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Cover Awe: Flowers, Perspectives, & More

Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter. A woman with dark hair is wearing purple patterned paints, a pink tank, and a black bomber jacket. She is looking up and our perspective is down by her knees, looking up with her. Above her is a green swirling sky and a roaring multi-colored dragon in various pastel shades of pink, blue, yellow, and purple.

Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we look at covers that caught our eye. Sarah: This is a mystery but I really like this cover I spotted in a Netgalley email. Lara: Spooky bread! I’m here for it! Amanda: And a pun! It wouldn’t be a cozy mystery without a pun on the cover. Sarah: It’s the yeast they can do. Sneezy: The little ghostie face rising with the steam is so cute! I hope … Continue reading Cover Awe: Flowers, Perspectives, & More

Cover Awe: Pretty Jackets, Teal Colors, & More

The Heiress Swap by Maddison Michaels. A very purple photography cover. The background is a smoky, London street in dark purple. A man and woman are kissing. The man has dark brown hair and is in a light tan jacket. His hands are on the woman's waist, The woman is in a dark purple dress with a bustle at the back. She's wearing a matching jacket that is embroidered with gold brocade.

Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we look at book covers that have caught our eye. Cover design and illustration by Olya Kirilyuk Sarah: Filigree with stuff – this time a fox, runes, and ravens Amanda: Filigree is having a moment Sarah: So is stuff! Claudia: Stuff is like disco — never died!! Lara: The colour combo is really working for me! Sneezy: Me too! It has such a fairy tale quality to it! Cover … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pretty Jackets, Teal Colors, & More

Cover Awe: Pinks, Purples, & Smiles

Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha. A bluish purple background with a silvery spider web. Pieces of dew are caught on the strands. In the middle is a flaming scepter of sorts.

Happy New Year! Let’s kick things off with some pretty covers. Cover design by Hang Le Sarah: This is book 2 in the series that’s officially called Bound to Fire and Steel but is more colloquially known as “horny dragon book.” Amanda: The colors are striking and the elements of fire give things an almost neon sign vibe. Sarah: Agreed, the use of light and color makes it almost glow. Amanda: I love smiles! It … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pinks, Purples, & Smiles

Cover Awe: Handholding, Purple, & More

In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer. A very colorful illustrated cover. A woman in a red dress with brown hand is walking down a set of stairs leading to the subway. A man in a blue suit is looking at her. The New York City skyline is colorblocked in red, oranges, and yellows.

Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover illustration by Caitlin Sacks Amanda: In a New York Minute got a cover redesign and I really like it Sarah: Gorgeous colors! Cover illustration by Leni Kauffman Amanda: Love the hand holding while he draws Elyse: Her hair and dress! Sneezy: It looks so cozy and lovely!! Sarah: This is a beautiful and very cozy image and I love it the more I look at it. Cover illustration by … Continue reading Cover Awe: Handholding, Purple, & More

Cover Awe: Sparkly and Sunny

Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell. A peachy pastel cover with two figures in front of a desk. One has floppy reddish hair and is sitting in a chair, holding his hand out. He has on a two-tone shit of white and pink and is wearing a pink bowtie. He has on salmon pants and socks with brown loafers. A man stands next to him, holding an apple. He has dark brown skin and a similar curly, floppy hairstyle. He is wearing a light blue pullover sweater and white slacks. He also has green socks and brown shoes.

It’s time to look at covers we like! Cover illustration by Colin Verdi Amanda: Here for detailed illustrated covers of more than just two people and a nondescript background! Sneezy: Couldn’t agree more, Amanda!!! The light is so warm and the plants so lush. I absolutely LOVE that detail of the hand on the left caressing the hand on the right and fiddling with the ring. It’s just breath taking! Sarah: The jewelry detail is … Continue reading Cover Awe: Sparkly and Sunny

Cover Awe: Depth, Tension, & More

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong. A cramped alleyway in a greenish hue. Red, glowing lanterns crowd the edges. A woman in red stands in the middle, a sword in her hand.

