteadesigns and gorgeous art by @monolimeart. Characters in this one include Mia (Nevernight), Rook (An Enchantment of Ravens), Manon (Thone of Glass), Holland (A Darker Shade of Magic), Aeduan (Bloodwitch) and Cardan (The Cruel Prince).

These socks are sooo cute! They are designed by Fairyloot and the quote is from the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I have wore them and I can confirm: they are good socks (am I meant to say something else?).

I think I actually am starting to climb up the nerd ladder because I’m really enjoying getting pins. Not over the top or anything but they are nice to see in a box. This pin is inspired by Aeduan from The Witchlands by Susan Dennard. This Bloodwitch enamel pin is designed by @ironandinkdesigns. Right I haven’t read this series but I really want to, I hear about it quite abit so hopefully I will get my hands on it at some point.

You can never get tired of a good bookmark. This exclusive Woodmark features a design by @stellabookishart. The quote is from Fire Falling by Elise Kova. I’m not going to lie I haven’t heard of the Air Awakens series, is that bad? I can appericate this bookmark though, it’s really pretty.

I can’t wait to try this item! This strawberry and kiwi mermaid tea is inspired by Lira from To Kill a Kingdom by Alex Christo. Another book that I’m dying to get my hands on! The tea was made by @thetealeafco.

This item was really cool to see be included as it’s never been done before. It’s the first time Fairyloot has ever included a box! It was designed by @noverantale and includes a bunch of different amusing quotes from different books.

I’m not going to lie to you I am not a fan of Avatar the Last Airbender but I can appreciate work of the artist. This print and comic was drawn by @tarajah.

ANYTHING with Rowan’s face on is an instant win with me. These enamel paper clips were designed by @taratjah and include Jace from The Mortal Instruments, Jacks from the Caraval series by Stephanie Garber and Rowan from Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass. The only thing is why is Jace ginger? I’m confused.

Obviously we have the continuation of the tarot cards with these ones being inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

This month’s featured book is Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson. It is a Fairyloot exclusive edition with shimmery sprayed edges and is signed by the author. This book may be the most stunning book I’ve ever owned. I had to start reading it just for the looks and so far so good!

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Fairyloot Unboxing: May

I finally received the May Fairyloot box and I am soooo happy with everything inside! This month’s (May so last month) theme was Unlikely Romances and I think this has been one of my favourite themes so far. To the right you can see the box and the GORGEOUS spoiler card, I’m really loving this art.

First, we have a Bamboo Travel, which is inspired by Tahereh Mafi’s Ignite me series. Another series that I am yet to read, it’s not something I am desperate to get my hands on but definitely something I wouldn’t mind to pick up in the future. I really like this mug though, it’s an item that I will be using and it’s so cute. It was designed by @kdplettrers.

Next, we have an exclusive pencil case designed by Literary Lifestyle Company. It features a quote from Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone. This is a series I really loved, Taylor’s writing is amazing. This is a really cute pencil case but it may get used for a mini makeup bag.

I’ve been in need of a new keychain and obviously I needed a crown keychain! This was designed by Fairyloot and inspired by The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. Now this is a series I am so desperate to read, hopefully I will be purchasing it soon. This item is one of my favourites out of this whole box and another thing I will get use out of.

Next, is this magnetic Bookmark set designed by @lexaarts_ and inspired by The Wrath and The Dawn and Flame in the Mist, both by Renee Ahdieh. I feel like I’ve heard of these titles but I’m quite unfamiliar with these books so I can’t necessarily say I want to read them. If you have let me know if they are worth a read!

This was an item I was not expecting. An exclusive Tea Towel, the characters drawn by @taratjah and the lettering done by @catarinabookdesigns. It is inspired by The Selection series by Kiera Cass. This series I have definitely heard of and I am wanting to read, I have heard mixed opinions on it but I’m itching to decide what I think.

Now for my other favourite item in this month’s box: a Starfall Candle inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. You must know by now I LOVE all things Sarah J. Maas and I am all for a candle. The candle is by Little Heart Gifts and the label was designed by @taratjah.

Then we have this little exclusive notepad featuring a quote from Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan Again, this is a book I would like to read at some point I’ve heard soooo many good things about it.

