Rise Beyond Ruin

This is the OwlCrate January 2025 box. This box has items in it inspired by Legendborn, An Ember in the Ashes, The Hunger Games, A Study in Drowning, and a fandom neutral item . These books have been added to my TBR if they weren't already there.

What other way could we start the new year other than including another mug from The Royalty Drinkware Collection! This mug is part of a stackable set with three previous mugs. This month’s stacking mug is based on Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and is wonderfully designed by Lindsay Hook (@offthehookstudio) and Yeatasmin Shiropa (@the.pearledreader)!

Immerse yourself in the Martial Empire with this wonderful candle! With scents of oud, cardamom, and vanilla, this candle is inspired by An Ember in the Ashes and created by Flick the Wick (@flickthewick)!

Warm yourself up during the cold days with our beanie! Inspired by The Hunger Games, the combination of the bow and arrow with primrose flowers is an ode to the Everdeen sisters we know and love. This beanie was beautifully designed by Yeatasmin Shiropa (@the.pearledreader)!

Enter your romantasy era with our super trendy sticker pack! This pack includes 20 vinyl stickers which are perfect for decorating your e-reader, laptop, or water bottle, and were designed by Cade Roach (@heyatlascreative).

Introducing our new 2025 enamel pin collection: Enchanted Elixirs! Each month’s box will include a sliding pin featuring magical elements from fantastical worlds all tucked away in a bottle - all designed by Layla Ashtar (@layla_ashtar_shrine)! Our first pin in the collection features A Study in Drowning, the tumultuous story of a girl rising above to meet her destiny.

The January book, The Scorpion Queen by Mina Fears, the protagonist, Amie, is dealt a difficult deal of cards and finds herself disinherited, accused of scandal, and forced to serve for Princess Mariama. 

Her father has created a series of impossible, deadly trials for Mariama’s suitors, and when Amie discovers a way to stop these trials, she must choose following her heart and escaping with the boy she loves, or finding the courage to help the princess.

This signed edition features a stunning redesigned cover by  @tropicalgloom and @lichen_and_limestone and stenciled edges by @azura.arts ⁠. Turn over the cover for the reversible with gorgeous artwork by @vitkovskaya_art ⁠. On the hardback, we have some stunning foil designs done by @heyatlascreative ⁠⁠. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous end pages done by @lichen_and_limestone ⁠⁠. Finally, an author letter and bonus content from Mina Fears has been bound into the book for subscribers!

Overall, the January 2025 Box, Rise Beyond Ruin items fit the theme so well. I was delighted with each of the items, and the thought that was put into them regarding the theme, and inspired books to meet it. My favorite item this month was the sticker pack. There is also a Spotify playlist, the differences between the original and exclusive cover designs, interviews, books related to the book of the month, and other excellent January releases can all be found in the themed packet.

February's theme is Deception and Desire and follows our two protagonists, one who's magic is filled with bloodshed and heir to the throne, and the other who's struggling to survive in a world of a brutal reign.

A mysterious benefactor approaches one of them for the heist of a lifetime. As they both work together, their motives and desires thrust them into a battle of deception and carnage. ⁠

I hope you all enjoyed this review of the January 2025 OwlCrate box. I'm excited to read The Scorpion Queen, and am excited to use all of my themed items, some as decorations on my shelves!

Happy reading :)