This Owlcrate is a little different than the regular monthly boxes, this was a limited special edition box for The Wicked King by Holly Black. I believe this was also curated with Holly, which is pretty cool. It was a little more costly and came with a few more items. It is also the first time they’ve continued in a series with an exclusive cover that you can’t get anywhere else. I should warn you now, that although I like a lot of the items – I don’t like them all and I’m giving my honest opinion. If you loved everything in the box then that is super awesome – it just wasn’t a complete hit for me.
The High King Woodwick Candle – This is a really nice full sized item. It is definitely more of a manly scent and it’s a little strong but not completely overpowering. The smell is leather, oak, wood and moss. I normally don’t light decorative candles but I really want to hear the woodwick crackle, so I’m def going to try it.
Acorn Necklace – This is very pretty. It’s a little on the dainty side for me, but I might eventually wear it. We’ll see. It is lovely though. I keep referring to it as the squirrel necklace in my head though – wtf even?
Faeire Fruit Tea – The flavors are fruit and elderflower. Meh, I wish we could get some hot chocolate or something. We aren’t all tea and coffee drinkers. Just once Owlcrate!
Wicked King Scarf – I have to admit that I don’t really wear designed scarves. I’m a little chubby person and it just takes off the little bit of neck that I have LOL It’s cute though – I’ll likely use it for IG pictures.
The Wicked King signed by Holly Black with an exclusive cover – This one is so much nicer than the one they did for The Cruel Prince and I liked that one a lot. I love this one though and I imagine they’ll do another one for the third book. Very cool collector’s item.
Gem soap – I use body washes and not soap but I like the ingredients and it’s very pretty, so I’ll use it.
Zipper Pouch – I’m really getting over pouches from OC, not going to lie. It’s a nice quality and a nice quote. I really need to find a use of these things and then maybe I’ll appreciate them more. Any ideas?
Tassel Bookmark – I hate to say this but I don’t think this is very nice. It’s super basic and nothing I care about. I wish they would’ve gotten a really cool one.
Jude and Carden art print by @meliescribbles – Gorgeous! This is the kind of stuff I wanted! Really beautiful artwork and something unique. Possibly my favorite artwork I’ve seen of these two. I plan on framing this one.
Enamel Pin – OC is switching from the little monthly buttons to a much higher quality quality enamel pin. I didn’t think they would be doing this till January but it’s cool one made it in this box. It’s very pretty. I just have to figure out a way to display them.
*There was also a little Wicked King quote print and enamel pin that was something you got for pre-ordering Wicked King, so it’s cool that it came in the box because it was only for US residents and I’m in Canada.
Overall, I didn’t LOVE the box but I’m still glad I got it. I loved a few items in it and the signed book with the exclusive cover is worth the price alone, so no real complaints. Now, I’m still debating if I want to read this closer to the release date of the third book or brave the cliffhanger – I’ve heard it’s an intense one.
Did you get The Wicked King OC box? What did you think? Favorite or least favorite item? Let me know!
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it was a pretty nice box
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Love your pictures!
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Aw thank you so much!
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Awe they all look so good and look like you get a lot in them too.
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I’ve looked at so many subscription boxes but I’m SO CHEAP I never pull the trigger. But this is lovely!
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It took me like a year of starring at them to finally give in LOL I don’t know if they are really worth the money but I do enjoy getting something in the mail every month.
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I didn’t love every item either. My candle was so overpowering I cant even open it without getting an instant headache, which is so sad. I’ve wanted to try an alchemy and ink candle for a while so I’m pretty disappointed with that. I agree the bookmark wasn’t great. I thought it was pretty ugly tbh. My favourite items were the necklace, scarf, tea, pouch and pins. I cant use body products because of allergies so, that’s kind of sad
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The candle was quite powerful. It didn’t knock me out as bad as some of the other manly smelling type candles do but I am sure it would trigger my migraines if I lit it. I really want to try it though for the wood wick lol
Yeah, it really wasn’t a perfect box. Had some nice items but I thought there would be a WOW item like a really cool mug – ah well.
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I loved most of the items in the box as well. I have pretty much the same thoughts on all of the items that you do.
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Yeah, it’s nice but could’ve been better. When I click on your profile it doesn’t take me to your page – just wanted to let you know ❤
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Awhe crap. I wonder how I fix that. I’m so blog illiterate.
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Cool beans!
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I 100% agree about the zipper pouch. It’s pretty and I’ll definitely find use for it, but that’s the 3rd one out of the last like 4 boxes. Overall I did really like the box though! I really hope they’ll do one for the 3rd book.
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Oh totally. It’s getting stupid. It’s nice but come on lol I did as well.
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I adore that cover! I’ve been wanting to get a subscription box for a while, but can never decide which one I’d want to subscribe to.
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It took me awhile to pick one.
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I agree with the bookmark, they could have done a much better design. I don’t mind the pouches because I can always use them in crafting or traveling, but I wish they would send out some smaller or larger sizes!
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Oh yes, that is a very good idea for them. I dont travel or it would be great. I’m sure I’ll think of something to do with them or put them in a giveaway at some point. I agree about sizes – I’d like to fit my ipad in one lol
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seems like a cute box! Thought the acorn necklace was cute (but then I liked dainty jewelry)
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It is a nice box and the necklace is very pretty.
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This box looks awesome, I haven’t bought a subscription box in ages mainly because it’s so expensive since I’m from Australia. That special edition cover definitely looks worth it though 😀
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Aw bummer. Yeah the shipping to Canada isn’t nice, so I can’t imagine how much it would be to AUS. That’s always so frustrating. The cover is great!
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It is pretty expensive which is super depressing but it also means I get them when they seem really worth it! The cover does look so good!
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Got this box and so glad about it too! I fell in love with The Cruel Prince last year and ended up collecting all three hardcover editions; now I’m on my way to having all three editions of The Wicked King as well. [But, no, I’m not obsessed. At alllll. Ahhum.]
I think the cutest item, for me, is the necklace? But I have a thing with acorns and pinecones, so there’s that, haha. I’ve never had a candle with a woodwick so I’m looking forward to lighting that one eventually!
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Haha it’s a great book. The necklace is pretty cute
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Great post I actually got The Wicked King a couple of weeks ago but I have to read Yje Cruel Prince first I hope I can get to it soon, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
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