March proved to be a bit of a slumpy month for me in so many areas…books, blogging, putting away the laundry, etc. etc…One thing I managed to muster up some enthusiasm over however, were my BOTM & Owlcrate boxes. Super excited to have received Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller, I was lucky enough to snag a arc copy a few months back & absolutely loved this swashbuckly story of what I’ve come to refer to as the female Jack Sparrow HAHA! As for Book of the Month, I was actually considering skipping March since I could NOT decide if any of the books appealed to me. After coincidentally watching three Booktube videos for BOTM, I was convinced by one book & I’m so happy I opted to go with this one because it has so many elements I’ve come to love in Fiction (Magical Realism) & it’s a diverse/own voices read. So w/out further ado…
This month’s theme is Sailors, Ships & Seas, in the box are the following items:
⚓️ Hardcover copy of Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller (My 5 Star review here)
⚓️ temporary skull tattoo (won’t wear but saving for the Gram)
⚓️ roll of Simply Gilded Mermaid Washi Tape (maybe in planner?)
⚓️ Kitch Studios Tea Towel (saving for the Gram)
⚓️ Boy Girl Party Notepad (cute as hell, using RIGHT AWAY!)
⚓️ necklace & pendant from The Geeky Cauldron Compass Pendant Necklace (already wore this out & got 1 compliment YAY!)
⚓️ exclusive Owlcrate Pirate pin (not picture here, already in my 6 yr olds possession)
My Rating: ★★★★ (4 STARS)
Goodreads Blurb
In a country teetering on the brink of civil war, two young people meet—sensual, fiercely independent Nadia and gentle, restrained Saeed. They embark on a furtive love affair and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest roiling their city. When it explodes, turning familiar streets into a patchwork of checkpoints and bomb blasts, they begin to hear whispers about doors—doors that can whisk people far away, if perilously and for a price. As the violence escalates, Nadia and Saeed decide that they no longer have a choice. Leaving their homeland and their old lives behind, they find a door and step through.
Exit West follows these characters as they emerge into an alien and uncertain future, struggling to hold on to each other, to their past, to the very sense of who they are. Profoundly intimate and powerfully inventive, it tells an unforgettable story of love, loyalty, and courage that is both completely of our time and for all time.
*I haven’t gotten around to reading Exit West just yet due to a back log of arcs I’m working my way through at the present moment. However, if any of you have a non-spoilery review or just thoughts then I’d ❤ to hear them 😉
What are your thoughts on the March Owlcrate box? Have any of my bookish peeps read Daughter of the Pirate King? For my fellow BOTM subscribers, what were your selections for March? also, if you subscribe to any other boxes & have done a unboxing, drop your link down below 😉
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I freakin love the necklace.
Been trying to find an antique compass to make into a necklace but they are always too big. #fashionproblems
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Lol, I didn’t know if I’d like it but I do & it’s the perfect length (not too long or short) so that’s a plus. Hope you find one soon 😃
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The pirate book sounds so much fun! I wish we had this kind of boxes here!
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It was a TON of fun Annie! it’s also not very long either & very fast paced. This is book 1 in a duology & I’m anxious for the next one lol 😉
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I have seen so much of Exit West in the community. It seems like a book that I would really enjoy.
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I hope you do if you get around to it, I am hoping to pick it some time this summer 😉
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It does seem like a good summer read.
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And it looks like a quick read, low on the page count which is appreciated when taking a break from Fantasy 😉
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Definitely!
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These both look like great boxes for this month Lilly. I always try and guess what book will be in the Owl Crate boxes, I had no idea with March’s one but I guess given you’ve already read and enjoyed Daughter of the Pirate King this is a box you were happy with right?
Also I have Exit West on my to-read list. It sounds like an interesting books so I really hope you enjoy it! 😀
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Thanks Beth! I was EXTREMELY happy to hear it was DOTPK, I had such a good time reading it for sure 😉 Exit West is really making its rounds around the community, been hearing positive things. Hope you enjoy it when you around to it 🙂
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Oh I can imagine, it’s always nice when you get a book you love in these boxes isn’t it?
Yeah that’s how I discovered it as well, through the community, I hope it is as good as everyone seems to think and I hope you enjoy it as well! 😀
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So you are kind of breaking my heart here lol ❤ I totally wanted to see you modeling the temp tattoo. I guess I cannot have it all huh? 😉
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HAHA! you’re making me want to do it now smh lol!
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I have plans to read Exit West soon. 🙂
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Looking forward to your thoughts! Hope you enjoy it 😃💭💕
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Love the look of the necklace! So gorgeous.
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It is very pretty, thank you 🙂
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The notebook and necklace are so cute 😍 I’m really interested in reading both of these books! Glad to see you enjoyed Daughter of the Pirate King.
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I’m obsessed with the notebook & the necklace received 1 compliment that made me very happy lol. I hope you enjoy these books when you get around to the Lauren ❤ 🙂
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sadly I have to say this is not one of my fave boxes but great unboxing (:
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That’s ok 🙂 didn’t enjoy the book? & thank you! 💕
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Love the look of the OwlCrate box this month! I haven’t gotten any of their boxes in awhile. I’ve really been wanting to try Book of the Month.
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Owlcrate has been stepping up their curation game, I’ll give them that lol. Book of the Month often has promos on Groupon & that’s how I started. I believe I got 3 months for $20 & decided to keep it since I’m pleased with their selections and the option to add a Hardcover for $9.99 👌🏼
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Ooh nice! I may have to try them out really soon. I swear the months that I don’t get OwlCrate they are awesome. Then the months that I do decide to get one, it’s not great. LOL. ugh.
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Lol smh they’ve gotten a ton more predictable with their themes. My guess for April is The Upside of Unrequited 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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I loved Daughter of the pirate king! It was an amazing read and I’m eagerly waiting for the next book. Awesome stuff btw! 🙂
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Does anyone really put laundry away? Our clean laundry just sits in the laundry bins in the laundry room lol
Anyways! Yay for receiving Daughter of the Pirate King! I remember that you really enjoyed it. Also, that necklace is freaking AMAZING!!! I would totally rock it.
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Your subscription posts always make me wish I still had my Owlcrate subscription! One day I’m going to have to give in and get it back. Maybe do it as a birthday thing for myself again this year 😂😂. Anyway! I so need to get my hands on a copy of Daughter of the Pirate King and I’ve been hearing great things about Exit West so that one is definitely on my TBR too and I hope you enjoy it. 😁♥
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