August and September kind of snuck past me, and I never posted anything about the subscription boxes I got! Whoops! So, I am going to do a giant, combined post today. I ended up doing OwlCrate (as per usual), and The Book(ish) Box for both August and September. If you are interested in subscribing to OwlCrate, you can use my code.

August OwlCrate: Ruthless Royals

The theme for the August OwlCrate was Ruthless Royals. I was pretty sure that I knew what book was going to be inside (…spoiler alert, I was right 😉 )

The first thing I pulled out was this beautiful gemstone ring from GeoCentral. It is made of agate stone, and it’s adjustable so it will fit my fat fingers haha

This pocket mirror was designed by Catarina Book Designs. It is inspired by The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton. I am currently on hold for the audiobook from the library, so I will hopefully get to listen to it soon!

These little magnetic bookmarks by Craftedvan are so cute! The other side has their evil alter-egos on them, and I can’t wait to use them.

While this book tin is inspired by The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (which I did not care for), the tin itself is absolutely amazing! It was designed by Stella Bookish Art. It currently houses the book submissions for my book club.

There was also a tea towel inspired by the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. I have not read this series…and I’m not sure if I’m going to. It was designed by Little Inklings Design.

And August’s book was Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart! Here is the Goodreads synopsis:

In a world where women have no rights, sisters Serina and Nomi Tessaro face two very different fates: one in the palace, the other in prison.

Serina has been groomed her whole life to become a Grace – someone to stand by the heir to the throne as a shining, subjugated example of the perfect woman. But when her headstrong and rebellious younger sister, Nomi, catches the heir’s eye, it’s Serina who takes the fall for the dangerous secret that Nomi has been hiding.

Now trapped in a life she never wanted, Nomi has only one way to save Serina: surrender to her role as a Grace until she can use her position to release her sister. This is easier said than done. A traitor walks the halls of the palace, and deception lurks in every corner. But Serina is running out of time, imprisoned on an island where she must fight to the death to survive and one wrong move could cost her everything.

I knew this was going to be the book for this box! I held off on buying it since I had a feeling I would be getting one anyway 🙂 I also really love the OwlCrate exclusive cover. It came with an exclusive bookmark and, as always, it comes signed and with a letter from the author.

If you are interested in subscribing to OwlCrate, you can use my code! I would highly suggest you do so, as it is my favorite box!

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August The Book(ish) Box: Lady Monarchs

This was my first month trying out The Book(ish) Box. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I was excited to find out!

The first thing I pulled out was this adorable queen sleeping mask, made by The Bookish Shop.

These wall art and photo prop butterflies are also made by The Bookish Shop. I thought they were really pretty, and I can definitely see myself using them in my Instagram photos.

This wooden bookmark is inspired by Cersi from Game of Thrones. It was designed by Hello World Paper Co.

This floral notebook was also designed by The Bookish Shop. It is the perfect size to stick in your bag on the go.

This cute little pocket mirror was designed by The Bookish Shop as well. It is open on the other side, not a compact.

This was my favorite thing from this box, a throw pillowcase, inspired by Jasmine from Aladdin, also designed by The Bookish Shop. It is currently sitting in my favorite reading chair in my office 🙂

I ordered the t-shirt box upgrade, and got this Throne of Glass inspired shirt designed by Ink and Wonder. I keep getting items from this series, but I am just not that interested…

And the book from the August The Book(ish) Box is Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton. Here is the Goodreads synopsis:

In the ancient river kingdom, touch is a battlefield, bodies the instruments of war. Seventeen-year-old Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood.

Not women. Demons. The same demons who killed her mother without a single scratch. 

But when Mia’s father suddenly announces her marriage to the prince, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Only after the wedding goes disastrously wrong does she discover she has dark, forbidden magic—the very magic she has sworn to destroy.

I was a little worried that I would get the same book in both August boxes, as their themes were very similar, so I was really excited when I pulled this one out instead! I’ve been wanting to read it as well, so I lucked out big time on my August boxes.

