This month, I was incredibly lucky to win a free book box from Book Box Club, so it's time to share with you my unboxing. This is going to be my last box for a little while, because money (Ugh!) and the next theme isn't really my thing. Before we get started, here's a quick reminder of the April 2021 theme reveal: Fellow survivors! ⚠️Grab your emergency gear & prepare for apocalyptic adventures aplenty! Our April theme will be THIS RAVAGED WORLD and will celebrate the heroes (and bandits!) battling to save the planet & dodge disaster.🌍🔥🌊 About the books (there are TWO!): BOOK ONE is set in a capital city on the brink of being swallowed by a terrible flood. When a powerful leader abandons her position, her young maid servant is thrust into a world of politics, lies and big decisions. But can this unlikely heroine, save the people, pets (!) and world, before water bursts through the city walls? 🌊 BOOK TWO is an action-packed tale about a future England where floods, gunfights and monsters have created a dangerous land.🔫 In this strange new world (think wild west meets dystopia!) the fates of two outlaws collide. Suddenly a runaway criminal finds herself saddled with a new partner in misconduct: a hapless boy companion, guarding dark secrets of his own... Both books are new release YA paperbacks, filled with gutsy characters, apocalyptic vibes and dark humour! If you love Dystopian fiction like Red Rising, Handmaid's Tale and The Hunger Games - you will adore this box. Both books will arrive beautifully gift-wrapped with a signed bookplate from the author.😄👍 Our April box will be crammed with exclusive goodies designed to pamper our members and to be kind to our own ravaged world🌍! They'll be gorgeous eco-friendly gifts galore created by artists and small businesses. I won't lie, I'd actually skipped on this box as I'm not too excited about the theme, but I was really surprised and grateful to be one of three photo-challenge winners last month, with this box as the prize. So, who's ready to jump in? Obviously, there will be spoilers for this box beyond this point, so stop reading now if you don't want to know what's in this one. ⠀ As always, we're greeted by another fantastic piece of art designed by the very talented Ali Jo Art. This will soon be tucked away inside the gorgeous art folder I received in the February box! Next up, we have a Handmaid's Tale inspired cotton bag/pouch. The artwork by Rose Hartley Illustration is quite striking, and I love the quote, even though I've not read the book. It's a little small to be honest, so I'm not too sure what I'll be using it for at the moment. Two of the following three items aren't the best, in my opinion, but my 6-year-old has taken a shine to the Red Rising Eco Mug by Book Box Club. The Bite Me, Buffy the Vampire Slayer inspired, toothbrush by Book Box Club feels a bit out of place. I get that it's sustainably made and that the box is supposed to contain sustainable items but I don't really understand the Buffy reference as it just didn't really fit with the box's theme. The conditioner bar by Cosy Cottage Soap is an interesting item but it's quite small and I would have liked a bit more of it. Saying that though, it smells delicious and I'm looking forward to using it. As mentioned in the theme reveal, this month we have two featured reads. Let's take a look at them:
Okay, so the first book actually sounds pretty interesting and one that I'll definitely read. The Supreme Lie though, doesn't sound like my cup of tea really, but my partner is pretty interested in it and I am looking forward to reading The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne. Overall, while I'm looking forward to reading one of the books in this box and I am super grateful to have won the box, I don't really feel like this theme was the perfect fit for me, which happens unfortunately.
Thanks for checking out my unboxing! If you prefer watching unboxing videos, go check out my Instagram story highlights! Now tell me, which items do you like the look of, and have you read either of these books? Let me know in the comments! Comments are closed.
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Book addict, film mad, music lover, business owner, writer and mum (not necessarily in that order), living in the UK. About Sophie (She/Her)
Sophie loves books (obviously). She has a passion for photography and spotting wildlife, and is interested in anything made with passion and creativity. THIS BLOG IS SPOILER FREE!
Rating system: 5 Stars - AMAZING!! 4.5 Stars - Almost perfect! 4 Stars - I really loved it 3.5 Stars - I liked it alot 3 Stars - I liked it (I don't typically review books that I rate below 3 stars)
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