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JULY ROMANTASY THEME
BOTTLED UP SECRETS
Our July book is a slow burn that follows a fated pair from disenfranchised mining towns who, having met as children, travel to the capital to test their magical potential. There, they uncover secrets revealing that their society's basis is a lie: magical individuals are not fated but chosen. Following this discovery, they part ways, one remaining in the capital while the other returns home.
As adults, their paths cross again, placing them in the midst of a violent class war that threatens to put them on opposing sides when an old flame demands a betrayal.
Please note that this is a BOOK ONLY subscription and all books included in this new Romantasy quarterly subscription are recommended for ages 18+ by the publishers and may contain mature content.
- Exclusive redesigned dust jacket by @julie.reinhart_
- Reversible dust jacket designed by @meileen_art
- Foil hardcover case designed by @lovelittlenikki
- End pages designed by @chaaistheanswer
- Stenciled edges designed by @layahimalaya
- Signed by the author on a page designed by @apollosproblemchild
- Author letter bound into the book
- Bonus content bound into the book
- Book Size: 6" x 9"
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A Forbidden Alchemy BY Stacey McEwan
"I wondered if there was something in his middle that cracked and spilled out, as it did in mine.”
Additional Information: Enemies To Lovers, Slow Burn, Magic
Spice Level: Mild (🌶️🌶️)
A Forbidden Alchemy is a slow burn that follows a fated pair as they uncover secrets, fall into a violent class war, and navigate betrayals.
Hailing from disenfranchised mining towns, Nina and Patrick met as children on their way to the capital to test their magical potential. There, they discover that the basis of their society is a lie. Magical individuals are not fated, but chosen. They part ways with Nina becoming the Artisan she always dreamed of becoming and Patrick returning home.
As adults, they meet again and find themselves in the middle of a class war—one that could place them on opposing sides when an old flame asks Nina to betray Patrick.
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OwlCrate is a monthly subscription service that delivers newly published hardcover novels and a collection of bookish goodies to your doorstep.
Our Romantasy subscription is designed for ages 18 and up. Please note that books may contain mature subject matter, language and content.
We currently have a Book Only option available (no extra goodies at this time). All books are newly released hardcover novels that are either signed by the author or feature a digital signature. They also have exclusive covers and design elements only found on our editions.
All of the books chosen for this subscription are various kinds of romantasy. This can include retellings, cozy, dark, paranormal, epic, historical, and more with varying spice levels!
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We are sorry to hear one of your items was damaged in shipping. We do our best to make sure everything is packed safely and securely in your box but things can get bumped about in transit.
Damaged Books:
Though we aim to send out books in the best condition possible, small dings are very common to any books shipped, and even those found on the shelves in bookstores. Books are shipped many times - from the printer to us, and then from us to you. If you feel your book is damaged, please send an email and a photo of the issue to customer support, and we will be happy to take a look.
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