If you are interested in subscribing to The Book(ish) Box, you can use my code!

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September OwlCrate: Masters of Disguise

I thought that I knew what the book for the September OwlCrate box was going to be, but I was wrong this time. Regardless, I was excited to see what else was inside.

I’m always so happy when I get a new mug from OwlCrate! They are really great quality, and this one is inspired by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which is one of my favorites! It was illustrated by Cara Kozik. It apparently has each of the marauders hiding on it somewhere 🙂

This foaming bath soak was made by Leeloo Soaps. It was inspired by The Diabolic, which I had never heard of before, but the soak smells great!

I was so excited when I pulled out this chapstick by GeekFireLabs! I still use the last one that I got from an OwlCrate box, so I’m sure this one will be just as great. It is inspired by The Kiss of Deception, which has been on my TBR for a looooong time.

These fingerless gloves are going to come in handy when the weather starts to cool down (which, seriously, would be lovely…any day now…). I believe they are inspired by Six of Crows, which is also on my TBR, and they were designed by OwlCrate.

This nail polish, inspired by Grim Lovelies, is called Tricks and Whispers, and it is so pretty!!

And the September OwlCrate book is Mirage by Somaiya Daud. Here is the Goodreads synopsis:

In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon.

But when adventure comes for Amani, it is not what she expects: she is kidnapped by the regime and taken in secret to the royal palace, where she discovers that she is nearly identical to the cruel half-Vathek Princess Maram. The princess is so hated by her conquered people that she requires a body double, someone to appear in public as Maram, ready to die in her place.

As Amani is forced into her new role, she can’t help but enjoy the palace’s beauty—and her time with the princess’ fiancé, Idris. But the glitter of the royal court belies a world of violence and fear. If Amani ever wishes to see her family again, she must play the princess to perfection…because one wrong move could lead to her death.

I had actually never heard of this book before, which was a fun surprise! I am excited about it now though!

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September The Book(ish) Box: Rebels at Sea

I had absolutely no idea which book to expect from this box, but I was definitely looking forward to what ocean themed items might be included!

I have yet to try this decaf berry tea from Beantown Tea and Spices, but it sounds delicious!

I absolutely love this little collector enamel pin, designed by Dust & Pages. It was inspired by A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab, yet another series on my TBR!

This set of precious socks made me squeal a little bit! They are designed by @kimcarlika.

This mermaid spoon and straw were such fun additions to this box! They were designed by The Bookish Shop.

I opted to get the t-shirt upgrade again, and I absolutely love it!! It is inspired by Peter Pan, and was designed by The Bookish Shop. It combines my love of books, tea, and comfort, so it is my new favorite thing 😉

The September The Book(ish) Box book was Seafire by Natalie C. Parker. Here is the Goodreads synopsis:

After her family is killed by corrupt warlord Aric Athair and his bloodthirsty army of Bullets, Caledonia Styx is left to chart her own course on the dangerous and deadly seas. She captains her ship, the Mors Navis, with a crew of girls and women just like her, who have lost their families and homes because of Aric and his men. The crew has one mission: stay alive, and take down Aric’s armed and armored fleet.

But when Caledonia’s best friend and second-in-command barely survives an attack thanks to help from a Bullet looking to defect, Caledonia finds herself questioning whether to let him join their crew. Is this boy the key to taking down Aric Athair once and for all . . . or will he threaten everything the women of the Mors Navis have worked for?

I had heard of this book, but completely forgotten about it. It sounds fantastic!

I will say, I was a little bit disappointed because I was apparently supposed to receive a “Second Star to the Right” twinkle light kit…which was very decidedly not in my box 😦

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I hope you enjoyed my many unboxings! I will be back here next month to talk about my October subscription boxes so make sure you follow me to be notified when it goes up!

Did you get the August or September OwlCrate boxes? What did you think of them? How about the August or September The Book(ish) Box boxes? 

Have you read any of the books I received? What did you think of them? 

Is there another subscription service that you think I should try out? Let me know down in the comments! 

 

Love and happy reading,