Book of The Month
Book of The Month
For readers who want the story, the community, and control over the spice—without committing to the full fantasy box. Each month (if you're on the subscription), Book of the Month members receive the same featured book as our Fantasy Box, with the option to choose their preferred spice range that way we can all enjoy reading the same books and chatting about them in our book club group!
✨ What’s Included:
- 📖 One curated fantasy/romantasy Book of the Month (paperback or hardcover; editions may vary)
- 🌶️ Your chosen spice range (honored to the best of our ability)
- 💬 Access to Book of the Month discussions in the Nox & Novel community
- 🗓️ Same book as the full Fantasy Box, just without the extras
✨ What’s Not Included:
- No merchandise or self-care items
- No box packaging
- Just the book. Just the magic.
💰 Pricing:
- $26.99 without the subscription
- $22.00 with subscription
🌶️ Choose Your Spice
🔥 Low–Medium Spice (3 Peppers or Less)
Best for readers who enjoy:
- Slow-burn or fade-to-black romance
- Emotional tension over explicit scenes
- Minimal to moderate on-page spice
- Fantasy-forward plots with romance as a strong secondary element
✨ Spice Range: 0–3 🌶️
✨ May include implied intimacy, tension, and light open-door scenes
✨ Ideal for readers who want more more plot
🔥🔥 High Spice (5 Peppers or Less)
Best for readers who enjoy:
- Open-door intimacy
- Explicit on-page scenes
- Potentially taboo experiences
- Strong romantic and physical chemistry
- Fantasy stories where the romance brings the heat
✨ Spice Range: 3–5 🌶️ (occasionally fewer)
✨ May include explicit language, descriptive scenes, and mature themes
✨ Ideal for readers who like their magic dark and their romances feral 🔥
🖤 Important Notes:
- While we do our best to match your selected spice range, exact pepper levels cannot be guaranteed.
- You may receive less spice than selected, but never more.
- All books are intended for adult readers (18+) and likely include profanity, violence, or mature themes.
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SPICE SCALE
SPICE SCALE
🌶️ 1 Pepper — Barely a Spark
What to expect:
- Subtle romantic tension
- Hand brushes, lingering looks, emotional connection
- Fade-to-black moments or implied affection
Perfect for:
Fantasy lovers who want plot-first stories with just a whisper of romance.
🌶️🌶️ 2 Peppers — Soft Heat
What to expect:
- Kissing, yearning, and physical closeness
- Romance takes center stage, but details stay gentle
- Intimacy is suggested rather than shown
Perfect for:
Readers who enjoy romance but prefer things cozy, sweet, and low-heat.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 Peppers — Noticeably Spicy
What to expect:
- On-page intimate scenes with moderate detail
- A balance of story, emotion, and physical connection
- Heat that feels intentional, not overwhelming
Perfect for:
Romantasy readers who want chemistry you can feel without it taking over the plot.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4 Peppers — High Heat
What to expect:
- Frequent and detailed intimate scenes
- Strong physical tension woven throughout the story
- Desire, attraction, and connection are front and center
Perfect for:
Readers who like their fantasy rich with passion and aren’t afraid of intensity.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5 Peppers — Extra Spicy
What to expect:
- Explicit, on-page intimacy with vivid detail
- Multiple scenes and sustained heat
- The spice is a major element of the reading experience. May include some considered taboo elements.
Perfect for:
Seasoned spice lovers who want maximum heat alongside their magic, monsters, or morally grey love interests.
✨ Important Nox & Novel Notes
Because transparency is kind of our thing:
- 🌶️ Ratings reflect on-page detail and frequency, not just vibes
- 🌶️ Emotional intensity ≠ spice (but we’ll tell you when both show up)
- 🌶️ Trope-heavy books may feel hotter—this scale keeps it honest
- 🌶️ When in doubt, we round up, never down
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
A quick reminder from one reader to another: spice is subjective. Our test readers all have different tastes and comfort levels, so what one reader calls “mild” might feel a little spicier (or tamer!) to you.
Books included in our subscription may contain profanity, mature themes, and descriptive or explicit content. Reader discretion is always advised.
We try to keep mystery books at or below 3 pepper spice (see chart below)
Our test readers are 18+, and we strongly recommend this subscription for readers 18 years or older.
If you love discovering new fantasy worlds and are comfortable navigating varying levels of spice, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Nox & Novel is a fantasy book subscription created by readers, for readers. Each box is thoughtfully curated with immersive stories and elevated bookish goods designed to slow you down and pull you into another world. We focus on plot-driven, low-spice fantasy that values storytelling, atmosphere, and the quiet magic found between pages.
Every box is an invitation to escape—intentionally, beautifully, and without overwhelm.
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
Due to the curated and limited nature of our subscription boxes and add-ons, all sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges.
Additionally, some books may be titles you’ve already read, as we have no way of tracking individual reading histories. This is not considered a defect or eligible for return.
If your box arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery, and we’ll be happy to assist.
