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So I received my Unplugged<\/a> book box this weekend, and loved it! As they are a new company and this is their first box, I\u2019ve decided to do an extensive unboxing and review. But first of all I wanna thank them for assembling a great and useable box, I\u2019m impressed, especially given that it\u2019s their first box! The little details are amazing and really make a difference!<\/p>\n Without further delay, a full unboxing picture (though without the cards…)!<\/p>\n Every item came wrapped in black tissue paper, which I really loved, as for me, it enhances the unboxing experience! I love that they didn\u2019t give a lot of spoilers, as many other boxes do. If I already know half the contents of the box, it really detracts from the experience. If one wanted, this would also allow one to space it out over a few days. Every item also came with a little note about the creator (yay for small businesses!) and the thoughts behind them, which is wonderful. I think this is a very good alternative to spoiler cards. But now on to the items (including their notes!)<\/p>\n First of all, the theme card and photo challenge. This month\u2019s theme was \u2018Keep your head above water\u2019 – Unplugged isn\u2019t merely another book subscription service, it is also focussed around self-care and mental health. The theme was well done, and provided a red thread throughout the box. The photo challenge really fits into this as well, being aimed less at bookstagram pictures than providing experiences that happen to be memorialised through a picture. I defitely plan on participating!<\/p>\n For me, the most central part of book boxes really is the book. I know, you think that that is obvious – but from what I\u2019ve seen on social media, the items that come with them seem more important, as it seems that book nerds are supposed to be collectors of random bookish things as well. Not that I mind getting great items, but it\u2019s just not my focus (Seriously, why is everyone obsessed with POP figures, for example?). Whether I keep subscribing is mainly tied to the quality of the selected books – if I do spend that much money on a box, I do want to consistently receive 4+ star reads. I also always try to read the included books before the next box.<\/p>\n Sadie, the book included here, is unexpected. It\u2019s not my usual genre, and I probably would not have picked it up in a store. But now ghat I have had a closer look and thought about it, I\u2019m very excited to read it. According to the blurb, it revolves around a runaway girl on a quest, and a podcast, whose intention it is to find that missing girl. It seems like a unique concept, ans I\u2019m looking forward to delving into the story.<\/p>\n The book came accompanied by a signed bookplate, an author letter, and a little swag-travel brochure. What also came with it is a mysterious envelope that you\u2019re supposed to open after reading. I\u2019m super curious to see what is in there – and I hope they keep doing that in future boxes!<\/p>\n Candles are one of my favourite things to receive in boxes – though it is getting to the point where I pretty much have a collection. Burning them while reading gives me joy and makes my room smell great. I’m thrilled with this Inej (Six of Crows duology) inspired candle, it is beautiful and it smells AMAZING! It also comes in a solid dark glass jar, which shouldn’t make a difference, but I’m really excited about! This was designed by Get Fictional<\/a> and it is probably my favourite item in this box! Though it is closely followed by the tea:<\/p>\n\n Inspired by Stephen King’s IT, this tea is intended to be drunk cold, and has been created by Story of my Tea<\/a>. From the description, it is a fairly pure tea, without added flavour, so definitely something that pleases tea-purists. 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