Unboxing Morally Grey | Fairyloot February 2023 

I've been skipping a fair few Fairyloot YA boxes since November last year, but took a chance on this one because I thought the book could potentially be good... now I wish I'd skipped and the only thing that might save it would be the book/book design. I opened the box and instantly wondered what you'd think about it - your thoughts mirrored mine. I appreciate that you always review the boxes so honestly and authentically

I too found this box pretty underwhelming, especially after how great the January box and how great the February adult book was. However, I have read the book, and it really surprised me with how much I enjoyed it, and I very much DO think it fits morally grey so I'm not sure why people would think it didn't. Moral ambiguity is baked into the concept and very much ties into the arc of the main character, trying not to get too spoilery. The items...........not so much. AND YES I BEG OF YOU MIX UP THE FANDOMS PLEASE NO MORE OUABH PLEASE

I thought it was just me who was getting overwhelmed with the sheer amount of stephanie garber items 😵‍💫 i’ve only been subscribed to fairyloot since october and I think there was only 1 box since that didn’t have anything involving hers, whether it be ouabh or caraval, regular items or tarot cards. I haven’t read her books so I can’t say whether i’ll enjoy them, but there’s just so many other incredible authors & series out there who deserve rep from fairyloot!

The only reason I get the full box and not the book only is because they do come out with paperbacks every now and then as the extra items. They need to do this more often.

I was fairly dissatisfied with this box. I’ve just been unhappy with a lot of the items in most of my book boxes lately, which is sad considering how much they cost.

For the items box, just let me know if you want to be included on my list for entries into these giveaways and whether you would get the bonus entry :) I'll be in touch with the person by the end of next week

I am still waiting on Fairyloot, Adult Fairyloot, and Illumicrate 😢 I need them to get it together and send me my boxes. I can’t watch your other two unboxings because I’m avoiding spoilers 😢

I'm really excited for the Quirky item next month (this month) its honestly the reason I got this box. I'm thinking of canceling the YA sub since I've skipped a lot of boxes lately

Agree with your thoughts on this one. Currently reading abandoned in Death and loving it.

This FL box was very underwhelming soooo I was so glad when my illumicrate box arrived and was freaking amazing. Especially the book. It’s absolutely stunning……. On a par….. if not better than Fairyloots daughter of the moon goddess. Illumicrates items are so much better quality than Fairyloots. Sick of getting art print, card bookmarks and pencil cases so often.

Very low box, book is pretty, but not amazing. But..but...Illumicrate has knocked it out of the park, 20 out of 10 for everything they did with the February box. The book might be the most beautiful one I've seen and the objects are simplyy favourite. I really think I should have paid more for the box and that never happens.

I was so exited for this book, but it was a great dissapoinment.. didnt recognize jacks and evangeline at all, the items seem very weak to me + expected more from the digital sprayed edges..

Okay I love the color change on the book, and the art print. But overall I'm glad I skipped this box. So far this year I haven't liked any of the FL YA boxes, but have loved the Illumicrate and Owlcrate ones sooo I might just cancel FL. But then I get FOMO haha. I'd love to be entered in for the draw. Also I am reading Ballad of Never After and enjoying it (but also agree they need to cool it with the OUABH items)

Your reactions in unboxing videos are my favourite. I am reading Babel and Daisy Jones and The Six.

I've just subscribed to Fairyloot and got the book only option. Looking at those items, I'm quite glad. Loved your review of it.

Another disappointing box for me too. The necklace was ok and the makeup bag/pencil case. I thought of you when I saw the FMC’s name 😆

It’d be nice to get one of the box. I’ve never been able to get on the subscription.

I think you’re going to love the illumicrate box!

Oo sounds like something I might like

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Im subscribed, have been a long time now and as soon as ive opened my box I always come to your channel to see your opioions!! And ALOT of the time I completely agree with you, the necklace although lovely design does feel super cheap and as an illustrator myself I cant say getting art prints is my favourite thing (which I have alot of already from an art box) its getting to a point where I have too many lol! I do like the little bag, it fits a paperback of about 300 pages? Ish, and the mugs are lovely ive ahd 2 now but im so scared to use it incase I scrape the interior design off!! Im a huge Dinosaur fan though so this months book hooked my heart :D

This box was a major disappointment for me personally, I really can't wait for them to start the Adult + YA Book-Only combined subscription so I can switch to that instead. So many of Fairyloot's items are not useful to me, or just seem flat out cheap. And they're also too hard to gift to someone who doesn't know of the fandoms. (I dislike the design on this month's pouch a lot, and have no idea who I can gift it to cause all they will ask is "what is this quote and who's Chloe Gong".) I really liked the bookends in the December box, and the hollowed out book from January. I really hope March's fandom neutral items are decent.