This item actually made me so giddy it was a little bit sad. An exclusive sticker of MAGNUS AND ALEC designed by @obsidiayan. I love thisss. It’s quite clear that this is inspired by Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter books.

Who doesn’t love mints? Always helpful. Plus the little quote on the tin I think we can all relate to.

This months tarot cards are designed by @artbyemmilinne and feature Kaz and Inej from Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows dulogy! I can’t wait to read Crooked Kingdom, Six of Crows was sooo good.

This month’s book is The Beholder by Anna Bright. It follows a story about a girl that is sent to other kingdoms with the objective of finding a suitor and each of the potential suitors is inspired by a mythical figure. This book is signed and has sprayed edges! I am completely unfamiliar with this book but reading the synopsis it definitely sounds like a story that I would enjoy so there is potential.

I really loved this month’s box and I’m super excited for next (this) month.

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Fairyloot unboxing: April

Another weekend where time has really gotten away from me! It’s been a very busy couple of days for me, the most excited being I got to watch Endgame, it was absolutely unreal. Anyway, I’ve received my Fairyloot box and it was a gooden this month so here we go…

This months theme was dark magic and I am inlove with this spoiler card!

The first and probably my favourite item is the tote bag featuring art by @morgana0anagrom and lettering by @kdpletters, it is inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha Trilogy. How amazing is this please? This is exactly how I pictured The Darkling and I’m just swooning. I received the box a couple of days after I finished The Shadow and Bone Trilogy so this was honestly just the best item to receive and got me so hyped.

Next up is this cute little tea strainer by Fairyloot! It is inspired by Mister Kindly, a shadow companion from Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. I’m afraid to tell you I haven’t read this series but I’m definitely familiar with the series and I will hopefully read it at some point in the future.

This item is so cool! Who doesn’t want a Philosopher’s Stone Soap? Well, probably a lot of people but that’s beside the point. It’s pretty obvious what series this is inspired by but if you have been hiding under a rock for the whole of your life then you should know this bad boy has been inspired by Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling.

I feel so behind having not read Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi but I’ve heard many good things about it so when I do get around my expectations will be high. Inspired by the book is this Notebook with designs by Stella Bookish Art. I would have appreciated it a little bigger because I don’t really use very small Notebooks but this is really pretty!

This came very close to being my favourite item! I LOVE the Trilogy A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab so when I saw this Book Sleeve I was over the fookin moon. I love it so much and it is really good quality, I am currently using it while I read Six of Crows! It was designed by @monolimeart.

Another box, another pin! This is an exclusive Emberfall Enamel Pin designed by Literary Emporium. It was inspired by Fairyloot’s February box, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. I loved that read and am so excited for the sequel, which I think is some point next year.

Ofcourse we have the next two Exclusive Collectable Tarot Cards, which are inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s duology. I am currently reading Six of Crows!! I am loving it so far and I’m enjoying finally being on the Grishaverse bandwagon. These two cards feature Nina and Matthias.

Finally, the featured book of the month is Nocturna by Maya Motayne, which is a Latinx fantasy novel. This edition has an exclusive cover, is signed by the author and has blue sprayed edges! The character art is by @niru.sky. I honestly want to read this just for the unreal cover, it’s so gorgeous! I’ve never previously heard anything but from the synopsis it sounds like an interesting and promising read.

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    Fairyloot Unboxing: March

    Sorry for the late Fairyloot unboxing, uploading pictures was just being very awkward but better late than never. I was incredibly excited for this box! This months theme was: Favourites to celebrate the anniversary of Fairyloot. To the right you can see the box, which is purple (obviously makes the box 10x more exciting). Without further discussion let’s get into the actual box!

    First, we have some bookish socks, inspired by Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. These were designed by the Fairyloot team. I have worn them and washed them so I can vouch that they are good quality. They are so adorable!

    Next is this colourful scarf, which is a tribute to some of Fairyloot’s (and my own) favourite YA books. This was designed by Cara Kozik and is amazing. I’m proud to say I’ve read a lot of these and it’s soooo cute. My photography skills are not the best when it comes to this one but try to appreciate my effort. I also apologise for how long the picture is clearly I am experiencing some difficulties.

