Unboxing Artefacts of Power | Fairyloot December 2023
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- The Fairyloot December YA box 'Artefacts of Power' was a bit of a miss for me, unlike Illumicrates box for December I feel like Fariyloot has overlooked end of year content. This did not feel like a wintery, festive, end of year box. I also would have loved the Egyptian theme to come through more. This should have been a box that I absolutly loved, but I don't rate this up there with good boxes from this year.
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For everyone that didn’t have the travel case in their box (mostly US subs) it will be sent in January.
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Thanks, I couldn't find any info on the website so I sent in a support ticket. Checked emails too. Wish I had looked in the comment section first, lol.
@danielleivy8180 they sent emails out about it! I got the email on the 8th.
I totally agree about the end papers and the art on the dust jacket. The dust jacket is gorgeous and I really wish that art was on the end papers.
Makes no sense!
Honestly, I’m dissapointed in this cover, with this theme they could have been more creative.
Links on Woven on Moonlight: app.thestorygraph.com/book_reviews/de641fbd-0669-4b7d-aacd-e26147484509/content_warning/40, th-cam.com/video/6FIiyLoNS5Y/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/r4BgWYkVhfY/w-d-xo.html
I have seen Fairyloot's comments regarding TTT. I have donated further to Medical Aid for Palestinians [www.map.org.uk/] for the value of this box, written again to my MP to demand a ceasefire, and will continue to raise awareness of what is happening in Palestine. My thoughts are always with the horror of what is happening to Gaza and the West Bank. Additionally, I am also disappointed that Fairyloot has not addressed credible claims of plagerism - more context here: www.washingtonpost.com/books/2023/03/24/train-board-game-brenda-romero-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow/
Thank you x
I had to pick between Owlcrate & FL since they did the same book & now I’m SO GLAD I picked Owlcrate. I would have been so disappointed by this box & the Owlcrate edition of the book is SO MUCH BETTER.
Since I have the fairyloot combo box I sold this book and kept the OwlCrate one, it is signed and the edges are stunning
As woman of South American descent I just want to say a big THANK YOU for putting in those resources showing why Isabel may be a problematic author.
Side note the UK version (idk if includes fairyloot) supposeyhave the author’s drawn map of Egypt and she (the publisher ? we don’t actually know who messed up) mixed up lower and upper Egypt and I saw someone else comment “well she can’t get her own culture right why would she get another one right” which I thought was amusing.
I saw the map afterwards!!! It takes TWO SECONDS TO GOOGLE!!!!! Disgusting and embarrassing
I hate the digital signatures. Adds zero value. If the author isn't going to sign it for real, what's even the point. To me, a digital signature is just saying "so, in case you want to know how the author signs their name, it looks like this, but this isn't a real signature so who cares." LOL
Agree 👏👏👏
I would rather have a digital signature than no signature at all. Authors that sign tens of thousands of books for sub boxes or limited runs or even at events can and have developed horrible carpal tunnel in their hands and wrists. Some of the signatures don’t even look like they were signed, just scribbled on the page. I have seen authors begin signing book plates months in advance to a release in order to provide quality signatures on book plates for their books with lower risk of injury. A digital signature gives the edition a verified copy of the author’s signature, in all its looped and dramatic glory, and at the added benefit or not injuring the author or disappointing the consumer because it’s not a possibly hurt, rushed scrawl. Plus, the fumes of the sharpies (preferred marker for most publishers) and all the packaging and waste of 250 markers versus an extra bit of printing on the page, overall it feels more considerate to have a digital signature in my opinion.
@@ayragon You are definitely right about some of the legit signatures looking like an illegible scrawl. I have more than once paid extra (plus postage from the UK - ouch) to get a signed copy of a certain book only to have it arrive with some vague scribble on the signature page. Pretty disappointing for what you pay to get a signed copy. I once was at a signing with Sarah J. Maas and she had a special pen that was kind of like a finger crutch that lets you sign over and over without the fatigue to your hand that you would otherwise experience. Maybe those just haven't caught on in the wider publishing world. I was at an event last year and Barbara Kingsolver wasn't signing and I asked why and her publisher said she isn't allowed to sign any more books per her doctor because of the strain on her hand so you're definitely right about the potential for harm.
The other unfortunate thing about the digital signatures is that I’ve seen a LOT of resellers of these special editions saying the books are signed and not specifying that they’re digital- so people are buying them expecting a regular signature and getting a printed one.
agreed i'd rather them spend that money on the design of the book or items
I like the box and the book!! I might try and trade my book for the owlcrate editon though cause i do love their edges. I don't love Christmas, so im glad this is a normal box. With things useful all year! That match the book to. (Travel case and adventure? Check!)
Look up how to wear like hermes scarfs etc, you will get a tonne of videos!! It looks the same size (gucci sell them too i believe). There are some great ways to use the scarfs!!
If you ever need money btw plenty of people buy those tarot cards. People are gonna go nuts for the fourth wing ones 😅
That scarf is gorgeous 😍 it doesn’t top the Mulan inspired IC I got a “while” back but I def need to get it second hand!
I loved the tea light holder and the packing cube. The book was a little disappointing overall. It’s a lovely cover but I was expecting more and those end papers…👎🏻 The reverse cover is gorgeous but would have looked much better if they put the title and such to make it look like a proper book cover.
I loved this edition and I loved the end papers personally!
