Once a month a cute little brown box arrives on my door; it is full of goodies inside and a new book to read. I like to think it's an owl that delivered it, but it never comes at breakfast when the House Elves are making breakfast. ;) Though, when my white truck delivery man drops the package at my door it is definitely a glorious day. I love when my OwlCrate comes in the mail.
January's box was themed Classic Remix and I gave the box as a whole 3 out of 5 stars. it was an okay box, but nothing that blew my mind or I was super excited about. There was some delicious smelling soap, but I rarely use bar soap. This box also contained a calendar, tea, magnet, bookmark, and the book RoseBlood by A.G. Howard.
I think the items in this box that I enjoy the most is the magnet and bookmark, b/c their design is beautiful. I feel Sweet Sequels did a great job creating a creative and original Phantom of the Opera magnet. Plus, that Etsy shop has an amazing Harry Potter quilt that I am currently drooling over. It is amazing! I also think the sturdy cardstock watercolor bookmark from Lexy Olivia is simple and beautiful, and her Etsy shop says they are all handmade. Wow!
The calendar by Obvious State is cool and well designed, but I just don't have a great place to put it. The soap, by TeaSoapBooks, is in the shape of an open book. It is super cute and smells amazing; I just wish I used bar soap. The tea, by First Edition Tea Co, is a mint herbal tea and it is inspired by The Little Prince. I love that book and love that their teas are based on books. Though, I keep forgetting to try the tea b/c I am in love with my apple cider vinegar tea right now. Oh it is yummy!
Finally, the whole reason for the subscription box is the young adult literature book. January's book was RoseBlood by A.G. Howard. It is a continuation of sort of The Phantom of the Opera. I was actually incredibly excited for this book b/c I love The Phantom of the Opera. I haven't been a huge fan of Howard's work in the past, but that didn't even sway my excitement for this book.
Besides the book, every OwlCrate box includes a letter from the author and a signature sticker. I like those little touches. It's fun!
This may not have been my favorite box, and I probably wouldn't have spent the $30 on it had I known how I was going to feel about the book, but yet I don't regret the box either. Does that make any sense at all?
The book review of RoseBlood will be on the blog tomorrow. Check back tomorrow!
I am still loving my OwlCrate subscription box, but I am definitely intrigued with the OwlCrate Jr. boxes with a middle grade fiction book and fandom. Those boxes are geared toward 8-12 year olds. I may have to try it out one month to see what I think.
I know there are several subscription boxes out there, but I don't know all of them. Do you get any? Which ones are your favorite?
Happy subscription box mail and happy book reading!
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