    I felt too much joy seeing these page tabs, I am in constant need for more, excuse me while I go into nerd mode and get giddy about the colours and categories. These were also designed by Fairyloot. They seem to be designing a lot more of their items, which is exciting! Again this picture is looking slightly long but don’t kill a girl for trying.

    I was so confused about this item at first, I had no clue what it was. I then found out that it was a metal bookmark inspired by Laini Taylor’s Strange the Dreamer. I haven’t read it yet. I know. Where have I been? God knows to be honest. Hopefully I will get around to it and love it along with everyone else. The bookmark is embossed with art from KDP letters and is so stunning!

    The next item is the collectable Fairyloot Anniversary Enamel Pin. Pretty obvious who designed this.

    I ALWAYS love the art prints that come in the Fairyloot boxes so I was beyond happy to get THREE stunning art prints this month. They were designed by @morgana0anagrom. The art is inspired by Warcross by Marie Lu, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. The sad truth is I haven’t read any of these books but I am desperate to get my hands on the Cruel Prince in particular.

    Also included was this little promotion item for a new book called Sherwood. Basically feminism meets Robin Hood, I am super excited for it! It includes the prologue and a mini poster.

    The tarot cards have changed from ACOTAR to Six of Crows and the design is so pretty! Have I read Six of Crows? NOT YET. I am midway through Siege and Storm so I am well into the Grishaverse and very excited!

    This box got even more exciting because it has not one but TWO books. Let’s not all lose our shit, here is the first. Viper by Hex Hogan is the first book in the Isles of Storm and Sorrow series and will not be available until 18th April, which is now not that long away! This is a new fantasy trilogy with a heroine and a fat dilemma all on the high seas. Sounds pretty great.

    Last but definitely not least is this months featured book of the month, which is To Best The Boys by Mary Weber. I’ve been seeing this book around a lot so I was so happy with this months pick! It has grey sprayed edges and is actually signed. It also came with art inspired by the book and the author letter. From a quick glance it looks like feminism meets the Maze Runner and I cannot wait to get around to it. The cover is really gorgeous aswell, which is always a bonus.

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    Fairyloot Unboxing: February

    Sorry about this post being slightly later than usual but hey ho! I haven’t actually got a schedule for when I am posting so maybe I should sort that out. As you can probably tell today’s post is going to be an unboxing of the February Fairyloot box! This month’s theme is Beast & Beauty and I was super excited to receive this one! On the right is a picture of the box with just about everything in it. I had already looked at all the contents so this was me trying to neatly, I’m using that word in the loosest sense, put everything back inside.

    So, first we have a very VERY large wall tapestry designed by Sweet Sequels. It features a dancing scene between Belle and the Beast, it is absolutely stunning! Considering I’m not ten foot tall (5’1 incase your wondering) I couldn’t get a picture of the whole thing but I got a little snap of the cute couple, the best part in my opinion.

    Next, we are onto the enchanted rose inspired cup or “sparkly tumbler” as they so very fancily put it in the spoiler card. It has the enchanted rose on one side and then a quote from Beauty and the beast on the other. It was designed by Taratjah and KDP Letters. I love it, I’m a HUGE fan of the colour gold and anything that sparkles so I was very pleased to see this.

    The third item is a Ceramic Trinket Dish, which they have never before included, for putting your little jewellery bits in. It is in fact on my bedside table with some of my jewellery bits in. The dish has a quote from Beauty and the Beast and was designed by Drop And Give Me Nerdy, it is SO cute.

    We also have, well me not you, well maybe you, who knows, a Tea With Mrs. Potts Roll-On perfume (vegan), which is made/designed by Little Heart Gifts. The scent is sweet tea and vanilla and it has certainly grew on me. I usually wear quite floral perfume and this is very much vanilla, something that I would really like as a candle but it is still very nice all the same.

    Next this box featured an Enchanted Rose Enamel Pin, designed by IceyDesigns. This is so cute and believe it or not by first ever bookish pin!

    How gorgeous is this Belle art print though? Ahh sooo pretty! This was designed by @amaretta_ . Next to the print is what looks like a book mark featuring City of Brass on.

