Illumicrate book box is a subscription service that I purchase each month. Although, excitingly, one of my photos won the Instagram unboxing challenge for the May Monstrous box last month so I’m getting my July box for free. The June Illumicrate box was themed with In The Shadows and was by a mile by favourite illumicrate box.
Illumicrate In The Shadows Unboxing
The box items are pictured above. This box had the most stunning edition of The Court of Miracles that I can not wait to read. Affiliate link to get the standard edition below.
Other items in the June box included:
A Nevernight inspired fan A Rosie Thorns designed mug with the chracters from Vicious by VE Schwab A Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood print featuring Bryce and Hunt Fable & Black designed pin inspired by the book of the month Teatowel/Tapestry featuring Arya’s Kill List from A Game of Thrones Serpent & Dove Bookmark
I love the book. It is so beautiful and I can not wait to get reading. This is the first time the Pin has been included in the box rather than a seperate subscription and I really love it. Pins are lovely collectibles and I love these exclusive bookish designs. The fan was a nice touch considering the day of delivery it was incredibly hot. I am a huge fan of Serpent and Dove so having a bookmark with my favourite ship was great (I am eagerly anticipating Blood & Honey so this was a nice touch). The illumicrate book edition has a rose gold foil cover and black sprayed edges.
Next month’s theme is all about joining the resistence and has serious Star Wars vibes so I’m very excited to see what will be included!
i’ve started another reading challenge. i didn’t do it last year, i only managed about 26/52. i started reviewing the books on the blog, and i might do that again this year too however most of my bookish content can be found on instagram – you can follow me if you like @katcandyfloss where i’ll be doing a weekly bookish chat talking about what i’m reading and how i’m getting on with the reading challenge. you can also find and follow me on goodreads if you like!
what is illumicrate book box subscription?
so illumicrate is a book subscription service that offers you a chance to purchase a book box which features new books to read and some bookish merchandise. each month there is a different theme. i think its a great way to broaden your tastes, find new authors and have some gorgeous collectible books, some of which are signed or collectors editions. there are also special boxes available for book releases of favourited authors, limited edition books with stencil sprayed designs on the edges and unique covers. its the perfect subscription for book lovers.
how much does illumicrate cost?
the illumicrate book box costs £34 per month including uk standard postage. illumicrate also ship internationally. subscription spots are limited so once you’re subscribed, you’re renewed and can carry on but if you are new then you have to wait for spots to open up, usually at the start of each month. occasionally you might have the chance to buy past illumicrate boxes too however the retail store is not like a proper retail store, once stock is gone, it’s gone and the focus is absolutely on the book subscription spots. there’s also a collectible pin club that you can subscribe to which gives you a bookish pin each month. alternatively, if you don’t want all the stuff there are book only options too so there are plenty of options for book lovers.
unboxing january illumicrate book box subscription with the strength within theme
the theme for january was the strength within and i’ve done an unboxing video which you can watch her if you like
i’ll be joining in with the january photo challenge in early february and posting more pictures on my instagram if you want to see how i’ve styled those then you’re welcome to follow me! please let me know if you’re joining in with the challenge too.
what’s inside the box?
inside the box were two books, one hardback and one paperback, a book mark, a collectible magentic coin, a hat, a coin purse, a bookmark, a holographic print, an authors letter and a reading light. i think my favourite item was the reading light because i know it’s going to come in handy and it’s really practical. all the items are really lovely in the box although i think the least used would be the gideon the ninth coin purse – just because i have a pretty hefty regular purse! however, it’s the perfect size to some of my smaller bags so can be put to use then. otherwise, my plan for book merch i wont use will be to gift it on, give it to my daughter or perhaps try and sell it. i really want more bookish items but i know not everything will be practical or to my taste, as is every subscription service where the items are a surprise.
i am pretty excited about the two books. both books are signed but i particularly love the sisters grimm gold and black design and black sprayed edges. the book sounds really interesting too so i’m looking forward to reading it and travelling into this version of cambridge. it sounds like a really enjoyable read. the next book is infinity sons and from the blurb sounds quite interesting. it’s a paperback so it will be nice and easy to read and i imagine i will get through that one pretty quickly unless i join any readalongs of the book and pace myself a little bit!
my reading challenge
One of my goals for 2020 is to read 52 books or around one a week. Some might be new, some are ones I’ve had for a while or been meaning to read, some I haven’t quite finished yet and some will be recommendations from others. You can see all the books I’ve read so far on my Good Reads 2020 Reading Challenge.