My box was stolen out of the locked USPS mailbox. It says it was delivered. The 4th time in the last 2 weeks were the key I was given in my slot with a letter on container was already unlocked. Anyone can take my boxes and I think 2 of my boxes have been grabbed. I am filing a claim for money back but I will never bet my box. 😭 I love the print and howl's moving castle items. And I have bought many prints I like. The book is amazing. Sad to have lost it. I love dinosaurs 🦕.

Ahhh! Super excited to watch this video 💗

A weak box for me this month - possibly worse for me because I opened IC first and they smashed it. I’m interested in the book so I’ll be keeping it but not blown away with anything in this box. A shame.

The only item I liked in this box was the OUABH print haha, but i love that series. I agree the mug, pencil and necklace are a bit meh, but i think the necklace could be repurposed into a keyring? I cant wait for the IC video cause the items are sooo much better!! Im very much looking forward to reading this book! I quite like the colour change, though the edges are a bit pale for me. Defs not my fave box for the year I can tell already haha. But IC might just be.... I only get the items cause the difference with shipping is like $20, and sometimes you get lucky and can sell the items for that. I am moving too in about 6 weeks!! I am freaking out cause i hate moving haha, but ive been selling a lot of my book box stuff just to make a bit of extra money and also have less to move with me. I need to install fencing and security screens and just ugh. I am poor now haha.

Definitely not as good as the February adult book but that one was GORGEOUS so it’s hard to top. Loved the bag tho, that was the best item!

The edges disappointed me tbh, considering how good the digital edges have been in the past 2 YA and especially the Jan adult book, like I really expected more from FL. I feel like for February they poured all their creativity into the adult book, and then suddenly thought , "Oh wait, we still have the YA box to do".....

I skipped this one and I am glad I did. Thinking of going back to the adult subscription as they look amazing!

the book and pouch seem really nice (I really want a book pouch in a box from Illumicrate one day rather than the hardback style sleeves) I'm just here waiting for your Illumicrate unboxing🍵

Hi, I've recently found your channel and have loved watching your unboxings. It does sometimes make me sad on the editions I've missed though...Babel was beautiful! 😍 I would love a chance to win a box please. I have recently just got off the waiting list for Illumicrate and will be getting my first box (unfortunately book only) by the end of the month. I'm currently on the waiting list for Fairyloot as well and hopefully can start getting those soon as some of the unboxings you have shown have been great!

I agree. The book is sooo good in my opinion but the items.... honestly my favorite is the art print because it reminds me of Ever After High where they go to Wonderland and I have such nostalgia for that series. I don't know, I didn't get the theme either. If the items don't improve in March I'll switch to the Combo subscription.

absolutely agree!! i really loved this edition of the book but was very underwhelmed by the items.

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Did you read City of Nightmares? I loved it

I’m excited to read the book. After reading the synopsis I thought it sounded kind of cheesy and figured the book would either be really good or really bad. So, I read the kindle sample to decide whether or not to skip the box and enjoyed it so I’m hoping the book is great! It will be my next read unless I change my mind like I always do 😂 It’s funny how you talked about people just doing the book only boxes because of useless items and whatnot. I don’t know what most of the fandoms are. I signed up to Book Boxes to get more of a variety of fantasy books. I switched to book only for illumicrate (I hated their items) and the only reason I wanted the book & items from FL was because every few months they seemed to do two book boxes. I’ve been signed up since September and there’s only been one 2 book box. I do love the foiled mugs. I was really hoping the mug was going to be Once Upon a Broken Heart, but I do really love the print. Right now I’m reading The London Seance Society. So far I’m really enjoying it!

Does the adult Fairyloot come in an option for a book with items box that you know of? or is it just an option to have a book only subscription? I didn't see another option than book only but wasn't sure if I missed it somewhere. I don't really want to sign up for the YA box again since there are just too many YA books I don't really want and too many items I really would not use (as I commented on one of your other vids). I don't think I could justify the adult book only subscription for the price with shipping costs to the US but I would try it if it was going to come with items - ideally not jewelry as that will never be of a quality I would wear, as evidenced in this box. I do miss getting the unique cover and sprayed edged books especially since they started doing much better sprays with designs other than just a solid color. And the items that I did really like - mugs, the secret fake books, wood or metal bookmarks, trinket trays (I know you don't love multiples of those but I love them, mainly because I have too much random s**t on my shelves. So I can make use of them!). I love watching your reviews because you really cannot hide if you don't like something, I love that.