    Fairyloot have been featuring collectable Tarot cards in their boxes in December, they are currently doing the A Court Of Thorns and Roses series, which I am very happy about. In this box Mor and Rhysand were featured, they are so pretty. All the artwork for these cards were done by Emily Haynes. I am very excited to receive more of these cards.

    The book featured in this box this month is A Curse So Dark And Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. I predicted this book and was so excited to get it and this cover is absolutely stunning! The spine of the book is holographic and oh my god I am obsessed. It may be one of my favourite covers ever. On the left of the book you can see February’s Fairyscoop and on the right we have a few things. How cute is the little signed bookplate? We also have a large bookmark (that is a bookmark right?) with the book cover on. The Fairyloot bookmark with the theme art on, I LOVE the theme art. Finally, an art print inspired by the book itself, designed by @kf1n3.

    Overall, this box has been amazing, I am so excited to keep receiving Fairyloot. Definitely worth it!

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    Fairyloot Unboxing

    Hey Hello Hi.

    Today’s post as you can probably tell is going to be the January Fairyloot unboxing! Fairyloot is a subscription box for Young Adult fantasy lovers that features around 5-6 bookish items related to the theme and then of course the exclusive Fairyloot edition book.

    This is actually only my second box from Fairyloot so I’m pretty much a new subscriber but I had been wanting to subscribe for a while previously. Honestly, this subscription just seemed right up my street so I am incredibly excited!

    This months theme is *drumroll please* … Unbreakable Bonds!!

    Let’s get straight into it then. So this is what the box looks like, the spoiler card has the theme art on (how gorgeous), which is done by Fairyloot’s official artist, @taratjah.


    So, first we have this exclusive Dregs hair band, which is inspired by The Dregs in Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. It was designed by Fictiontea Designs. Ahh I haven’t read Six of Crows YET (I know shoot me). I do have the book though so its just getting around to it, I have the collectors edition and its sooooo stunning. I cant wait to get around to it (I want to read Shadow and Bone first though). This hair band is so cute and thank Jebus because I’ve been needing one so I’m super happy!

    Next we have some Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from The Tea Leaf Co, which is inspired by The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson and the characters on the front are Lia and Pauline (if you didn’t notice). Now this is definitely an item I can get on board with! I have tried it and I can say it tastes bloody fantastic. Again I haven’t read The Remnant Chronicles but again it is on the long list of books I would like to pick up soon.

    FAN GIRL MOMENT. Will and Jem candle? YES FOOKIN PLEASE. This is an exclusive Will and Jem candle by Geeky Clean, inspired by the Infernal Devices trilogy by Cassandra Clare. The scents is tea and sage, I really like the smell, its quite strong and smells really fresh. I have read the first two books of the Infernal devices trilogy and after I finish City of Lost Souls the last book is the very next I am picking up. I. CAN’T. WAIT.

    How cute is this? This is an exclusive Lip Balm by Book and Nook. It’s inspired by the friendship between Jules and Arsinoe in Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake. The lip Balm kind of smells like Palma Violets but when actually on the lips feels quite minty fresh so Idk what’s going on there. I have read the first two books in this trilogy and I do have the third it is just a matter of getting around to it. I love Arsinoe but to be honest I actually wasn’t the hugest fan of Jules. This Lip Balm is cute though.

    Fairyloot are now including collectable tarot card theme trading cards in their boxes and the first set is inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses! This month they have sent out Feyre and Azriel (at first I thought it was Ryhsand but the spoiler card rectified that and I am now aware that it’s my baby Azriel). I’ve read the series (obviously) I love the series (obviously) so I am very happy with the inclusion of these cards and what a good idea in general anyway?

    On the left we have an exclusive Fellowship Friendship woodmark inspired by The Lord of the Rings by Ink and Wonder Designs. How pretty is this design please? I love love love it! The quote on it says “There is some good in this world and it’s worth fighting for”. On the right we have the Fairyloot bookmark, which is included in every months box, it has this months art theme on.

    How gorgeous is this?! This is an exclusive Raven Crew cushion cover by Monolimeart and KDP Letters. It features the artwork and quote from The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. The size is 18″ x 18″. I haven’t read this series YET but I am familiar with it and it is on my list.

    These two items were also included. They are a Once & Future Postcard and The Black Cats Postcard. I’m not really familiar with either.

