Cre8ive Inspir8ions – March 2019 YA Box: ‘Transformations’

Cre8ive Inspir8ions is an Australian book subscription box service that offers a monthly YA Box and a monthly Indulgence Box, both of which have a ‘Lite’ option available for those on a budget which includes the book plus a bookmark and gift. This is a review for the full March YA box, which includes a new release young adult book, artwork, a collectible bookmark and 3-5 themed goodies.

Note: I’m a current rep for the YA box and you can use my rep code BORGPRIN10 to save on your subscription if you’re in Australia or New Zealand. 🙂

Cre8ive Inspir8ions
Cost: $55 AUD plus postage
Mailed out: after the first week of each month
Payment Method: Paypal and Credit Cards
Availability: at the time of posting, there is still limited stock available here

Owlcrate – December 2018: ‘Power of Illusions’

OwlCrate is a monthly book subscription service that provides you with a newly released Young Adult novel plus other bookish extras, such as jewelry & accessories, bookmarks, stickers & prints, toys, etc.

OwlCrate
Cost: $29.99 USD monthly, $86.98 for 3 months or $167.94 for 6 months.
Shipping Costs: $7.99 to US, $10.59 to Canada and $19.99 internationally.
Payment Method: Debit and Credit Cards.
Mailed Out: around the 20th of each month.

Let me just say that I am SUPER impressed with Owlcrate. November was a terrible month for book boxes for various reasons (a few STILL haven’t sent out their November boxes!), but Owlcrate was organized as always and actually shipped EARLY. I’ve resigned myself to getting my December boxes around mid-Jan, but it was a Christmas miracle when my Owlcrate turned up on the 21st of December! Owlcrate always ship on time and have the best customer service, and going to the extra effort of getting ready and shipping early so that international subscribers had a chance to get their boxes before Christmas is why I rate this box as the best in the business.

Fairyloot – November 2018: ‘Battles & Galaxies’

Fairyloot is a book subscription box that offers you a newly released fantasy Young Adult novel and special items from the author (eg. bookplates, posters, etc.) along with 5 – 6 bookish goodies matching a different theme each month.

Fairyloot
Cost: £26 monthly.
Shipping Costs: £3.95 + VAT for the UK or £19.53 for international.
Mailed Out: around the 20th  of each month.
Payment Method: Credit & Debit Cards and Paypal.
**Note:  you can either purchase a single box or you have a choice of a monthly, 3-monthly or 6-monthly auto-renewing subscription**

I was pretty frustrated with the delays in shipping and no communication about why or when I could expect it – this arrived a week ago, and I completely love the contents, so all is forgiven, lol.

Owlcrate – October 2018: ‘Lost In The Bookstore’

OwlCrate is a monthly book subscription service that provides you with a newly released Young Adult novel plus other bookish extras, such as jewelry & accessories, bookmarks, stickers & prints, toys, etc.

Here is my very late review of the October box – I’ve been having issues with connecting my phone to my laptop and I couldn’t get my photos off it til last week. Just in time as my phone has now died and I have to get it fixed, agh.

OwlCrate
Cost: $29.99 USD monthly, $86.98 for 3 months or $167.94 for 6 months.
Shipping Costs: $7.99 to US, $10.59 to Canada and $19.99 internationally.
Payment Method: Debit and Credit Cards.
Mailed Out: around the 20th of each month.

Litjoy Crate – July YA book box review: ‘Warriors of the Stars’

LitJoy Crate is a book subscription box service that offers a quarterly Middle Grade box aimed at ages 8-13 and a monthly Young Adult box for ages 14 and older. This is a review for the July YA box, which includes a new release book and themed bookish goodies.

At the time of this review, the July YA box is available to purchase in Litjoy’s store.

LitJoy Crate

Cost: $29.99 USD
Shipping Costs: $13.05 within the US, $14.82 to Canada and $24.99 internationally
Payment Method: Credit Card
Mailed Out: 20th of each month

Shelflove Crate – July 2018: ‘Let The Games Begin’

Shelflove Crate is a YA book subscription box that is “specially assembled with a newly released Fantasy or Sci-Fi YA book and 3 or more theme-based items”.

Shelflove Crate
Cost: $29.99 USD
Shipping Costs: $7.99 for US, $14.99 for Canada and $22.99 worldwide
Payment Method: Credit Card
Mailed Out: from the 20th onward each month

This box was ridiculously late – it was delayed about two weeks as a manufacturer didn’t have an item ready in time, so all the boxes were held up. This July box only just arrived on August 15th!

Owlcrate – July 2018: ‘Strange & Unusual’

OwlCrate is a monthly book subscription service that provides you with a newly released Young Adult novel plus other bookish extras, such as jewelry & accessories, bookmarks, stickers & prints, toys, etc.

(I adopted a cat last month, that’s Charlie sticking her head in at the top, lol)

OwlCrate
Cost: $29.99 USD monthly, $86.98 for 3 months or $167.94 for 6 months.
Shipping Costs: $6.99 to US, $10.59 to Canada and $19.99 internationally.
Payment Method: Debit and Credit Cards.
Mailed Out: around the 20th of each month.

Shelflove Crate – June 2018: ‘Romance Reboot’

Shelflove Crate is a YA book subscription box that is “specially assembled with a newly released Fantasy or Sci-Fi YA book and 3 or more theme-based items”.

Shelflove Crate
Cost: $29.99 USD
Shipping Costs: $7.99 for US, $14.99 for Canada and $22.99 worldwide
Payment Method: Credit Card
Mailed Out: from the 20th onward each month

Owlcrate: June 2018 – ‘Summer Lovin’’

OwlCrate is a monthly book subscription service that provides you with a newly released Young Adult novel plus other bookish extras, such as jewelry & accessories, bookmarks, stickers & prints, toys, etc.

OwlCrate
Cost: $29.99 USD monthly, $86.98 for 3 months or $167.94 for 6 months.
Shipping Costs: $6.99 to US, $10.59 to Canada and $19.99 internationally.
Payment Method: Debit and Credit Cards.
Mailed Out: around the 20th of each month.

Litjoy Crate – May YA book box review: ‘Dark Kingdom’

LitJoy Crate is a book subscription box service that offers a quarterly Middle Grade box aimed at ages 8-13 and a monthly Young Adult box for ages 14 and older. This is a review for the April YA box, which includes one new release book and 2-3 themed bookish goodies.

LitJoy Crate

Cost: $29.99 USD
Shipping Costs: $8.99 within the US, $14.99 to Canada and $24.99 internationally
Payment Method: Credit Card
Mailed Out: 20th of each month