Hey, all! Let’s look at some eye-catching covers! Cover illustration by Rebecca Mock Sarah: I LOVE THIS COVER. Claudia: That is great – lots of light play and movement! Elyse: I think a lot of illustrated covers are flat and this one has a lot of depth and motion. Carrie: The dappling is so unusual and makes all the difference in terms of motion and mood. EllenM: I love that shade of blue, I feel … Continue reading Cover Awe: Depth, Tension, & More

Cover Awe: Greens and Blues

Africa Risen edited by Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight. The background is a green moss. In the center is a Black person with tight braids in a soft yellow space suit, accented by bits of shiny metal. They are holding small white flowers, with one tucked behind their ear.

Let’s look at some covers we’re enjoying lately! Cover art by Manzi Jackson Sarah: That is a fabulous illustration. Sneezy: Wow! That’s gorgeous! It’s so evocative and lush! Amanda: I think right now, the key to any standout illustrated cover is making use of different art styles. Cover art by Jenifer Prince Amanda: I really love her covers! There’s always a hint of vintage in the design and style. Elyse: Oooh! Sarah: I love her … Continue reading Cover Awe: Greens and Blues

Cover Awe: Beautiful Borders

Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles. A blue cover. In the bottom middle is an illustration of two men crouched together. One is in blue and grey with blonde hair while the other has dark hair and is dressed in black and charcoal. In the background is a small house. The borders have all sorts of plants and wildlife - vines, trees, a fox, a rabbit, a snake, and a stork.

Let’s look at some appealing covers! Maya: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Elyse: Oh the classic gothic vibe! I love it! Sneezy: JESUS! Carrie: The skirt, the composition – and is that a filter that gives it that look of old film? Cause that’s AMAZING. Sarah: The designer and artist get all the praise from me. This is a flawless cover. Cover art by Jyotirmayee Patra Sarah: This is a lovely cover. As Amanda and I were discussing late … Continue reading Cover Awe: Beautiful Borders

Cover Awe: Lots of Pink!

UK cover - for her consideration by Amy Spalding. A brunette and a blonde woman on a red carpet. The blonde woman has short hair and is wearing a pink pantsuit. The blazer is slightly open and she has nothing on underneath. The brunette woman is curvier and is wearing a coral dress with birkenstocks and is walking off the carpet. Her phone is in her hand.

Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover design by Diahann Sturge Carrie: Love the pink against the gray and how the two shades of pink and styles of dress tell us so much about the characters! Amanda: The gauzy curtains, fairy lights, and pink arrangements add some lovely softness. Sarah: Everything about this illustration is gorgeous. Pink on gray makes the figures stand out – it’s so lush. Cover illustration by Carolina Melis Amanda: This cover … Continue reading Cover Awe: Lots of Pink!

Cover Awe: Images within Images

Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen. A lavender wallpaper with filigree and stalks of lavender. Brown bunnies sprint across the paper, but one appears to be dead. There is a silhouette of a woman's profile projected onto the wallpaper.

Are we ready to look at some interesting covers?! Cover design by Samira Iravani Cover photography by Lee Avison/Trevillon Images Sarah: GORGEOUS. Vengeance, and that cover, are both sweet. Amanda: Yes! The mask and smirk are selling it. Elyse: I love the smirk. Sarah: It’s making me want to both seek revenge and become a fancy hat kind of person. Sneezy: Ugh The mask and hat tilt is so dashing. “Do I want to be … Continue reading Cover Awe: Images within Images

Cover Awe: Dark & Moody

White Horse by Erika T. Wurth. A woman in three-quarter profile. She has dark hair, though the only shape of it we can see is the bangs that cut arounds her forehead. She is wearing dark sunglasses, with a amber glow to them and you can see the outline of a figure between some buildings. Smoke curls around her profile, up to her jaw to her nose and cutting across one lens of the glasses.

This edition of Cover Awe is for us goth kids. Cover illustrations by Malika Favre Amanda: Loving these classic goth covers. Sarah: The one on the right doesn’t do it for me, but the middle and left are terrific design. Especially the use of shadow on the Jane Eyre cover. Elyse: I love the Sense and Sensibility cover. Shana: I love the eye contact on the S&S cover. The left and middle immediately remind me … Continue reading Cover Awe: Dark & Moody