OwlCrate is a YA book subscription box. Each month they send you a newly released YA book with some bookish goodies.
My Subscription Addiction pays for this subscription. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Subscription Box: OwlCrate
The Cost: $29.99 plus shipping ($6.99 to US, $10.59 to Canada, $19.99 Worldwide)
DEAL: Use coupon code WELCOME10 to save 10% off your first month!
The Products: A new YA book and 3-5 book-related goodies.
Ships to: Worldwide!
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Each box comes with a card detailing the items included. This month’s theme is Strange & Unusual.
And Owl Crate includes a booklet, too:
Now, on to the items!
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows - Retail Value $17.99
This is an Owl Crate exclusive cover variant!
Book Summary from Amazon:
Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane are back with an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre—a tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for fans of The Princess Bride or A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue.
You may think you know the story. Penniless orphan Jane Eyre begins a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester—and, Reader, she marries him. Or does she?
Prepare for an adventure of Gothic proportions, in which all is not as it seems, a certain gentleman is hiding more than skeletons in his closets, and one orphan Jane Eyre, aspiring author Charlotte Bronte, and supernatural investigator Alexander Blackwood are about to be drawn together on the most epic ghost hunt this side of Wuthering Heights.
I really enjoyed My Lady Jane, and I went into this book with high expectations, but I just didn't love this book as much as I loved the first in the series. (All books are standalone - no need to read My Lady Jane first.) This book didn't feel as exciting as My Lady Jane, and it took me a while to finish. I feel like I may be being extra harsh on this book because I loved the first one so much, though.
And this book is signed!
And there is also a letter from the authors:
And a promotional diorama:
And if you decorate your diorama and share it on Instagram, you could win a free OwlCrate box!
Here are the other bookish goodies in the box:
Stranger Things Pocket POP! Keychain in Dustin - Value $6.32
(Subscribers will either receive Dustin or Eleven.)
Good to know about these POP keychains - the chain unscrews if you'd like to display these baby POPS instead! They stand on their own!
Reverie and Ink Wallet - Estimated Value $20?
This is an exclusive design for OwlCrate subscribers! (The quote is from The Raven King.)
It has a detachable wristlet strap.
And plenty of storage inside:
Card slots, zippered pocket, and an elastic band:
Stay Peculiar Pennant Flag - Estimated Value $4?
Another exclusive OwlCrate design! This one is from Risa Rodil and is a nod to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
Mystifying Mints - Value $3.50
A very appropriate treat for a spooky themed box! How cute are these mints:
And here is another item that is great for Halloween:
OwlCrate Skull Push Pins - Estimated Value $6?
These have a bit of an 8-bit vibe to them:
Lastly, we have two exclusive art items:
Luna Lovegood Sticker - Estimated Value $1?
(I'm always happy to see Harry Potter items in this box... or any subscription box!) This is designed by artist TJ Lubrano.
Whale Art Print
This was created by Aun-Juli Riddle. I love the dreamy watercolors and vibe of this print - perfect for a little reading nook!
And lastly, each OwlCrate box comes with an exclusive pin to match the theme!
Verdict: I absolutely love OwlCrate! I think they are getting better and better every year, and the amount of exclusive items and designs they include in each box makes this entire unboxing and reading experience feel so special. I think this would be a great box to gift or to gift to yourself! Even though the book wasn't a slam dunk for me, it was on my reading list, so I'm glad that I got it in the box instead of purchasing it!
What do you think of the July OwlCrate box? Did you like the book?
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