Hi Watashi no yūjin,
It’s the last Illumicrate unboxing for 2018, Illumicrate has supplied amazing boxes this year and the last one does not disappoint.
Circus Top Banner by Illumicrate.
This Circus top banner is gold and black, and it perfect for showing of my ever-growing collection of pins.
Diner Drink Cosy artwork by @gicatam
This cute drink cosy has such a pretty design on it based of All the Boys I have loved before. I can wait to use this and stop burning my hands on my hot travel mug.
Mulan-inspired Scarf artwork by Feifei Ruan.
This silky scarf is so beautiful designed it could be used as wall art.
Warcrossed Woodmarks artwork by @Chattynora.
I love wooden bookmarks, this one has a cool quote in a rainbow theme.
Stag Amulet Necklace designed by @Fableandblack.
This necklace is a great additional to my Throne of Glass series merchandise. The green and gold work so well together.
Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce
“Wildness is a kind of magic
Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack . . . it’s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his apprentice.
Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle. These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine Realms for the past four hundred years – but now someone has broken the barrier. And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack.
Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover – perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Synopsis from Goodreads.com
I recently found Tamora Pierce world when I read Tempest and Slaughter. I have wanted to read her other works so this is a perfect excuse to dive into the world.
Empress of all Seasons by Emiko Jean
“In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems.
Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the prince. All are eligible to compete—all except yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy.
Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren’t hiding a dangerous secret. Mari is a yōkai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. If discovered, her life will be forfeit. As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari’s fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yōkai outcast.
Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro, and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku in this beautifully written, edge-of-your-seat YA fantasy”
Synopsis from Goodreads.com
Books that focus on Asian myths and fantasy has really intrigued me recently. I am looking forward to delving into this story.
The next Illumicrate box is out in February so keep tuned to find to what the theme will be.
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Gem x
