Break The Curse

This is the 49th box for FairyLoot and was announced 30th January 2020.

*It’s time for you to break the curse and defy your fate! This theme is inspired by characters that are either cursed or destined to do something. They will need to face challenges in order to break free from their destiny and carve a new path for themselves.*

## Book

The book is Bone Criar's Moon by Kathryn Purdie, this is Purdie's first feature in a FairyLoot box. The book was originally published 3rd March 2020.

##### Blurb

Bone ​Criers have a sacred duty. They alone can keep the dead from preying on the living. But their power to ferry the spirits of the dead into goddess Elara’s Night Heavens or Tyrus’s Underworld comes from sacrifice. The gods demand a promise of dedication. And that promise comes at the cost of the Bone Criers’ one true love.

Ailesse has been prepared since birth to become the matriarch of the Bone Criers, a mysterious famille of women who use strengths drawn from animal bones to ferry dead souls. But first she must complete her rite of passage and kill the boy she’s also destined to love.

Bastien’s father was slain by a Bone Crier and he’s been seeking revenge ever since. Yet when he finally captures one, his vengeance will have to wait. Ailesse’s ritual has begun and now their fates are entwined—in life and in death.

Sabine has never had the stomach for the Bone Criers’ work. But when her best friend Ailesse is taken captive, Sabine will do whatever it takes to save her, even if it means defying their traditions—and their matriarch—to break the bond between Ailesse and Bastien. Before they all die.

### Exclusive Customs

*"This FairyLoot exclusive edition has beautiful shimmery sprayed edges, exclusive foil on the title, artwork on the reverse of the dust jacket by @dianadworak and is signed by the author! We hope you love it!"*

Cover, Edges, Dust JacketSignature, Author's Letter
## Special Items

### Item One - Book Sleeve

*"It would be hard to find a more well-known curse than that of Beauty and the Beast, so we had to include an item inspired by our favourite retelling of the tale: A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. This stunning exclusive **Cursebreaker Book Sleeve** has been designed by @eviebookish!"*

* A Curse so Dark and Lonely was featured in the February 2019 box, Beast & Beauty.

### Item Two - Headband

*"Not all curses are a mystery until the end of the book – some stories like The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater let you in on the secret from the very start! Proudly wear this exclusive **Raven Boys Headband** illustrated by @taratjah and don’t go to Cabeswater without it!"*

### Item Three - Passport Cover

*"Sometimes our nationality does not adequately represent our wild imagination secretly we are all Citizens of Wonderland! Now you can showcase it with this stunning **Wonderland Passport Cover** designed by @noverantale! This item is inspired by the Queen of Hearts retelling, Heartless by Marissa Meyer… but we hope that your fate is lighter than that of Catherine’s!"*

### Item Four - Tumbler Cup

*"Curse breaking is not an easy task and can be exhausting! Make sure you take hydrating sips in-between the thrilling pages of your next read with this exclusive **Queen of Nothing Tumbler Cup**! The stunning design has been created by the talented @noverantale and it features a quote from The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black."*

### Item Five - Lanyard

*"Featuring beautiful illustrations by @catarinabookdesigns inspired by none other than Caraval by Stephanie Garber, this stunning exclusive **Caraval Lanyard** is perfect for displaying your love for reading at school, work or at your next convention. Keep an eye out for it to spot a fellow FairyLooter!"*

* Caraval was featured in the January 2017 box, Mystery & Mischief.

### Item Six - Notepad

*"Whilst you read you might find yourself needing a piece of paper to write down some notes, and we’ve got you covered. Use this beautiful **Genie Notepad** illustrated by @catarinabookdesigns."*

### Item Seven - Tarot Cards

This is a collectible item.

*"This month’s collectable **tarot cards** are the Eight of Cups and the Seven of Cups. They are designed by @gabriella.bujdoso and inspired by the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas!"*

### Item Eight - EXTRA: Postcard

This item was added due to the late shipping of the box. The postcard is from FairyLoot apologising for the late deliveries and has A Court Of Thorns and Roses' The City of Starlight Velaris illustrated on the front.

BoxNotepad, Book SleeveHeadband, Tarot CardsPassport Cover, LanyardTumblerPostcardPostcardPictures taken by @thelastbookontheleft, @thebookerina.