Recognizing what I don't like is way easier than pinpointing what I like in a cover. For example, I'm not a fan of covers that have a pale girl looking morosely off camera, with some hot, brooding guy in the background. One, all of these covers look the same to me. And two, I have guyfriends, and I see those guyfriends at school, in classes where I might take out a book to read after finishing an assignment. This may be ridiculous, but I'd feel a bit ridiculous reading a book with some hot model leering at some pale girl on the cover. (Even though I may like the story itself.)
But what I like, that's tough to describe. How about I show you a few of the ones I enjoy?
These aren't even necessarily my favorite books (though many of them are). Off the top of my head, they're my favorite covers.
What books do you think have awesome covers?...and why?
Kieryn
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You have good taste :)
ReplyDeleteI agree about the brooding guy cover. If I see a book with a cover like that, that I may enjoy, I buy it on my kindle. Easy fix!
ReplyDeleteI like Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John, the model and the background totally drew my eyes in.
Also Delirium by Lauren Oliver, at first I didn't like it much, but it grew on me ;).
My absolute favorite is Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I want to blow that one up, frame it and put it on my wall!
ReplyDeleteIt's always easier to identify what you like than what you don't. Some things just bother you and you can't pinpoint why. Great cover choices and great topic, made me think deeply on this subject. Just not boring you with details. :)
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