My backlog got so big that I had to split it into several unboxings. This is the first batch: six special editions from The Locked Library, OwlCrate, FairyLoot and The Broken Binding. And yes, I finally bought a microphone, so no more fixing falling-out earphones! 🎙️📚 And sorry for technical issues. There are days when technology is agains me…
Watch the full unboxing on YouTube → (Almost 48 minutes of foil, sprayed edges and very honest opinions.)
What’s in the video
- The six books that made the cut: the backlog, the boxes and how I decided what to open first.
- A Lady’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Michelle Maxstoke (The Locked Library, Forbidden Wing, October 2026): gold matte foil, but I’m honestly not a fan of the character art.
- The Bookshop Book by Mark Lawrence (The Locked Library Edition): gold-orange foil, a library on the dust jacket and, best of all, matches previous books!
- Immortal Rose by Alexandra Bracken (OwlCrate Adult Fantasy, August 2026): a pink-to-white gradient, rose gold foil, floral edges and a hand-signed copy.
- Divine Descent by AdriAnne May (OwlCrate Limited Edition): a gorgeous blue soft-touch dust jacket with gold foil, but the rest of the edition didn’t win me over.
- The Soulmate Bakery by Safa Ahmed (FairyLoot Cozy Fantasy, October 2026): sprayed edges with leaves and a locket, soft finish, red foil, a signed copy with bonus content and, shockingly, no damage!
- Deathless King by R. A. Castellan (The Broken Binding, October 2026): black matte foil with clear foil accents, a fully redesigned hardcover and a signed copy. Absolutely stunning.
- My summary and verdict
- Bonus: I lost my remote control 😂
My honest take
Out of six books, two disappointed me and the rest are really nice. If you love epic fantasy, The Broken Binding subscription is well worth a look, and I’m super happy to have a matching set from The Locked Library. Watch my full summary here.
Your turn! Which of these six would you pick, and do you agree with my opnions? Tell me in the YouTube comments. If you enjoy special edition books and book unboxings, subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss the next batch. Missed the previous one? Watch my FairyLoot, The Arcane Society & more unboxing here.
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