Our November theme is SOME KIND OF MONSTER! Some monsters can be easy to spot (dragons!) and others less so, hiding behind positions of power. This month’s theme is dedicated to all the monsters, and to those who defend the world against them.
We are *thrilled* to announce that our November book is The Luminaries by Susan Dennard (@stdennard) – @Daphne.Press’s first acquisition!
Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns. It’s guarded by the Luminaries, a secret order dedicated to protecting the world from the nightmares that spawn at certain points across the globe. Winnie’s family lives in disgrace after her father’s betrayal, and Winnie will do anything to restore their reputation…even putting her life on the line to enter the Hunter Trials.
We are obsessed with Susan’s addictive writing, and Winnie’s determination to succeed at her goal (and ngl, them sparks with bad boy Jay!). This is absolutely a book you’ll want to read in one sitting!
The book is signed by the author and features all exclusive:
- Redesigned cover by Micaela Alcaino (@micaelaalcainodesign)
- Foil embossed design on the hardback by Micaela Alcaino
- Digitally printed edges designed by Micaela Alcaino
- Artwork endpapers designed by Ashley Mackenzie (@ashmackenzieillustration)
- All UK editions feature interior illustrations by Kerby Rosanes (@kerbyrosanes) that are exclusive to the UK editions and our Illumicrate edition has exclusive bonus material from Jessica Khoury (@lizardinkmaps)
This is our 6th anniversary box, and featuring our first Daphne Press title (and in *such* an exquisite package!) makes this one extra special.
Our featured fandoms are Only A Monster, Priory of the Orange Tree, Winternight, and A Deadly Education! This box features the next in one of our most popular collectible series!
The book at a glance:
- YA contemporary fantasy, first in a series
- Exclusive: redesigned cover, foil embossing and digitally printed edges by @micaelaalcainodesign, artwork endpapers by @ashmackenzieillustration and bonus content from @lizardinkmaps
- Female main character, prominent side characters in an M/M relationship
Content warnings (compiled by Illumicrate):
- Gore
- Violence
- Injury descriptions
- Bullying
- Isolation
- Drug use (off page by secondary character, referenced)
- Panic attacks
- Parental death (historic, not on page)
