Now in Books is a book subscription that caters to fans of YA and fiction. They promise to send books that feature new authors, diverse stories and characters, and engaging narratives relating to social issues. There are currently 4 plans available. Two are book-only plans, while the other two offer an immersive experience through playlists, guides, and additional activities.
- Young Adult ($16.99) – one newly released young adult novel each month
- Books & Music: Young Adult ($19.99) – one gift-wrapped young adult novel, specially curated music playlist, book club guide, discussion questions, and a fun activity like recipes or puzzles each month
- Fiction ($19.99) – one newly released fiction novel each month
- Books & Music: Fiction ($24.99) – one gift-wrapped fiction novel, specially curated music playlist, book club guide, discussion questions, and a fun activity like recipes or puzzles every 3 months
DEAL: Get 10% off your first box when you sign up for 3-month+ subscription! Use this link and use the coupon code SAVEMORE.
This is the review of the Books & Music: Young Adult box!
The book is wrapped in a blue paper, sealed with a Now in Books sticker.
Everything in my box!
The box includes a booklet with a short feature about this month’s author, Ayanna Gray. They also listed the characters in the book along with a short description for each.
There’s also a QR code that can be scanned if you want to subscribe to the podcast along with some Mood Tunes set up your mood while reading. They also included a streaming guide with featured titles from Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix. On the next page are discussion questions.
This part of the booklet shares a recipe for Aloe Vera Gel. Another page has a word search puzzle!
The Hunt Begins Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray ($14.77)
In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster.
“Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses.” —Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful
An Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller
There’s no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family’s debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo’s cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn’t fully understand, upending her life completely.
As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six—an elite warrior—and uphold a family legacy. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani—a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares—but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Koffi’s power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.
Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can’t do it alone. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. The hunt begins. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted.
The back of the book cover contains reviews from other authors.
The endpaper has a map of the Eshōza and there’s a short synopsis of the inner book flap.
This YA fantasy book is really good! I love the characters and how the author included lore, ritual, religion, and magic in the story. The book also centers around a Black character. There were a lot of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat! There’s some romance in it as well. It’s not the main plot of the story, but still a great subplot.
This month’s book pick is a YA fantasy and I’m all for it! The prose flows seamlessly, and I think the characters were very interesting. If you’re looking for a diverse read, you’d probably appreciate the representation in the book! The book club guide definitely made the reading more fun because it includes a streaming guide and a playlist. It’s such an immersive experience and I’m definitely a very happy bookworm this month! In case you prefer receiving books only, they offer that as well!
What do you think of the Now in Books box?
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