May 31, 2017

Cover Coveting (10)

 
Cover art is found from Goodreads, Wicked Scribes, ATUF, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

As promised my first official post back is all about the lovely covers!

So normally when TV season ends and summer TV starts up we go movie mode. (And I try and catch up/get my hands on the cable shows I miss.) However, I'm actually looking forward to Still Star-Crossed. Shonda's shows can be hit or miss for me, but normally a hit. (Though they sometimes fizzle out the longer they run.)

I'm not post dating this post too far a head, so I'll actually get to watch it tonight (AKA Monday night). I'm looking forward to the dramatic after affects of the lovebirds' suicides, especially with this new lore.


A Dragon of a Different Color by Rachel Aaron

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A Dragon of a Different Color  (Heartstrikers #4)

Series: Heartstrikers, book 4

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This has a YA cover feel to it, especially when it's tiny.

When you don't make it bigger you can't see the dragon made of fire on her shoulder! I thought it was just an odd placement of flames.

(Does that sword make anyone else think of Inuyasha?)

A Poison Dark and Drowning by Jessica Cluess

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A Poison Dark and Drowning Series: Kingdom on Fire, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Well it's another burning flower, but with a drip paint affect too. Cool idea. Though at first I thought the big river of paint was a tare.

All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater

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All the Crooked Saints Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This wasn't the cover I was expecting, but it works. I love the title typography.

Apex by Mercedes Lackey

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Apex (Hunter #3) by Mercedes Lackey Series: Hunter, book 3

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I just love these monster covers!! Look how the type even has its own "claws".

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray

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Before the Devil Breaks You  (The Diviners #3)

Series: The Diviners, book 3

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Feels like every time the latest book has a cover it's a totally different style. It's super creepy, but very . . . unprofessional.

I like the idea, but the end result is a fail.

Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire

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Beneath the Sugar Sky  (Wayward Children #3) Series: Wayward Children, book 3 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I really liked the other covers in the series a lot! I thought when the sky themed one came it would be . . . more. It's still very cool, but . . . I loved the other ones so much more.

Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel

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Black Bird of the Gallows Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Just when you think blackbirds can't get any creepier, but in an artsy way. Very cool job on the wings.

Ever After by Aya Ling

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Ever After  (Unfinished Fairy Tales #3) Series: Unfinished Fairytales, book 3

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Genre: Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This is a cover that makes me tired of dresses. It's pretty and all, so points for that.

Ever the Brave by Erin Summerill

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Ever the Brave  (Clash of Kingdoms #2)

Series: Clash of the Kingdoms, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult High Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I love covers with gorgeous artwork and the ones that rely solely on beautiful typography.

It's hard to beat the stunning white and gold, but the red and gold is pretty rich.

Freed by Flame and Storm by Becky Allen

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Freed by Flame and Storm  (Bound by Blood and Sand #2)

Series: Bound by Blood and Sand, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult High Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I loved the first book and I'm thrilled to see the cover for this second book cover to drop. Because that means the next book is coming!

However, this is another wonderful series with a crappy cover. I don't care about the cover quality, give me the content! However, others do and I feel like many readers didn't give it a try because of the less then stellar cover art.

Look at that title font!

May 30, 2017

Back Again

I know, I know another long gap of no posting. This time for a good reason. Long story short I had an accident and developed a case of tinnitus (AKA ear ringing and noise) back in December. It's never really let up and with winter gone the noisy things in the house went away and I was left to silence. AKA no longer silence as the ringing in my head is loud and worse then before. Another long story that I'll skip.

I've had a hard time reading. So I've started up reading again and will be posting again. Gotta do the things that keep you sane.

Guess what I'll be posting about first? Covers!! (Of course.)

If you're an author I'm working through my emails and will be replying back. Sorry for any late responses.

If you're in the states hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend!

Oh, and happy summer reading! Looks like a lot of great books are slated to come out!