This is one of the first times that I almost prefer the US cover to the UK. But I do really like the Fairyloot color scheme better!

Thanks ! My Fairyloot is still in transit xd

I was so disappointed with the items, the book was also meh although I do like the printing on the hard cover. When I seen what illumicrate had for items and book I was so jealous

Your idea is brilliant. I start following you after a few video's and love to participate in the giveaway. I myself have an Illumicrate subscription, but love to receive some Fairyloot items.

I thought this was a massive waste of money :( The items look and feel cheap, we just had a mug and paper item/print. The mug is just very flat. I think the design choice for the book is kinda weird as it is a book about nightmares and they decide to do pink. I think they could have done so much better, and the stenciled bird is hardly visible. Definitly a very big miss for me

I i loooove that ouabh print, I want it :(

For the first time, an art print is my fav item...i don't know how i should feel about this. Even though i am not a fan of Once Upon A Broken Heart, i cannot deny their artwork is beautiful. I am a Fairyloot subscriber. I have 3 boxes so far and this April's box will be my last. I have never subscribed to Illumicrate though. Do I still get a bonus entry? I definitely subscribe to your channel to watch the unboxings, and I'm wondering what might be in the giveaway box... I would have to wait for an international shipping though, i can receive the box either in Singapore or USA. Currently reading Life and Death by Stephanie Meyer, it's a library book that I hope to finish this weekend.

Thanks for sharing! I agree with you that I don't think the value is there either. I would have been disappointed by the items. Mugs and prints and bags have been done to death. The mug for me is not very usable with the foil on it as you can't put it in the dishwasher or microwave. The book is really pretty. Fairyloot really does a good job with them. You said pterodactyl correctly or at least in the US it's correct where the "p" is silent.

Cheers to a fellow archaeology degree holder! I agree, an underwhelming box. I swapped back to OwlCrate when they started the Lord of the Rings bowls about a year ago and they’ve had so many more practical things. It seems Illumicrate has a similar consistency of practical items as well. I don’t subscribe to Illumicrate, but a friend of mine and I are constantly searching for their books and items secondhand. Currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass, Rebels of Gold, and Among the Beasts and Briars.

I actually really like that naked hardback way better than character art

Yeah well here in the US that OUABH Rosiethorn print is selling for $15-$35……. just FYI

I got my box yesterday too and I was really disappointed with all of it to be honest! I did immediately think of you when I saw the main character's name though 😂 Hoping that March is better 🤞 I'd also love an entry into your giveaway please ❤️

This was my third Fairyloot box and I'll be honest, apart from the cup I've found the book and items really disappointing. It was very anti climatic considering there was a delay with it also. I wish they had picked a different book or done something else with it. It just looks completely different quality to December and January boxes.

Do you think a manga would fit in the bag? I think it’d be a hella cute mini book pouch

Why do I feel like the february items had less budget than most months😅

Hi! I might be a little late but I just subscribed and have never had an Illumicrate subscription. I'd love to be entered to win!

I initially wanted the full box but perhaps getting book only was better for me in the end! Not that interested in the items this box.

This is probably my least fav book design I’ve ever gotten from FL. It doesn’t match the vibes of the book to at all and I really like the OG American cover. I’m just hoping the copious amount of pterodactyls make sense after I read the book 😅.

The box and book are such a let down. I am more excited now for the adult box. Might switch to the combo book only box from now on

Looking at this box I think compared to the Illumicrate box this just doesn’t quite hit the mark. The Illumicrate box just hits the theme in every way.

This really wasn't a great box or book in my opinion. It's such a shame as I've waited months to get off the wait list and this was my second box so far. It annoys me that the boxes never come on time and then when they do turn up they're not that exciting (it seems to me, so far) I'll be selling my box on ebay for cost price.

I'd like to be entered if possible :) and do qualify for the bonus entry haha

An underwhelming box... But the book is stunning!

so glad i skipped this box, looks not worth the money and im puzzled as to why theyve gone Disney castle colours for the book cover. illumicrate definitely win this month

I'm the opposite. The story sounds really cool to me but I don't love the cover. It's giving me Disney/Creepypasta vibes.

Would like to be entered into the giveaway please ❤

I skipped this box because the book didn't appeal to me.

All the book boxes always put same fandoms items over and over. Is annoying. I do wish to see items from Falling Kingdoms.

Ummm except for the design of the book, there was nothing else that I liked. I was really looking forward to the Mug but the design on the mug killed me. This box was the worst fairyloot box that I have ever got.

Not a good box and I’m so so over mugs.

I am so looking forward to your thoughts on this! Can I just say though an art print I do not regard an item… I got my box today 🫣