The Locked Library Unboxing June 2024 // Moon Crossed Lovers

Thank you so much for joining me in unboxing the June The Locked Library book.
The Locked Library is a monthly YA/Adult Fantasy/Sci-Fi book subscription service.
Today we are showing off the June book, which has the theme Moon Crossed Lovers.
I hope that you enjoy it!
Michelle x
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[@kiute.c]

This book is so stunning. The illustrator(s) deserve a raise!!! I ended up DNFing this book but I am in the minority. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

A couple of people have also said that they DNFd; so you're definitely not alone (reading is so subjective). I agree; the artwork is outstanding 🥹🥹🥹 Thanks lovely, I hope I enjoy it too x

[@kiute.c]

@@MichelleReadsandVlogs I was so bummed that I didn't like it. I really hope it is amazing for you! The book is so stunning

[@Allenro711]

THEY DID THE DANCING SCENE AHHHH. It's so pretty! 😭Do NOT read the family tree btw, that's gonna have major spoilers probably.

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Ooooh that’s probably why it’s in the back! The end paper artwork is so stunning 🥹🥹🥹

[@GriffReads]

I have the Waterstones special edition of this, which I love, but this edition is even more stunning 😍 I love the purple colour change and the stencilled edges 💜

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I have the Waterstones to open too ❤️ This edition is so pretty 😍 Hope you’re well lovely x

[@ayragon]

This is a box that you have to love ❤❤❤ wish you could unbox it again for those first time feels ❤❤❤

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

When I came back to edit the video I felt the joy all over again. It really was the best unboxing ever 🥹🥹🥹 ❤️

[@chickstick]

I loved this book. I bought the same editions as you but a signed paperbacks instead. I'm thinking the Locked Library is going to be my favourite edition.

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Ah I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! I agree with the Locked Library being my favourite so far ❤️❤️❤️

[@miiiiaaah]

This was my first locked library book!! With how many editions there are of this book I did wish the cover was different and not just a recolour but it is undeniably beautiful. I’ve a signed paperback, the fairyloot, the anz special edition, and this

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Ooooh you’re collecting as well? It is such a beautiful book to have a collection of 🥰

[@crazee4books]

Hi Michelle, I've seen this book in its various bookstore forms and it is lovely in all of them. I do prefer the purple colour way as done by the Locked Library over the standard blue because ... well ... purple!!! The end papers are very nice too and not the cartoony style that some books have. I am not a great romantasy reader though so have decided to skip this one. I've got an impressive list of pre-orders from Goldsboro, The Broken Binding and Waterstones that I'm eager for in the coming months. I'm also happy to report that all the books that I ordered during our moving period have arrived safely. Yay!!! We are two weeks in the condo and the main library is almost done. Just waiting for my jigsaw puzzle table to be put together and set in place ... which will be done tomorrow. It took me about 5 days to unpack 60 boxes of books and get them up on shelves. You might say that I was motivated!!!! I need to go around and put book series in published order in some cases and of course there will be tweaking and a bit of rearranging but mainly I'm done! Move went well with only one hiccup. The movers were an hour late arriving to unpack at the condo because they were stuck in traffic which meant that we went over the allotted time for using the moving elevator. Oops! The Hemnes bookcases are gorgeous and the billy bookcases sturdy and I confess that I'm amazed at the empty spaces that I've got to fill up!! Am still opening boxes of knickknacks and suspect that I'm going to have to downsize some more there. We are getting use to not knowing where anything is after I hastily put stuff away in the early days just to empty boxes and make room to work so that's fun! I actually picked up a book two nights ago and began to read again after a month of not being in the right frame of mind. We are delighting in our new home, George the cat has settled in nicely and we are getting to know our new city of Oakville. Been thinking of you and am so happy with the new video Michelle. Cheers!!!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Hi Judy Moving really is the one of the most stressful situations we put ourselves through; but it sounds like you’ve made such a huge effort and can reap the rewards of settling in. Glad to hear all the ordered books arrived safely ☺️ The Hemnes are such a nice bookcase! I’m excited to see what they look like when you’ve finished ☺️ …. A jigsaw table???? That sounds brilliant! (I have to be careful leaving unfinished jigsaws in my house as Poto sneakily eats some of the pieces and I don’t know until I get to the end! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️) Hope you’re enjoying your current read, and that everything is well with you x

[@Smell_of_a_book]

Ugh I wish they shipped to Canada! Such a stunning edition ❤

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I wished that they shipped to Canada for you too 😔

[@milouarf]

I love the holographic foiling!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

So special 🥰

[@Akuliszi]

I'm still waiting for mine. I hope the delievery service doesn't lose it again. (LL re-send me May book, but it seems like they only created the label so far)

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Oh no! I hope that it arrives soon 🤞🏻 might be worth dropping them an email as I’ve had mine for a week now x

[@Akuliszi]

@@MichelleReadsandVlogs It seems like it moves in a normal way; I'm getting updates. It just needs to cross the border to Poland, and it takes a while.

