Unboxing November's OwlCrate Young Adult Box

Hey Book Owl! Thank you for being part of the OwlCrate Community. We're so excited to have you here and we hope you love this box! On this page, you will find how to join the conversation with other book owls, some spoilers on what's inside the November box and how you can earn rewards points by sharing your unboxing experience! 

Check out our previous unboxings here:

September's DROWN YOUR SECRETS box

October's POWER HAS A PRICE box

NOVEMBER'S BOX THEME

PERILOUS TRAVELS

Our November book is a historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Egypt filled with adventure and danger. Our protagonist yearns for answers surrounding her parents' tragic deaths. After inheriting their massive fortune and being stuck with a mysterious guardian and his annoying, but handsome, assistant, she soon discovers there is more to their disappearance than those around her have led her to believe. Will she discover the truth or become a pawn in a larger game?


Our exclusive edition will feature:


  • ⁠Redesigned cover by @micaelaalcainodesign
  • Reversible dust jacket illustrated by @artnicoleta
  • Stencilled edges on all 3 sides by @tylermileslockett
  • Character art end pages (different front and back) by @zirael_art
  • Foil designs on the front and back of the hardcover case by @divineliterary
  • Ribbon bookmark
  • Signed by the author
  • Author letter bound into the book
  • AND bonus content bound into the book (a letter written from one character to another!)

Items included in this month's box will be inspired by The Starless Sea, A Darker Shade of Magic, and Silver in the Bone.


Every November box will also include our yearly READING PLANNER which is fandom-neutral!


Our Treasured Tomes pin this month will be inspired by Lord of the Rings! As a reminder, these pins are only available in our monthly boxes!

Adult Fantasy October Theme Perilous Travels Available Now at OwlCrate.com

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Our November book features old-world magic that leads our protagonist to a journey into the unknown. In What the River Knows, Inez travels to Cairo in search of answers to her parents’ deaths. Alongside her guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, Inez is quickly cast into a whirlwind of danger and adventure, but which may lead her to the truth she so desperately seeks. This signed edition features a gorgeous exclusive cover by Micaela Alcaino (@micaelaalcainodesign) with stunning colorful stencilled edges by Tyler Miles Lockett (@tylermileslockett)!


Turn over the cover for the reversible jacket, featuring gorgeous artwork by Nicoleta Stavarache (@artnicoleta). On the hardback, we have some striking foil designs done by Teresa Chen (@divineliterary).


Inside, you’ll find gorgeous end pages done by @zirael.art. Finally, a letter and bonus content from author Isabel Ibañez is bound into the book, just for our subscribers!


Enjoy this book while listening to the Spotify playlist we curated!


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STORY DOORWAY

Enter a new fantastical world with our next Story Doorway! Designed with love by Icewreath (@icewreath), this item is inspired by The Starless Sea! Travel far and wide, and display them on your shelves in front of book spines or stacks, or as a bookend to hold the many other stories you love to wander through.

READING PLANNER

Get ready because our annual Reading Planner is here! Inspired by the journeys and magic that we encounter through our favorite books and stories, this reading planner is the perfect way to track and plan anything and everything for the 2024 year. 


Beautifully designed by Jordan Fleming (@theproseandcons) and Michelle Gray (@themichellegray), this is an item you’ll find yourself using for all the practical and creative things!

WOODEN BOOKMARK

Jump through the four Londons with our A Darker Shade of Magic Wooden Bookmark! Featuring our faves Kell and Lila, this wooden bookmark was stunningly designed by Sajra Fox (@sajrafox) and Lichen and Limestone.

CARD HOLDER

Be prepared for any journey with our card holder! Inspired by Silver in the Bone, this item is a must-have, even when confronting the most deadly of magic. This item was designed with love by The Bitter Season (@thebitterseason)!

TREASURED TOMES ENAMEL PIN

Previous Pins
Here are some of the previous pins we sent out this year so far.

This month features the eleventh Treasured Tomes enamel pin in our 2023 pin collection! Each month’s box will include a book-styled pin featuring in-universe references to many beloved books and fandoms — all designed by @no0nedesigns! Not all those who wander are lost within The Lord of the Rings!

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What is OwlCrate ?

OwlCrate is a monthly subscription service that delivers newly published hardcover novels and a collection of bookish goodies to your doorstep. Our Young Adult boxes are designed for ages 14 and up but, as we always say, you are never too old for YA!


Each Book & Goodies box contains a newly released hardcover novel plus 4-5 bookish goodies inspired by the book and other fandoms. We also offer a Book Only option. All books are signed by the author and have exclusive covers and design elements. We often include exclusive bonus content from the author as well!


All of the books chosen for this subscription are of various types of fantasy. This can include high fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, magical realism, urban fantasy, and more! 


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