The scarf and book are gorgeous. Happy holidays. 🎉📚🎁
Happy holidays to you too 😘
I didn’t get this book but I LOVE the endpapers.
The scarf is a beautiful color on you. I hope you find a great way to wear it. Looking forward to the book myself.
Thank you! Definitely one I'll be reading in 2023
I mean 2024 omg where does time go 🫣
I think if The Mummy is your favourite movie, you'll really like the Rick/Evie vibes of the main characters!
Yesssss 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I loved Legend Born, but I’m not a fan of those bookends 😬
I kinda really like the endpapers. It seems really different.
I'm pleased you like them 😃🧡
I believe this edition ALMOST makes up for the Sword Catcher edition.
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I got the box a few days ago and only after watching your video I realize I didn't get the laptop bag 😂
Someone else has said this!!
I'm currently reading Legendborn and I'm finding it okay, I am disappointed in the bookends though there is so much that they could have done with them, I also agree that they didn't need to add more bookends, I've been subbed since May 2022 and I have 3 sets now from FL and 1 fron IC and no where to use any of them
My favourite bookends are the LOTRs ones and I don't even have a use for them nevermind the 6 sets since :(
@@Wanderness I didn’t get them ones but I’m okay with that as I’m not a LOTR or The Hobbit fan, I have the Jade City set from IC and then the circus set, the Gideon IX set and now the Legendborn ones from FL. My sister uses the Jade City ones and I use the circus ones on the bedside table to hold my library books but the other 2 are still in the boxes for when I move and have more room for book cases lol.
I think the first item is really functional, but they might have catered to the usual age demographic of the subscribers, functional, fandom but discreet maybe?
True!!!
Have you seen owlcrates version?❤it’s amazing too!!!
What's the controversy with this book/author? I haven't heard anything, and I'm just curious.
The author’s first book basically put the indigenous ppl as bad and backward. And given it’s based on her Bolivian roots is really fucked up. Idk your background, but as an Andean woman I can tell you even those of us who are mixed look down highly on indigenous ppl to the point calling someone an Indian is an insult. It seems the author internalised a lot of that and wrote it out. I suck at explaining things so here is a great TH-camr explaining it th-cam.com/video/r4BgWYkVhfY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-QIb1jZhdOGVxrHI
I've linked some videos in a comment from creators in South and Central America🙏
They didn't ship the packing box thingy in my box. :(
Seems to be a US issue!
I absolutely love the cover and edges
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I am disappointed with the cover redesign 😕 It looks too plain and unfinished to me. I really liked the original one better. And the endpapers are a letdown too. The naked hardcover is stunning though!
It's a decent box. Fav item is the laptop bag but not a fan of the design since i did not read the fandom.
I love the fandom but the pattern doesn't scream it :(
OK - I'm in the US and I got my box yesterday, and there definitely was no laptop bag. I always thought everyone got the same things. All the other items were the same but instead of the laptop bag I got a pack of 2 pens with a quote/pattern on them. They were okay. I can't say either one of us is ahead of the other as far as that goes.
WHATTT that's so bizarre??? What does it say on your spoiler card??
Im in the US too and I didn't get the bag or even pens. I ran to check the box and I was suppose to get a packing cube but it didn't come with that either 😢
OK I was wrong about the pens - those were from my OwlCrate which also came yesterday. But I did not get the "packing cube" at all. Same as @ashtonaster2578 said below. Usually if something isn't going to be included they send you an email and tell you it will be in the next box but I didn't get any notification like that. Looks like it's time to email FairyLoot 🙄
You should have got an email or something. For all US people this item is delayed and you will get it I think in Jan.
They sent emails to all the US subs, that travel case didn’t come in time for the packing at the US distribution center, so it will be in January’s box.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too, best wishes ❤️
Looks like a Hermes box for the scarf.
Absolutely!!
Check out the Divine Rivals dedication next to this one 😉 it’s super cute
Omg!!!
Hey my lovely Merry Christmas 🤗🤗
Loved the scarf and the book mainly. The endpapers though we’re hideous and just didn’t tie in at all. Great redesign of the cover though. Definitely agree with use of green on the sprayed edge.
The tarot cards I wasn’t keen on as have seen better art for these particular characters and like you said it is way too early for them to be appearing. FairyLoot final box of year I would give…7.5/10 I think 🤔
Anyway have an amazing day my lovely, look out for post on Wednesday x
Merry Christmas dear ❤️❤️❤️ Hope you have a lovely holiday season xx
Our box for the us didn’t have the laptop bag
Think it comes in the January one :)
I wish they had put the name of the book on the spine of the reverse dust jacket because I would have definitely flipped it. I didn't care so much for what they did on the front of the dust jacket it's kind of boring.
Mine is missing the packing cube 😭 hopefully they can send me one
If you're US I think it comes Jan!
Sooo I totally just realized I had a missing item. I didn’t get the laptop bag.
It might be in your Jan box
I loveeeee the tea light carousel. That is such a cute item!
So cute set up!
I personally love the end papers, I think it's gorgeous. I'm glad they didn't go with the more cartoonish character art thats on the authors letter. The scarf was absolutely gaudy, and not in a good way. Love the box it came in, but that scarf? Hard pass for me. The book was gorgeous, and I'm happy to at least have a Howls Moving Castle item that isn't a paper item. Being in the US, I didn't even get the storage cube in my box....Needless to say, this box was seriously underwhelming to unbox.
I think Owlcrate did a much prettier job with their edition
I agree!