[@randomKP]

I almost cried just looking at it through the screen! What an absolutely beautiful book oh my

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

So beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@MinaDracula]

I have never needed a book this much. Normally I am someone who would not pay extra to get a special edition book but ever since I saw this video 9 days ago I have not been able to get it out of my head. Someone is selling it online for 200€ plus shipping and I am crazy enough to think about it.

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I’ve seen a few people reselling for a variety of prices. Are you on the Fairyloot reselling group on Facebook? Best price I’ve seen was an £80 one earlier today. I’d definitely keep your eyes peeled as 200euro is a lot of money 😬 (Good luck in your search x)

[@MinaDracula]

@@MichelleReadsandVlogsno I am not, I‘ve just joined the group so thank you for the help! Hope I will find it there for a bit more reasonable sum. Thank you 😊

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

@@MinaDracula 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@katiebourgeois2899]

This is the best book I’ve ever read. I’m obsessed!!! I have this edition as well and I love it so much

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Wow! That is a strong statement!!! I’m hoping that I love it 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@lifewithlinz11]

The edges and endpapers are soooo pretty!! Can’t wait to read this one! Hope you’re well and nearly over exam stress!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

So pretty! Aw thanks so much Linz; definitely starting to decompress from it 😊 I’m glad to have more time for reading ❤️

[@autiger509]

I was so excited to receive my copy from the LL - it truly is a gorgeous book and will look wonderful on my shelf of special editions. But alas, the story itself I did not like - it has ended up being a DNF 😭 I sooo wanted to like it, especially given how pretty this edition is, but it was just not for me ☹️ I seem to be the outlier in that regard though, so I hope you love it!!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I’m sorry that this one wasn’t for you; I felt the same way about the Georgia Summers Stardust one earlier in the year. The Fairlop edition was SO beautiful but I just didn’t like the book 😫 Hope you’re reading something good at the moment 😊

[@daisyl8]

If you ever decide to sell your edition, I would be very interested! Unfortunately Locked Library doesn’t ship to the US and I’m currently reading it and love it so far!

[@autiger509]

@@daisyl8 I’m in the US - I am able to get the locked library books using the forwarding service forward2me! Highly recommend them if you want to try to sign up going forward (though it is an additional cost to factor in)

[@jolanc]

So exited to get started in the book, it sounds really good! This is my first locked library edition I got😊 and thank your for the video about locked library for a year. It helped getting a real good idea of what locked library releases and if it was something I was interested in!!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

Ah I’m so excited for you Jo! I hope that you enjoy the book ❤️ 🌑 🐉

[@suvideiann9227]

That is a gorgeous edition! 😍 I have the FairyLoot edition ordered, am so excited to read this book after reading the sample on my Kindle! 🤩

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

The Fairyloot edition is stunning!!! I hope that you enjoy it 🥰

[@daisyl8]

This is such a gorgeous edition! Super bummed that the Locked Library only ships to the UK! By the way, what are the other special editions of this book that you have pre-ordered? I’m hoping to buy a SE of this one!

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I know; I wished they shipped overseas for everyone to enjoy ☺️ I ordered the Waterstones, and Fairyloot editions. Also the barnes and noble with the blue sprayed edge. Have you read it yet? X

[@daisyl8]

@@MichelleReadsandVlogs Ooh, ok! I think the Waterstones exclusive with the sprayed edges has already sold out online and I’m not in the UK so unfortunately cannot buy that one either! I am actually currently reading it! I’m barely on around page 100, but I’m already liking it so far! I’ve heard others say not to look at the family tree so I didn’t do that.

[@daad8264]

🤯🤯🤯

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I know 🥰

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

What do you think of this one?

[@strawberrylime33]

Is this an adult fantasy or a NA that reads like a YA? I feel descriptions by publishers haven't been accurate the past few years😢

[@Allenro711]

I would say it's more Adult fantasy/romance. It balances both aspects pretty well in my opinion and the writing is solid.

[@miiiiaaah]

It’s definitely adult

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

I haven’t read it yet; thanks to both who answered ❤️

[@jeanettemortimer7800]

Strange that the glossary and trigger warnings are in the back, not where you’d first look

[@MichelleReadsandVlogs]

You are right. I didn’t think of this! You’d definitely want at least the TW in the front 😬