#owlcrate unboxing

[bookishlyvintage]

"One day, you will be old enough to start reading fairytales again." [x]

#owlcrate #narnia #the lion the witch and the wardrobe #the chronicles of narnia #owlcrate unboxing #shelfie #bookish #book lover #fantasy #book nerd #reading #bookblr #booklr #stack challenge #book stack #books #ya fantasy #read

[readingtowritedawn]

This months book box from owl crate is great

The book art is gorgous

#books #book and reading #owlcrate #owlcrate unboxing #book blog #Youtube

[between-the-pages657]

Can’t wait to get to the book!

…whenever that is lol.

#June Owlcrate #June Owlcrate unboxing #Owlcrate #Owlcrate unboxing #if the fates allow #Youtube #bookblr #booktube

[daniellethamasa]

December 2021 OwlCrate and FairyLoot Unboxings

December 2021 OwlCrate and FairyLoot Unboxings

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#Books! #FairyLoot Unboxing #OwlCrate Unboxing #Review #Signal Boost

[someonelookingpraediti]

OwlCrate Unboxing

Into the Grishaverse Limited Edition

What a box! Three books and eight items?! Amazing!! BUT, it was $190, plus shipping! Yikes!! I sat around waiting for this so go on sale, I was so determined to get hold of it, but it didn't sell out for months, so I needn't have worried - the book-only option sold out really quickly, so I guess most people aren't as into the goodies as I am!

The books are the original Grishaverse trilogy, by Leigh Bardugo: "Shadow & Bone", "Siege & Storm", and "Ruin & Rising". I'm assuming they'll release the rest of the books in the future, and I'm hoping they also do full goody boxes for those. These editions have exclusive dust jackets, interior jacket artwork, foiled endpapers, ribbon bookmarks, stencilled edges. and foiled hardcases. (Scroll down to the bottom for photos of the covers and edges) The only downside is that these books aren't the same size as every single other Leigh Bardugo I have on my shelf! So I can no longer keep all my Bardugoes together! I only have fancy editions of these books, so these are the first copies of books 2 & 3 that I own, since they didn't do collector's editions of them.

The first item is a tea mug! I love this item! It's glass, with a wood-effect handle and lid, and it has a glass strainer that sits inside. There's a gold "Little Palace" design on the outside. I love mugs with strainers, because loose leaf is my preferred tea brewing method, and I've already tried this one out!

The second item is a blanket! It's black and white, and has the Grishaverse map on it. I'm always a fan of a blanket, although I have no idea where I'm going to put it - I have way too many. This is probably the smallest blanket I've ever seen! But it's gorgeous.

The next item is an embroidered book pouch, based on Alina's blue Kefta! They call this a book sleeve, but it's way more than that! This is like a full-on book bag! It has a popper close, and a huge main section big enough for at least two books, and about five little pockets for bits and bobs. I love this item!

Next is a set of two necklaces. These are based on the Saint Tokens in the books, one inspired by the Darkling, and one by the Sun Summoner. One is silver, one is gold. These are kind of clunky, but actually I really like these, so I'm sure I'll wear both of them!

And there's a tin of loose leaf tea. This is designed to look like a celebration of Nikolai's coronation. I tried this (in my new mug!) and it's pretty bland. But it's drinkable, and I appreciate that this is clearly marked for allergens, and is actually safe for me to drink!

Next is a set of enamel pins. These are huge, and so, so heavy. There is no way you could ever lug one of these around on a jacket or bag, it would weigh the fabric down so much! They're really pretty, though, and feature the Darkling, Alina, and Mal. They're in a foiled velvet presentation case, so it's an item worth having just for the box - I'll hold on to these as a keepsake, even though I won't wear them.

There's also a passport holder. Normally I wouldn't be fussed about this, but I just happen to be going on holiday this year, for the first time in almost a decade! This is a brown leather-effect "Ravkan Passport" holder, and it also has a zip pouch and card slots, so I can probably just use it as a wallet when I'm not on holiday.

The final item is a set of three bookmarks. This is the disappointing item - I guess there's always one. These feature the three amplifiers from the books, and the designs are nice, but they're on transparent plastic bookmarks which I hate, because the design gets totally obscured by whatever is behind them, and they look a mess. Maybe there's a way of backing these on something white, to make them look better?

This is a really, really good box. I don't think it's actually worth $190, since a similar box with one book last year was only $65. That means they charged $125 for the two additional books! It seems absolutely extortionate, but I guess with such a popular series, they can kind of charge whatever they like.

Keep scrolling for pictures of the books.

