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| While I’m not quite as passionate as the author on this one, I am a big fan. The expression on the cover model’s face is riveting enough on it’s own, but the whole cover put together is entrancing. | I’m a big Chris McGrath fan so I understand Rob’s excitement over the great covers he keeps producing for her series (& so glad she’s recovered enough to make them), and Julia is dead on about the captivating expression on his face. |
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Description: The second book in a new urban fantasy series featuring mosquito-sized fairies with poisonous bites that drive humans insane.It's only been three weeks since Annabelle helped solve the murder of Grace Beauchamp, and in the process, she discovered a secret world of invisible, magic-working people who have decided she might have what it takes to join their ranks. As best as she can determine, Annabelle’s attack by a group of fairies has infected her with paranormal ability she did not previously possess, including being able to mentally move objects and heal wounds. Her new abilities appear to have few negative side effects, aside from creepy dreams. But would that change if she stopped injecting herself with the mystery drug delivered to her by the even more mysterious Tucker, one of the Invisibles? More…
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| I like the tiny patch of green to balance out all the fire, and our cover model has real clothes! | I believe this is Tony Mauro’s work and I’m loving it almost as much as the previous cover. So many cool little details. Bring on more (sub)urban fantasy! |
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Description: One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
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| I love this tree image and how the golds and greens compliment it. | Very cool graphic. Even better than the debut. |
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Description: A girl and a vampire fall madly in love... The girl's best friend is deeply unimpressed.
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| Lucky for a book with a cover this YA generic, the premise has me completely engaged. I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled for this one, can’t wait! | Yep. Nothing really to remember about this cover, but that little teaser of a description has this one going straight to the wish list. |
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| The expression on this guy’s face is not at all sexy, and the skin tone for both of these cover models does not work with the purple dress. | I’m not a fan of the purple wash either, and his eyes look completely white. |
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Description: Sacred blood flows in Hannah MacPherson’s veins; she’s just too hardheaded to realize it. After losing a husband to the Iraq war, she’s squirreled herself away in a tiny town where she snarls at any man who gives her a second glance. But Taggart de Gaelson knows more about Hannah than she could ever fathom. As her assigned protector, Taggart’s grown tired of Hannah ignoring his messages from Scotland—and now he’s come to retrieve her. The balance of the Continuum depends on a race of sacred creatures who maintain the strength of the portals. Only Hannah’s touch can release the hatchlings from their eggs. Sworn to protect Hannah from others who lust for control of the beasts, Taggart must win her trust. But as he battles at her side, can he protect his heart?
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| This guy has one heck of a “Who farted?” expression on his face, not sexy. | He looks completely disconnected from the background, more like a sticker slapped on to a forest picture. |
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Description: Four sisters, three rules to live by, one big problem. O’Connell Family Rule #1: Don’t let the Fae know you see them. Most people only believe what they can see. Gifted with the ability to see the deep, dark fae of Shadowland, Catherine Rowan Mary O’Connell would prefer not to. When the fae abduct her friend Maya, Cate breaks the scared O’Connell Family Rules and sets a trap for the handsome fae who haunts her every step. More…
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| I love the lighting on this cover model, her skin looks gorgeous. | Ethereal, romantic, and wistful. Nicely done. |
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Description: Emma Jane Hellsbane always knew she was different, but she had no idea she wasn’t even human. Well, at least she’s half-human. She’s half-fallen angel, too, and now dear ol’ dad wants her dead. All the Fallen angels want all their troublesome offspring removed from the mortal coil so she’s trying not to take it personally. Besides, she wants him dead just as much. Her father’s death is the only way she’ll be forgiven for his sin, stop those pesky demons from trying to hack off her head, and have any hope at all of getting back to a normal life as a wicked slick Intuitive Consciousness Explorer. More…
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| They did a great job using the pop of peach to highlight the title/author, Emma, and the angel’s sword. | The color composition is nice. Reminds me of a Cat & Bones type cover. |
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Description: Protecting humans is the Bringers’ duty. Sending demons to the Shadow World is their pleasure. In one night, Ravyn’s life plunges from barely tolerable to deadly. Forced to flee the only home she’s known, she stumbles headlong into the clutches of Icarus, a powerful demon intent on stealing her powers. Unfortunately for him, she has no intention of cooperating. When Rhys realizes the woman he’s rescued from the Bane Demon is no mere human, his obligation as a Bringer dictates he protect and train her in the ways of his people. But he’s unprepared for the intense desire he feels for the fiery Ravyn. To surrender to his need may mean her death. As the Demon King’s desire for ultimate power escalates, fathers are slated against sons, and foes are made allies. The Bane threat upon them, Rhys and Ravyn must quest to unite the last of the Bringers—and explore a passion too powerful to ignore.
