So, I don't know about you guys, but when a book has a truly awesome cover, I get chills. Though I know it shouldn't, a cover will make me 100% more likely to read a book that I was originally on the fence about. And I love keeping up with cover reveals on Twitter, it is so fun! There have been some truly awesome ones recently, so I figured I'd put them all in a post, just in case you guys missed them!
A Million Worlds With You (Firebird 3) – Claudia Gray:
this whole series has amazing covers, so when this last one came out last week, I knew it would be incredible. I didn't realize *how* incredible, though! I seriously can't decide which one of these is my favorite, they're all so beautiful.
(spoilers) A million universes. A million dangers. One destiny.
The
fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite Caine’s hands. Marguerite
has been at the center of a cross-dimensional feud since she first
traveled to another universe using her parents’ invention, the Firebird.
Only now has she learned the true plans of the evil Triad
Corporation—and that those plans could spell doom for dozens or hundreds
of universes, each facing total annihilation.
Paul Markov has
always been at Marguerite’s side, but Triad’s last attack has left him a
changed man—angry and shadowed by tragedy. He struggles to overcome the
damage done to him, but despite Marguerite’s efforts to help, Paul may
never be the same again.
So it’s up to Marguerite alone to stop
the destruction of the multiverse. Billions of lives are at stake. The
risks have never been higher. And Triad has unleashed its ultimate
weapon: another dimension’s Marguerite—wicked, psychologically twisted,
and always one step ahead.
In the epic conclusion to Claudia
Gray’s Firebird trilogy, fate and family will be questioned, loves will
be won and lost, and the multiverse will be forever changed. It’s a
battle of the Marguerites . . . and only one can win.
Of Fire and Stars– Audrey Coulthurst
The blurb for this one intrigued me since I first saw it a couple months ago, and now LOOK at that COVER! I love the 3-D effect of the worlds and the like paper cutout figures and castle omg this is amazing.
Betrothed since
childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known
what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between
Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile
lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a
dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is
forbidden.
Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while
trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn
to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses before her coronation—and her
teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and
unconventional Princess Amaranthine (called Mare), sister of her
betrothed.
When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom
reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the
culprit. As the two work together, each discovers there’s more to the
other than she thought. Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and
bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. Soon their
friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.
But
with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important
than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose
between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to
save their kingdoms—and each other.
Like A River Glorious (The Gold Seer 2) – Rae Carson
These covers just scream *epic* to me. The first one was all browns and golds and I love the icy blue and gray of this one. And I love the title and how big the lettering is as well. I usually don't really like covers with people on them but this one is small so I'm okay with it.
(spoilers) After a harrowing
journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally
arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold
Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in
California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her
handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram.
Lee
and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in
California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her
power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make
sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the
territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the
worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save
everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is
building—even at the cost of her own freedom.
The second epic historical fantasy in the Gold Seer trilogy by Rae Carson, the acclaimed author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns.
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows 2) – Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows was both one of my favorite books and one of my favorite covers of 2015, and it looks like Crooked Kingdom is following in its footsteps. Holy CRAP look at this one. I love the creativity and optical illusion-y aspect, and I just think WHY is this only a duo??
(spoilers) Kaz Brekker and his crew
have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd
survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to
fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and left crippled by the
kidnapping of a valuable team member, the crew is low on resources,
allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on
Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda
parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and
test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's
dark and twisting streets―a battle for revenge and redemption that will
decide the fate of magic in the Grisha world.
Three Dark Crowns – Kendare Blake
Not only does this blurb sound absolutely incredible, the cover is also amazing. I feel like it really captures the darkness of the blurb, and if it is any indication as to what is inside this book, I am so looking forward to it.
Every generation on the
island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal
heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a
fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the
snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the
deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a
naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and
control the fiercest of lions.
But becoming the Queen Crowned
isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it.
And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night
the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing
gets the crown.
If only it was that simple. Katharine is unable
to tolerate the weakest poison, and Arsinoe, no matter how hard she
tries, can’t make even a weed grow. The two queens have been shamefully
faking their powers, taking care to keep each other, the island, and
their powerful sister Mirabella none the wiser. But with alliances being
formed, betrayals taking shape, and ruthless revenge haunting the
queens’ every move, one thing is certain: the last queen standing might
not be the strongest…but she may be the darkest.
Furthermore – Tahereh Mafi
HOLY CRAP guys this one is maybe my favorite? I love the colors and the cartoon-ish nature of it, I think it is perfect for a middle grade. the lil fox is my fave :)
The bestselling
author of the Shatter Me series takes readers beyond the limits of
their imagination in this captivating new middle grade adventure where
color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found
in the most unexpected places.
There are only three
things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother,
who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and
Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood
he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it’s been almost three years
since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father
even more than she loves adventure, and she’s about to embark on one to
find the other.
But bringing Father home is no small matter. In
order to find him she’ll have to travel through the mythical,
dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and
left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her only companion is
a boy named Oliver whose own magical ability is based in lies and
deceit—and with a liar by her side in land where nothing is as it seems,
it will take all of Alice's wits (and every limb she's got) to find
Father and return home to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find
Father Alice must first find herself—and hold fast to the magic of love
in the face of loss.
If there are any more pretty covers that have recently come out, please point them my way!!
xx
Sunny
