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Built By Book Lovers
We started The Locked Library because we believed books deserved to be as magical as the stories inside them.
Each month, our team handpicks the very best reads and pairs them with exclusive finishes and artwork from some of our favourite illustrators. We want to create editions that feel genuinely special and worthy of their place on your shelf.
Built By Book Lovers
We started The Locked Library because we believed books deserved to be as magical as the stories inside them.
Each month, our team handpicks the very best reads and pairs them with exclusive finishes and artwork from some of our favourite illustrators. We want to create editions that feel genuinely special and worthy of their place on your shelf.
Get Started In 3 Simple Steps
1. Choose your subscription
Explore our subscription options and choose the box and payment plan that works for you.
2. Join the waitlist
Pop yourself on the waitlist and we'll be in touch the moment a spot becomes available.
3. And... relax
Each month a beautiful new fantasy book will be yours. Curl up and enjoy the magic.
What's in the Monthly Box?
Our unmissable turquoise box is the first hint of the magic waiting inside...
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Exclusive Cover
A one-of-a-kind cover created just for our subscribers, featuring artwork from some of the most talented artists around.
Foiled Hardcover
A stunning foiled design tucked beneath the jacket – a little secret waiting to be discovered.
Author Letter
An exclusive letter written personally for our subscribers by the author themselves, bound into every edition.
Digitally Sprayed Edges
A beautiful detail that makes every edition display-worthy. Will yours be spine out or edges on show?
Illustrated Endpapers
We commission our favourite artists to bring the most magical scenes to life.
Within The Forbidden Wing, you’ll find stories where romance and magic are woven tightly together. Each month reveals an exclusive, limited edition romantasy novel carefully selected for its unforgettable characters, simmering tension, and immersive worlds.
Blending sweeping fantasy with passion and a touch of heat, every edition is crafted to feel as indulgent as it is collectible.
Please note: this subscription is intended for readers aged 18+.
When will your subscription start?
If you subscribe between 4th May and 3rd June, your first box will be our June box. Subscribe on or after 4th June and your first box will be our July box.
Our Past Boxes
Soul Hate
Sale price$30.29
My Big Fat Vampire Wedding
Sale price$30.29
The Promised Queen
Sale price$30.29
Loved by Book Lovers
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our community has to say.
Susan @readreadnosleeprepeat
"Highlight of my month"
Inside every gorgeous turquoise box are truly breathtaking editions, featuring sprayed edges, beautiful illustrations, and hardcovers that deserve the spotlight. I’ve loved every book pick and discovered so many new favourite authors along the way.
Beth @escapebeyondpages
"The attention to detail is always stunning"
The attention to detail is always stunning, from the hand wrapped books to the artist choices which are impeccable. On top of that, the customer experience is just as wonderful!
Rachel @rachels_crystal_library
"My shelves have never looked so good"
Everything from the edge, down to the character art inside is mesmerising and I truly think that they are getting better as the months go on. My shelves have never looked so good.
Got Questions?
Not sure about something? Take a look through our FAQs - chances are we've already got the answer you're looking for.
Where do you ship to?
Where do you ship to?
The Locked Library subscription is not able to ship to the US and Canada due to distribution rights.
The Forbidden Wing ships globally, including the US and Canada.
Website editions are subject to individual rights, so please check each announcement and we will clearly signpost where it ships.
When will my box arrive?
When will my box arrive?
We always aim to send the boxes within the designated month. This can be up to and including the last week of the month.
It also depends where you are based:
- UK: Around two weeks after the monthly closing date.
- International: Up to four weeks after the monthly closing date.
How do I get early access to sales?
How do I get early access to sales?
Early access is a subscriber only benefit that gives active subscribers an exclusive window to browse and buy website editions before they go on general sale.
Subscribers must sign up to our newsletter to receive early access.