Desert Dreams

This is the 51st box for FairyLoot and was announced 6th April 2020.

*This month, we’re getting swept away in lands filled with fairy tales, magic and djinn! Put the kettle on and brew yourself a sweet mint tea to prepare for a dreamy adventure, from palaces to sand dunes to magic oasis’! We’ve never done a theme quite like this in the past, and we are so excited for the goodies and the book in this box.*

## Book

The book is Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust, this is Bashardoust's first feature in a FairyLoot box. The book was originally published 12th May 2020.

##### Blurb

**A captivating and utterly original fairy tale about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch, and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse...**

There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story.

As the day of her twin brother’s wedding approaches, Soraya must decide if she’s willing to step outside of the shadows for the first time. Below in the dungeon is a demon who holds knowledge that she craves, the answer to her freedom. And above is a young man who isn’t afraid of her, whose eyes linger not with fear, but with an understanding of who she is beneath the poison.

Soraya thought she knew her place in the world, but when her choices lead to consequences she never imagined, she begins to question who she is and who she is becoming...human or demon. Princess or monster.

### Exclusive Customs

*"This FairyLoot exclusive edition has an EXCLUSIVE COVER, SPRAYED EDGES, ARTWORK ON THE REVERSE OF THE DUST JACKET by the amazing @orikye and is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR! Don’t forget to read the author letter and enjoy the gorgeous character art by @merwildandco on the other side!"*

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## Special Items

### Item One - Bookish Tin

*"We’re so excited to share this amazing **Bookish Tin** designed by @chattynora with you! The artwork is inspired by We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal and we love how it looks. It’s perfect for storing anything, from tea leaves to trinkets!"*

### Item Two - Wooden Spoon

*"We have previously featured some kitchen utensils and cutlery, but we thought there was something missing… so we would like to introduce you to the **Bookish Wooden Spoon**, engraved with a design by @kdpletters! It features a quote from Hero of the Fall by Alwyn Hamilton."*

### Item Three - Tea Towel

*"To expand your **Tea Towel** collection, we are sending you this gorgeous one designed by @eviebookish and inspired by The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty. You can also hang it up on your wall – we always love a multipurpose item!"*

### Item Four - Desert Bath Salts

*"Make sure you take time to relax! In your box you will find some gorgeous **Desert Bath Salts** to soak your worries away. These bath salts were made by Little Heart Gifts, and no worries if you do not own a bathtub – you can use these for a foot soak to give your feet the rest they deserve!"*

### Item Five -Tribal Desert Candle

*"Relax and set the mood with the beautiful **Tribal Desert Candle** inspired by the An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir. They were hand-poured by the amazing @wickandfable, and they will make your room smell delightful."*

### Item Six - Sunglass Pouch

*"As the days are becoming sunnier we thought it could be fun and useful to include a **Sunglass Pouch** so you can always protect your pair of shades! It features a beautiful quote from The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury, designed by @kitstercronk."*

* The Forbidden Wish was featured in March 2016 box, Retelling.

### Item Seven - Tarot Cards

This is a collectible item.

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

All ItemsTinWooden SpoonTea TowelBath SaltsCandleSunglass PouchTarot CardsPictures from @thepufflehufflekittehreads