Author: Jessica Spotswood
Published: February 7th 2012 (Razorbill)
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I'm currently listening to this one on audiobook, but I'd like to talk about that awesome cover for a bit too. It was the cover that drew me in to pick it up (yes I know, I pick books because of their covers) and the fact that it's about witches. We need more books about witches! Vampires and werewolves bore me sometimes, while magic is something that's always refreshing.
From the cover you can't really tell this is about witches. There are no cool swirly things or sparkles or wands, the only indication it has magic in it is the subtitle "The Cahill Witch Chronicles". I like the title and its font - it's simple and short, yet very mysterious and appealing. Born Wicked? How can you be born wicked? It has an instant attraction that makes you want to know more about this book.
The main focus of the cover is the upside-down face with the flowers. The rest of the body is slightly out of focus, making the eyes pop out. I absolutely adore the colour composition of this cover. The mossy green outside, the bright white dress and the red and pink of the flowers underneath her blue eyes. I love the fact that even though the main character is apparently "born wicked", she is wearing a white dress which is a sign of purity. I'm not sure how much I like the dress itself - it's slightly too ruffed for my taste.
The main reason I love this cover so much is because it stands out from other YA covers. Blue, red and black are colours that are very hip right now, usually with a girl standing or running. I think this one looks very beautiful and inviting, everything a cover should be. I would love to have this one in hardcover so I could put it on my shelves.
8 comments:
Great choice! I love this cover as well! It's just so... intriguing. It's one of those covers that makes you stop and stare at it.
"yes I know, I pick books because of their covers"
^^ I TOTALLY do that too. I hate to admit it, but I judge a book by the cover. If the cover is bad, I usually won't read the synopsis. That's just the artist in me I guess.
I'm exactly the same! If I hate the cover I don't want to read the book, unless I get tons of recommendations from bloggish friends. Then I might consider it.
This is a very pretty one though (:
Cool. I'm currently reading this book! :D The cover was one of the first things that made me decide I wanted to read it :p I have the same thing, haha. Coverlover.. but I'm not disappoined by what I've read so far!
Hehe, I'm glad to hear you like it! I've also sometimes bought a book because of its cover, and it turned out pretty horrible.. The negative side of being a cover lover :D
I love the ones with the girls running or spinning but I agree, there are way too many of them now. And some of them used the same women! :| I love the colours - it has some sort of a romantic feel to it!
I love this cover. It's absolutely gorgeous in cover, too.
I do like those covers too! Especially since they usually wear these gorgeous dresses. I like dresses :D
I haven't seen it in real life yet, but I can only imagine that it looks great (:
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