July 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. July’s theme is Magical Menagerie.

The items included in this box are a reading journal, a desk mat inspired by the months book, a set of magnetic bookmarks inspired by Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faires, and a lipstick holder.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. Maclean. We follow Aila the head phoenix keeper at the world renowned zoo for magical creatures but she needs help to keep things going and asking for help is not something she is good at. This edition has full color on the hardback, digitally printed edges, and a bound in author letter.

July 2024 is the last full box that I’m planning on getting. I have switched to the book only option becuase while I like many of the items the full box comes with I have more than enough and its not bring me joy anymore. I plan to post the monthly book on my instagram. August’s theme is Look What You Made Me Do.

June 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. June’s theme is I Will Fly.

The items included in this box are a print album, a metal bookmark inspired by The Bone Shard Daughter, a set of mechanical pencils, and an enamel pin inspired by The Water Outlaws.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen. Of Jade and Dragons is a fantasy novel that follows Aihui who dreams of becoming an engineer like her father but after his sudden murder her life changes. By disguising herself as her brother Aihui inflitrates the guild’s male only appreticeship to avenge her father but secrets might come out. This edition also has a full color hardback, digitally printed edges, and a bound in author letter.

July’s theme is Magical Menagerie.

April 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. April’s theme is Magic VS Science.

The items included in this box are a bookcase puzzle, a bookmark tin, a set of reusable makeup remover pads, and a pair of gardening gloves.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang. The story follows Ruying who has been blessed by death but when the enemy prince offers her an impossible deal she must decide if she will betray her people to protect those she loves the most. This special edition has artwork on the hardback, digitally printed edgesm and is signed.

May’s theme is Magical Bonds.

March 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. March’s theme is Fantasea.

The items included in this box are a book pot, a plant pot, a book jacket inspired by The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, and a set of sticky notes.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan. This is Chan’s debut novel and is inspired by East Asian mythology. We follow Mira who is a half-siren and has become the captian of the border guard. Howerver, when Nami a water dragon is exiled to the city they must decided if the cost of change is worth paying. This editon has an exclusive cover, art on the hardback, and digitally printed edges.

April’s theme is Magic vs Science.

February 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. February’s theme is Caged Hearts.

The items included in this box are a Altan’s Trident replica from the Poppy War, a drinking glass inspired by The Serpent and the Wings of Night, a fairytale keyring, and pouch inspired by One Dark Window.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is To Cage a God by Elizabeth May which is a Russian inspired romantic fantasy. We follow sisters Galina and Sera who have had gods grafted onto them and have been raised to overthrow the empire. But when Galina infiltrates the place and becomes friends with the princess she you make a choice on if she will bring the empire down or work within it. This edition also has foiling on the hardback and digitally printed edges.

March’s theme is Fantasea.

January 2024 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. January’s theme is Murder Mystery.

The items included in this box are a reusable sticker book, a set of Crescent City bookmarks, an apron, a phone grip inspired by A Master of Djinn, and a library stamp inspired by the Wayward Children series.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Voyage of the Damned by Frances White which is a fantasy murder mystery set on a twelve day cruise. This edition also has foiling on the hardback, digitally printed edges, and bonus content.

February’s theme is Caged Hearts.

November 2023 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. November’s theme is Anti-Hero.

The items included in this box are a mug inspired my the Murderbot Diaries, a set of Locked Tomb book ends, an ornament and a foldable bag.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Starling House by Alix E. Harrow which is a a gothic tale about a small town haunted by secrets. This edition has a full color hardback and digitally sprayed edges.

December’s theme is In The Stars.

October 2023 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. October’s theme is Fairytale Forests.

The items included in this box are a sword replica of Nightfell from the Cruel Prince, a set of page tabs, a desk pad inspired by the Last Tale of the Flower Bride, and a notebook inspired by Once Upon a Broken Heart.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, includes a new hard cover each month and letter from the author. This months book is After the Forest by Kell Woods which is a Hansel and Gretel inspired story set 20 years after the events of the fairy tale that deals with the repercussions of a childhood filed with magic and what really come after “happily ever after.” This edition has a exclusive cover, a full color hardback, and digitally printed edges.

November’s theme is Anti-Hero.

September 2023 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. September’s theme is My Last Breath.

The items included in this box are a book pot, a window magnet inspired by Belladonna, a bowl cozy, and a If We Were Villains puzzle.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid which is a young adult fantasy following Effy who has always believed in fairy tales. When a contest to design her favorite authors home is announced Effy feels like this is her destiny but the truth may bring her ruin. This edition has an exclusive cover, color printing on the hardback, digitally printed edges and is signed.

October’s theme is Fairytale Forests.

August 2023 Illumicrate

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. August’s theme is Hidden Magic.

The items included in this box are a Priory of the Orange Tree inspired mug, a bookmark set featuring characters from the Mortal Instruments, a book tin inspired by Sorcery of Thornes, and a set of washi tape.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover. This months book is Zhara by S. Jae-Jones which is set in a world where magic is forbidden. Zhara, a young woman who is hiding her magical gifts while also taking care of her blind sister, meets Han she finds out about a secret magical liberation organization and Zhara must help bring peace and harmony to the world. This edition also has full color art on the hardback and digitally printed edges.

September’s theme is My Last Breath.