Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi, I'm Ven and welcome to my book corner where we talk all things books. Thank you so much for joining me for today's video and I hope you enjoy.
I have been a eyeing a few special editions from Illumicrate for a while, and one series I was looking at went down in the sale, that is The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan, which is a series I am overdue a reread of, so join me as I unbox this special edition set, and also share another book that I received slightly before its release date!
#unboxingvideo #specialeditionbooks #illumicrate #smallbooktuber - Host/founder of Agitation August
If you like pretty books, I highly recommend checking out @darkstarsbookcavern as she has all the pretty books (and a HAT)
Book Information.
The Magicians' Guild
Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe.
The Novice
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
The High Lord
In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magician's Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world...
Our Illumicrate Exclusive: The Black Magician set includes Royal hardbacks and features:
Exclusive redesigned covers (by @park_sunga)
Foil embossing on the hardbacks (by @no0nedesigns)
Sprayed Edges
Artwork endpapers (by @dianadworak)
Digitally signed by the author
You Weren't Meant to Be Human
by Andrew Joseph White
Festering masses of worms and flies have taken root in dark corners across Appalachia. In exchange for unwavering loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. A fresh start. It’s an offer that none refuse.
Crane is grateful. Among his hive’s followers, Crane has found a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won’t destroy him. He even met Levi: a handsome ex-Marine and brutal killer who treats him like a real man, mostly. But when Levi gets Crane pregnant—and the hive demands the child’s birth, no matter the cost—Crane’s desperation to make it stop will drive the community that saved him into a devastating spiral that can only end in blood.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
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twitch.tv/vens_corner
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amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
Hi, I'm Ven and welcome to my book corner where we talk all things books. Thank you so much for joining me for today's video and I hope you enjoy.
I have been a eyeing a few special editions from Illumicrate for a while, and one series I was looking at went down in the sale, that is The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan, which is a series I am overdue a reread of, so join me as I unbox this special edition set, and also share another book that I received slightly before its release date!
#unboxingvideo #specialeditionbooks #illumicrate #smallbooktuber - Host/founder of Agitation August
If you like pretty books, I highly recommend checking out @darkstarsbookcavern as she has all the pretty books (and a HAT)
Book Information.
The Magicians' Guild
Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe.
The Novice
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
The High Lord
In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magician's Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world...
Our Illumicrate Exclusive: The Black Magician set includes Royal hardbacks and features:
Exclusive redesigned covers (by @park_sunga)
Foil embossing on the hardbacks (by @no0nedesigns)
Sprayed Edges
Artwork endpapers (by @dianadworak)
Digitally signed by the author
You Weren't Meant to Be Human
by Andrew Joseph White
Festering masses of worms and flies have taken root in dark corners across Appalachia. In exchange for unwavering loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. A fresh start. It’s an offer that none refuse.
Crane is grateful. Among his hive’s followers, Crane has found a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won’t destroy him. He even met Levi: a handsome ex-Marine and brutal killer who treats him like a real man, mostly. But when Levi gets Crane pregnant—and the hive demands the child’s birth, no matter the cost—Crane’s desperation to make it stop will drive the community that saved him into a devastating spiral that can only end in blood.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
