Owlcrate July Good vs. Evil YA Lit Subscription Box Review

Another month means another Owlcrate YA Literature subscription box to review. Good vs. Evil was this month's theme, and I got a Good box.  Some got Evil boxes with the Death Star and Voldemort, but I got the box I wanted.  

I've been doing Owlcrate for 4 months or so, and I am loving the fandom, bookmarks, jewelry, letters from the author, and the books of course.  I've actually been quite impressed that there hasn't been one item of any of the Owlcrates that I haven't liked.  I mean, I have really liked the books, and I'm a tough grader.    

If you are interested in trying them out they're about $36 (that includes tax and shipping) a month; click here and we both win.  In every box you get a hardback YA book, letter from the author, artwork, and usually 3 fandom items.  The 20th of August is the last day to order the August box which has the theme of YA High aka school setting.  There have been a lot of Harry Potter hints on Owlcrate's Instagram account, so I'm hoping there's some awesome HP stuff.  I will also say that this is not a sponsored post; I pay for my subscription.    

Check out all of the stuff that was found in the July Owlcrate box.  The little girl found in the picture above is a cute Alice in Wonderland magnet bookmark.  There in the back is a small coloring book of the book covers of the latest books they've sent.  Plus, there were letter's from the author and the Victoria Schwab's signature.  It was a great box!

This absolutely awesome Millennium Falcon wooden necklace may be my favorite fandom in this month's box.  I never knew I needed this necklace from VectorEngraving until I got it and LOVE wearing it with my Star Wars shirt.  Sure, I'm a total nerd wearing such fandom gear, but I'm also a librarian so I'm already in the nerd department.  I proudly wear it, and my daughter has worn it on more than one occassion as well. We both love it!   

The necklace and this Dobby Pop Funko may tie as my favorite items in this Owlcrate box.  I love building my PopFunko collection, and I love that Dobby is holding a sock.  So much love here.  

Also, if you haven't checked out the illustrated Harry Potter book, found behind Dobby in the picture above, you need to!  It's amazing! The illustrated book wasn't found in this month's box; I already own it and have pre-ordered Chamber of Secrets coming out in October. 

Finally, the whole reason I get this subscription box is b/c of the books.  Owlcrate chooses great books, and I am excited to read this newly released hilarious romantic novel.  The Salvage Song by Victoria Schwab is apparently set in a dystopian future with monsters and a Romeo and Juliet like love story.   Don't worry, I will review it as soon as I finish it. 

All in all, well done Owlcrate!  Another great box, and I look forward to August's box.  

Do you do any subscription boxes?  There are loads of book subscription boxes, and I'd love to do many of them.  I actually have an idea to start my own, but I just don't know how to do it.  If you want to collaborate give me a holler.  

Happy YA reading and happy book fandom fun! 

Owlcrate June Royalty YA Lit Subscription Box Review

2016 was the year for me to try a monthly Lit Box.  Literature Boxes are a subscription box that includes a book and some other book fandom.

I chose Owlcrate b/c of the obvious Harry Potter inspired name which is awfully similar to my blog name.  Us HP fanatics need to stick together.   I've received several Owlcrates, and I've actually loved every single one.  All of the books I've received have been great books and the extra stuff has been so fun.

 Owlcrate is a YA (Young Adult Literature) book themed box, but I've been considering a couple different Children's Picture Book Lit Boxes.

 I love getting Owlcrate, and my kids love opening it with me.  However, they are a bit young for the books (being that they are 1, 4, and 5), and I think they would really love a box geared to them.  I'll review them when I finally decided which one I'm going to do.  Do you have any kid book box subscription suggestions?

The June Owlcrate box was themed Royalty, and they mentioned that if you liked Cinder you'd like this box.  Since I love fractured fairy tales I figured I'd like this month's subscription box.

My kids absolutely love seeing this box on our doorstep, and to be honest so do I.

This month's box included the cutest little Cinderella magnetic bookmarks from craftedvan.  Craftedvan has some of the cutest bookmarks and cards.  Go check them out on Etsy or Instagram. I honestly feel super cute when I use these bookmarks: I'm not sure how it's possible to feel cute while reading b/c of a bookmark, but somehow I do.

On Instagram Owlcrate had promised a mystery Miniature Pop Funko figurine, and I was excited. I have a Ron Weasley Pop Funko, and I definitely wanted to add to my collection.  I've always loved a good mystery, and my kids were anxious to help me solve the mystery to see which Pop Funko we got.

We were lucky enough to get Jasmine, and my kids love it.  Ever since we met Jasmine at Disney World my kids have been a fan of her, so this Pop Funko was a win for us.

The June Owlcrate box also included this very cool Rich Love Shoppe bracelet inspired by Cinder, the book by Marissa Meyer.  One neat thing about Owlcrate is some of the items you get in the subscription box you can't get anywhere else, which is the case with this jewelry item. Lovely, right?!

I love all of the little fandom items I get, but to be honest I get most excited for the book.  Owlcrate does a fantastic job of sending really great books, and with every book you get a letter from the author.  For me, a subscription box is fun but it is only worth it if you like and enjoy it.  I've enjoyed every box and every item.  I still get giddy when I get to use my Patronus Chapstick by The Geeky Cauldron.

This month, My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand is the lucky book for this Royalty Owlcrate box.  My Lady Jane is touted as a lighthearted alternative history, fantasy, romance, adventure, humorous book about Lady Jane Grey in 16th century England.

For my review of this 4.5/5 star book, My Lady Jane click here.

All in all, I am very happy with my Owlcrate (yes I totally pay with this myself).  They are so fun to get, and they are a perfect gift or present for a bookworm in your life.  

Are you addicted to Subscription Boxes?  Which ones have you done?


Happy Reading and Happy Booknerding (yes I totally turned that into a verb)! :)