#unboxing #owlcrate #grishaverse #limited edition #shadow and bone #leigh bardugo

[taylor-reads-books]

It’s time to unbox @owlcrate’s December box! The theme was Star-Crossed and inside was: ✨A bookmark set inspired by An Ember in the Ashes and Strange the Dreamer @kimcarlika_art ✨Reusable heart shaped straws and carrying back inspired by Bridgerton and designed by @winkandwonder ✨Serpent and Dove inspired ceramic salt and pepper shaker set created by @lichen_and_limestone ✨A tea bag and tea bag rest inspired by These Violent Delights and designed by @ladychubbletters ✨A Strange the Dreamer inspired hanging fabric organizer created by @offthehookstudio ✨The last pin in the literary luggage collection. This destination was Outlander and was created by @heyatlascreative ✨The book pick was The Posion Season by @mararutherfordwrites and features an exclusive redesigned cover and exclusive end pages by @rosdottir with a reverse dust jacket with art by @niru.sky and a hat cover case featuring art by @charliebowater. It’s also signed by the author and includes an author letter. My favorite items from this box are the salt and pepper shakers, the pin and the ceramic tea bag rest. I am very excited about the hanging organizer and just need to figure out where to put it! Time is running out to get January’s box Courting the Fae! Use my code TAYLOR15 to save on your first box! •——————————————————————————• #owlcrate #subscriptionbox #subscriptionadiction #owlcrateunboxing #bookbox #bookworm #constantreader #bookaddict #booklove #yalit #yabooks #bookaholic #yabookstagram #ocstarcrossed #youngadultbooks #bookishflatlay #unboxing #bookishmerch https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpLAkUrq7T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[tatithetinybooktuber]

OwlCrate Beneath The Waves Unboxing Video

#books #booktube #book box #ya books #owlcrate #unboxing #booklr #bookblr #reading #skin of the sea #bookish merch #book merch #owlcrate spoilers #mermaid books #Youtube

[nikkilovesbooks]

@owlcrate

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[amethyxtnix]

OwlCrate DECEMBER 2022 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇-𝒞𝓇𝑜𝓈𝓈𝑒𝒹 1. Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shaker Set - inspired by Louise le Blanc and Reid Diggory in 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓹𝓮𝓷𝓽 & 𝓓𝓸𝓿𝓮 2. This Tea Bag Rest with a matching Silicone Tea Bag - inspired by 𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓼𝓮 𝓥𝓲𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓓𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 3. Hanging Fabric Organiser - inspired by 𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓻 4. Bookmark Set - inspired by 𝓓𝓪𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓶𝓸𝓴𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓮, 𝓐𝓷 𝓔𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼 and 𝓤𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 5. Canvas Bag with Heart Straws - inspired by 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓽𝓸𝓷 6. Literary Luggage Enamel Pin - inspired by 𝓞𝓾𝓽𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 And lastly, 📖: 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓸𝓲𝓼𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷 by Mara Rutherford 🦊 #unboxing #ocstarcrossed #owlcrate #bookstagram #books #thepoisonseason https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnash1bPkhb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[carittomalfe]

A picture says it all . . . . #owlcrate #owlcratejune2022 #boxsubscription #togetherweburn #unboxing #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #booklover #fantasybooks #bibliophile #bookphotography (at Buenos Aires, Argentina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfvFfVQLC8-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[bookishlyvintage]

lazlo & sarai

#strange the dreamer #muse of nightmares #laini taylor #bookmark #owlcrate #owlcrate unboxing #book box #special edition hardcover #special edition books #bookblr #booklr #reading #fan art #character art #lazlo strange #sarai #fantasy #duology #ya fantasy

[between-the-pages657]

#may Owlcrate #owlcrate #may Owlcrate unboxing #Owlcrate unboxing #Youtube

[drowninginabactatank]

Book Mail~📚

I was lucky enough to snag the Owlcrate editions of Strange The Dreamer and Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor during their black Friday sale~

These books changed my life last year and I am determined to collect every gorgeous edition I can!

These feature: signed by the author, author letter, custom endpapers, custom cover art, custom full art reversible dust jackets, foil on hardcovers and spine, block sprayed edges & it came with a beautiful art print and bookmarks!

I am beyond in love with these, I got emotional unboxing them! I hope I can get more of the items from their Strange The Dreamer collection - there is tea, a candle, a pillow mist and more 😍

#strange the dreamer #muse of nightmares #laini taylor #owlcrate #lazlo strange #bookblr #bookworm #reading #bookish 📚 #mine

[someonelookingpraediti]

OwlCrate Unboxing

The Raven Cycle Utterly Disappointing

Last January, OwlCrate released the first book in The Raven Cycle in a special edition box. The box was wonderful, every item was a winner, and the book was beautiful.

