Unboxing: OwlCrate April 2021

“Ruthless Rivals”

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It’s been a miserable few days and life just seems stuck in a rut right now, so let’s focus on some happy and jump right into all the goodies OwlCrate delivered in the April Ruthless Rivals box!

First up is this really cool metal chopstick set designed by Tes Medovich (@paperbackbones), inspired by the rival gangs in These Violent Delights … which I still need to read! Being gluten intolerant and practically allergic to all food besides rice, it might be fun to teach myself how to eat it with chopsticks. Most likely I’ll just use them as spears for large chunks of fruit or meat! 

Tes also designed this really cool Et Cetera card game to challenge you and your bookworm friends to various literary trivia. It is a really wide open game and I’ve had some fun playing it with my almost 11-year-old … although I’m absolutely rubbish at these types of games. I always draw a blank! But this is a really clever item that can easily be enjoyed over video chats and zoom meetings, perfect for our socially distanced world right now! 

Coffee! It’s always a treat when we get some yummy coffee from OwlCrate. This time, partnering with Fable Grounds Coffee, the team crafted a cinnamon hazelnut flavoured coffee inspired by the magical competition in Where Dreams Descend, an OwlCrate book pick from last summer! 

Even though numerous Hamilton songs get stuck in my head on a regular basis – “My name is Alexander Hamilton” – I still haven’t watched it! This phone wallet designed by Lady Chubb Letters features a quote from Hamilton: History has its eyes on you. This little item is a combo pop socket and simple wallet, featuring a few little pockets to store your ID, some cash and house key. Stick it on the back of your phone and you’re good to go!

Next up is this Nevernight inspired throw pillowcase designed by KDP Letters featuring the quote: Conquer your fear and you can conquer the world. I haven’t read Nevernight but I know there are many fans of this series that will be happy to have this item and I really appreciate the powerful quote. 

Icey Designs did an excellent job creating this month’s jumbo sized enamel pin inspired by the monthly book pick.

Which brings us to … the book! Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. This is a highly anticipated fantasy featuring two rival witches allying to take down a common enemy, and I’m really hoping to catch up on some YA reading soon, starting with this one! This special edition of the book came signed, with an author letter, exclusive OwlCrate cover, reversible dust jacket artwork and a foil stamp on the hardback – a truly deluxe edition! 

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