A Brush With Destiny

This is the OwlCrate June 2025 YA box. This box has items in it inspired by Raven Boys, Lord of the Rings, Six Crimson Cranes, and Poison Study. These books have been added to my TBR if they weren't already there.

Get ready for a beachy summer with our multipurpose towel inspired by The Raven Boys! This towel is perfect for summer days when you need to dry off or lie on! This item was wonderfully designed by Fen Inkwright (@rosdottir).

Seal your fate (and your place in a good book) with our Fates transparent bookmark set! Immerse yourself in the myths of the Moirai with three different bookmarks depicting each sister's fate, stunningly designed by An-Nhien Nguyen (@annguyenart).

The crownless again shall be king. In the meantime, where there’s no crown, there’s a summer cap! Inspired by The Lord of the Rings, this cap is comfortable for sunny summer days and features a charming design by Cade Roach (@heyatlascreative).

It’s the season of stylish accessories, and this necklace with a paper crane motif is the perfect item to wear as a little fashionable companion! The delicate design is inspired by Six Crimson Cranes and beautifully made by Reader’s Society Shop!

Here’s the next pin in our 2025 enamel pin collection: Enchanted Elixirs! Each month’s box will include a pin with a quote charm featuring magical elements from fantastical worlds all tucked away in a bottle—all designed by Layla Ashtar (@layla_ashtar_shrine)!

Our sixth pin in the collection features Poison Study, where you must appear for your daily Butterfly Dust if you don’t want to succumb to poison...

The June book, A Forgety of Fate by Elizabeth Lim, tells the story of a young woman with a rare and dangerous gift who has always relied on her talent to survive. 

In a desperate attempt to save her family, she strikes a deal with a mysterious lord, where she is drawn into a world of power, deception, and dangerous magic. 

As she navigates the shifting tides of fate, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice for the future she hopes to create.

This signed edition features a stunning redesigned cover by @saiyre.art and stenciled edges by @saiyre.art. Turn over the cover for the reversible with gorgeous artwork by @_saintdri. On the hardback, we have a foil hardcover case design by @piu_q8 ⁠. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous end pages done by @jessichenliu ⁠. Finally, an author letter and bonus content from Elizabeth Lim have been bound into the book for subscribers!

Overall, the June 2025 YA Box, A Brush With Destiny items were good. I was delighted with each of the items and the thought that was put into them. My favorite item this month was the beach blanket. It's so useful and I love the design.

July's theme is Born From The Ashes, and the book features a world of fiery racing and dangerous conspiracies, in which a phoenix tamer is forced to join together with a reckless rider to win the races. The tamer’s home then burns down, which leads to an unlikely partnership with a tech mogul who may have his own agenda. As tensions rise, both tamer and rider will do what they must to protect their loved ones, even as their resentment sparks into something unknown⁠

I hope you all enjoyed this review of the June 2025 OwlCrate YA box. I'm excited to read A Forgery of Fate, and am excited to use all of my themed items, some as decorations on my shelves!