Last month, the other three books were delivered. I've honestly never been so disappointed in a special edition. They're a completely different colour from the first book, and look terrible lined up next to it. The first book was blue, these three are green.

But the worst part is OwlCrate's response. I emailed them when I received them. I wasn't rude - I was about as far from rude as possible! I practically apologised for living! But their answer was atrocious.

I am sorry you are disappointed in the colour variation of the Raven Cycle books. While we did expect more of a gradient, it was the publisher and printer who made the final decisions.

First of all, this is bullshit. OwlCrate commissioned the books. They commissioned the artists, and approved the designs. If the publisher made a mistake, they'd be responsible for correcting the mistake. If, as I suspect, the error was with OwlCrate (perhaps they approved the order without checking it) then it is OwlCrate's responsibility to correct the mistake at their own cost. Either way, a solution should be offered, considering they admit that the books aren't as expected.

A few people have been asking if we will be issuing new dust jackets but we will not be doing so. All editions we sent out are the same and were approved by the publisher. We will be sure to pass all feedback on to the publisher and printer so they are aware some of our readers are disappointed in the final design.

They admit, again, that the designs have been poorly received. But once again, they try to blame the "publisher" for the error. It's worth noting, I didn't actually ask them for replacement dust jackets. I actually asked for the image files, so I could have the jackets corrected by a printer at my own cost.

Nonetheless, we hope you enjoy these beautiful editions of some of our favourite books. Thanks so much and happy reading!

And isn't that a slap in the face? "We know the editions are bad, happy reading!" Thanks, Owlcrate.

I did reply to the email. I, somehow, managed to remain pretty polite. I expressed justified incredulity at their response, explained that I had never actually asked them for reprinted dust jackets, and I reiterated my request for the files so I could get replacements printed at my own cost. And this is the response I got:

I appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to the team. As the books and dust jackets were approved by the publisher, we will not be reprinting dust jackets or offering refunds. Thanks so much and have a great day!

At this point I got rude.

I accused them of not bothering to read my messages. I said they must be receiving so many complaints they were just sending out stock responses without reading them. I told them I had cancelled my subscription because their customer service had been so disappointing (this is true - after two and a half years, this prompted me to leave Owlcrate). I asked them to re-read my first two emails and answer my actual request.

Huh, it wasn't as rude as I remembered it being. I was quite restrained.

They never answered me.

Clearly, now they're not getting my money, they aren't going to bother answering my emails.

This set cost $155 in total. They acknowledge that there was a problem with the design. But they're not going to fix it. They've already been paid.

I've always raved about OwlCrate, and always recommended them to my friends, but after this awful experience, I won't be buying from them ever again, and I'll be warning others off whenever I can.

#owlcrate #the raven cycle #the raven boys #maggie stiefvater #unboxing

[taylor-reads-books]

Late post tonight but I’ve been at the beach all day and now I’m sun toasted and sleepy so let’s unbox @Owlcrate’s September box! September’s theme was Memento Mori, inside was: •——————————————————————————• 💀 A Gideon the Ninth inspired candle from @flickthewick 💀 A light up lantern inspired by Gallant and designed by @no0nedesigns 💀 A travel jewelry box with a quote from A Monster Calls on it designed by @ravenpagesdesign 💀 A Memento Mori bag holder created by @paperbackbones 💀 A Stalking Jack the Ripper drawstring backpack designed by @lichen_and_limestone 💀 This month’s literary luggage pin was An Ember in the Ashes and was created by @heyatlascreative 💀 September’s book pick was The Depths by @nicolesperance. This edition features a redesigned cover by @forensicsandflowers, with a reversible dust jacket art by @rudebeetle, exclusive jungley foil end pages and an exclusive printed hard cover case by @golden.rose.art My favorite items were the bag holder (yes!!) The travel jewelry box (I took it on vacation this week!) and the candle (I love Flick the Wick!) October’s theme is A Study in Shadows and features a dark academia book pick with a deaf MC representation. This box will contain the next redesigned classic and I can’t wait to see which one they choose! Use my code TAYLOR15 to save on your box! •——————————————————————————• #ocmemento #owlcrateunboxing #owlcrate #subscriptionbox #subscriptionboxaddict #subscriptionaddiction #unboxing #bookishbox #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #readerlife #readerforlife #readersgonnaread #bookishmerch #bookmerch #booklover https://www.instagram.com/p/CjmG5vXLjen/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[meganwhalenturner]

The OwlCrate Unboxing was a lot of fun.

#meganwhalenturner #tqt #thequeensthief #thethief #owlcrate #moiraspen