    And here it is! The main item. The book of the month is Circle of Shadows by Evelyn Skye. This edition is a Fairyloot exclusive, it has lavender sprayed edges and is actually signed by the author. The character art was designed by @sallteas and I’m loving it! I’m not familiar with the book or the author but it definitely looks like something I would go for so I’m excited to get around to it, whenever that will be.

    Overall, I am beyond happy with this box, everything looks to be really good quality and I’m loving all the items. I’m sooo excited for next month! Would I recommend Fairyloot? Yes!

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    Fire & Heist by Sarah Beth Durst

    Socialite. Were-Dragon. Thief. The only thing worth stealing is the truth.

    Synopsis:

    This is the Fairyloot edition. It’s sooo pretty and I’m in love with the art print!

    Leading your first heist is a major milestone in Sky Hawkin’s family even more so than learning to talk, walk, or do long division. It’s a chance to gain power and acceptance within society. But stealing your first treasure can be complicated – especially when you’re a wyvern, a human capable of transforming into a dragon. Embarking on a life of crime is never easy, and Sky’s mission uncovers deep secrets about the mother who recently went missing, the real reason her boyfriend broke up with her, and a valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank in their community. With a handpicked crew by her side, Sky knows that she has everything she needs to complete her first heist – and get back the people she loves in the process. But instead, she ends up discovering a dark truth about were-dragon society – a truth that is more valuable and dangerous than gold or jewels could ever be.

    My Thoughts…

    Spoilers Ahead!

    Fire and Heist was a fun and entertaining read! I hadn’t heard anything about it previously so diving into this read I was slightly apprehensive, especially with the book being so short (290!!) and being under the impression that it was a stand alone. Like a Fantasy stand alone? Pure madness! I was impressed, I’m not going to be too critical with this read because I didn’t find it to be particularly bad and it doesn’t delve into sensitive topics. It was honestly just a quick light read and I really enjoyed it.

    Sky is your typical teenage girl really (despite the OBVIOUS differences), I love having a sarcastic, snarky female lead so I was beyond pleased with her delivery. There was probably a few points were she annoyed me like I wasn’t there for her fawning over boyfriend, keep in minding I LOVE a good romance, Ryan (the love interest) gave me a bad vibe at first and even-though there wasn’t any plot twists and he was in general a good guy there was just something off about him. So, I couldn’t fully invest in the romance, which to be honest is pretty devastating.

    As for other characters one of my favourites had to be Maximus! He was just fun to read, amusing, entertaining and didn’t take things to seriously, which I feel is pretty much a must. I found myself wanting to read more about the brothers. We don’t learn a great deal about them, I mean granted this book doesn’t even hit 300 pages so there isn’t really time for a lot of character development, background knowledge and worldbuilding so yes, it’s good for what it is but could there have been more? Absolutely! I didn’t get to have particularly strong feelings about any of the characters because there simply wasn’t enough of them.

    I quite enjoyed the plot. It was a good idea, something that definitely caught my eye. However, again there just wasn’t enough of it. You just don’t see many short fantasy books and they aren’t usually stand alones either and to be honest there is probably a reason for it. Don’t get me wrong it was an entertaining, fun read but I couldn’t fully immerse myself in the world or dig my teeth in when I blink a couple of times, take two sips of a cup of tea and then BAM it’s over. You know what I mean?

    The conclusion was your standard happy ending. Sky got her boy and her family and her family’s rank was restored. Overall, I was satisfied with the ending, no real plot twists but still, nice.

    My Rating…

    Originally my rating was a 4/5 stars and it still is that on my Goodreads. However, now that I’m actually discussing it it has gone down to a 3. This doesn’t mean “oh my god it was bad” it just means it was good but the more I think on it the more I realise I was expecting it to be better and my expectation is what was reflected in my initial rating. It was a good read though and I did enjoy it but there wasn’t enough and comparing it with other books I have gave 4s to, it just doesn’t make the cut. The ideas and potential of this book was huge but the execution while yes, it was decent and enjoyable, could have been better. I still would recommend for an entertaining, light read but if your looking for a book that is going to take you on a rollercoaster then this is not really the book to go to.

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