by Kay | Oct 26, 2010 | Shelf Analysis |
You might have heard that the Vampire Academy books in the UK are to be re-released with brand new covers. Very exciting, of course, as it is bound to attract more readers – hopefully by the masses. And despite how lovely the new cover is, I can not say that I am a fan. Why? Well, take a look.
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead – New Edition
Finding Sky by Joss Stirling
This book has suffered from its cover, at least on my behalf. I saw it in the store and thought it was Claire de Lune! It wasn’t until I saw The Bookette’s review that I remembered that I had seen this book on the shelves… that said, really want a copy!
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
One of the few times this cover is applicable. Hello, incestuous relationship? Certainly merits a barbed-wire heart.
Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson
Not quite as hearty as some of the other covers, but it is still clear what they were going for!
The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
Love this cover, but my goodness gracious is it ever the same as the cover of Forbidden!
The Fortune of Carmen Navarro by Jen Bryant
This is the US cover, but I think the UK cover will be the same. Lovely ghost-smoke effect… but, er, yeah.
I noticed the glaring similarities between The Dark and Hollow Places and Forbidden a couple of months ago, but it seems that publishers have gone crazy with this new trend. When is unfortunate is that, unless you are really focusing, these covers blur together. Unlike the Twilight-effect on YA covers – which, at least, resulted in some vaguely distinguishable book covers – I have a feeling all of these books will just blend together and then no one will end up buying any of them. *frets* Is no one else worried?
by Kay | Jul 16, 2010 | Shelf Analysis |
Soo… I was checking out the lovely UK cover to Carrie Ryan’s third book The Dark and Hollow Places and I had a slight WTF moment. Just take a look:
Yup, that’s right. The Zombie Apocalypse book and the Incestuous Teen Romance have virtually the same cover. Totally gorgeous covers, I’ll admit – but seriously? *stares*
Now, apparently the whole barbed wire thing is quite relevant to The Dark and Hollow Places plot. And the whole forbidden romance thing is really expressed wonderfully on the cover of Forbidden.
Despite the ludicrous similarity – I am totally down with barbed wire hearts becoming the new Twilight cover. I much prefer this UK cover of The Dark and Hollow Places over the US cover. I still believe the cover to Forbidden is absolutely perfect for the content.