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| The lighting and colors are well balanced in this cover, and I love the look on this guy’s face. | A shirtless guy with a dragon tattoo cover that doesn’t fade into obscurity with all the other shirtless guys with dragon tattoo covers. Great text details too. |
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| This cover seems too busy for my taste, and matching the blue fire with the cover model’s eyes comes across as cheesy on top of everything else. | Yep. Busy and the intensity of his radioactive blue eyes is way over the top. |
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Description: First in a steampunk-tinged paranormal romance series in which a woman is transported to a world where vampires are common and she possesses psychic abilities.
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| The red gear seems sharp and out of place on such a sinister background, but this ring master is awesome enough to carry it off. | Not for me. Sounds good, but the ring master looks like he’s two seconds away from a Jack the Ripper montage. |
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Description: Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring…. until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. And then he opened his mouth. Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens. More…
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| These cover models look like the tail-end of a Kei$ha song. The descriptions sounds great, but the “hung over” expression doesn’t do it for me. | Honestly it just looks very self-pub. But I agree the description sounds great. |
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| I really like the composition of this cover, the placement of these simple elements looks great. | I love how non-traditionally urban fantasy these covers are. Anyone know who the artist is? |
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| I’m ambivalent towards this one, I’m not sure how I feel about the teal overlaying the commando. I do like it more than the cape on the previous cover, this one looks much more contemporary. | I completely preferred the cape to this 80’s sleeveless tee. |
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| Another great addition for this series. They’ve done a good job keeping the theme across the series. | Why haven’t I started this series yet? I love this cover and the ones that preceded it. |
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| I like the facial expressions on both of these cover models, which makes up for the eye-burning colors. | I’m dying for the description on this one. Looks like it will be another genre mashup. |
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| Simple and effective use of these elements (so glad they didn’t superimpose that leopard over the cover model). | I second the non superimposed leopard, but I’m mostly neutral about it otherwise. |
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Description: Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it’s impossible to protect herself when she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she is being pursued. She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very...different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or horrifying, is afraid of her. Ari won’t stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.
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| This cover is much more distinctive, and fits the details of Ari’s appearance. | I so wanted this to be the new cover for book 2 instead of just the paperback cover for book 1. it’s a gorgeous cover & I want the necklace. Hopefully this reflects the look they are going for with the series from now on. |
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I really enjoyed Divergent, and am excited about Insurgent. But I can't help thinking about Divergent's cover as the eye of Sauron cover, so I suppose Insurgent is the white tree of Gondor cover. Ya think I may have read too much Tolkien in my formative years? (Answer: No. It's not possible.)
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p.s. The model on the Shield of Fire cover is way too close to the classic "Do my pits smell bad?" pose for me to take seriously.
I love when you two hash covers. The worst cover is bad :p Love Blood on the Bayou...I really want to start that series.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely covers! I always enjoy some good eye-candy and I have to agree with @Rain Maiden, the worst cover is FUGLY!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting the cover for Wicked as They Come! I promise there's nothing Jack-the-Ripper-y, although there is a good deal of sexy ringmaster vampire. The cover artist is Tony Mauro, and I love the elements of steampunk and bits of red he snuck in.
ReplyDelete@Delilah - Thanks for stopping by! Tony Mauro is amazing, I should have known he was behind that killer ring master. Can't wait to take a look.
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