As we all know, the book market (and the YA market in particular) is fast-becoming dominated by killer covers that rival the content of the books. I'm a self-professed cover slut, and I'm completely okay with that, but I think it's time we pay a little tribute to the fantastic covers on the market today. So, welcome to a brand new Friday feature at i swim for oceans!
Each week, I will feature a book with a cover that just blew my mind with its amazingness, and I invite you to join in. Simply post the cover, the author/publisher, the release date, why you love it and any other pertinent details you'd love to share with other cover-lovers out there. Want to join in? Simply link up and join the fun!
Title: When the Sea is Rising Red
Author: Cat Hellisen (Twitter)
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Publish Date: February 28, 2012
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Why I Have Cover Love: There's something so dark and twisted about this cover that just screams "READ ME" to me. We all know how I like the dark books, so this one sounds right up my alley. I think I like the idea that hidden between a haunting cover could be pages of hidden, beautiful magic.
What do you think? Are you dying of cover love over a certain book? Link up and share the love with the rest of us!
Oh! I really like that cover and the title!
ReplyDelete~Ecey
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This cover is really amazing and def draws you in great pick.
ReplyDeleteOh that's a good one! It's going on my list right now! I wasn't going to pick books by their cover anymore, but it's really hard when some of them are so tempting!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Awesome pick! I definitely agree it says read me now :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a creepy cover, and it immediately grabs attention. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI love this cover! It's so beautiful and haunting at the same time. Definitely makes me want to read it.
ReplyDeleteI agree, dark and screams read me .D
ReplyDeleteWow this cover IS amazing!! Haven't heard of this book before but the cover definitely makes me want to read it .. I love the softness of the water and the dark feeling of the whole composition!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the beginning of a crime show. Very cool choice.
ReplyDeleteI love all the greys in this one -- totally adds to the atmosphere and leaves me wondering about the girl half-immersed in the milky waters. Cover love!
ReplyDeleteMary @ Book Swarm
:O! That is gorgeous! At first I thought she was lying on cement or something, but then I realised she was actually in the pretty grey water. Veeery intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the covers of the books from Carrie Ryan. Dark! Very beautiful.
ReplyDelete*dies* LOVE IT SO MUCH! It's so haunting and pretty and that image is just gorgeous. Must have it:)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I definitely dig this cover! The murky water is really ominous, and the girl's position is great, too. I'm definitely looking forward to When the Sea is Rising Red. :)
ReplyDeleteThat cover is a bit demented...I LOVE IT! Seriously, it begs you to just keep staring at it and try to figure out what the heck is going on inside. Is the girl dead? Is she on the verge of death staring at something we can't see? Is she just very pale and likes to use dirty water to clean herself with? Questions we will have to wait to find the answers to. *sigh* Melissa, you find the best covers!
ReplyDeleteJen
In the Closet With a Bibliophile
I love this new features. I'm a cover slut too!
ReplyDeleteLove this cover and can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely dark and creepy, lol.
ReplyDeleteWill look forward to your thoughts on this one. I see that you're reading putting makeup on dead people -- hope it's good!
I totally agree. I love this cover. It is creepy, beautiful and totally screams pick me up! We also featured it on our blog as well. Glad we are spreading the love!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool cover! I hadn't seen it yet, so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat cover is very haunting and suggests the interior quite a bit. I am definitely looking forward to this one - just because of the cover!
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed beautiful. I love how the girl is disappearing into the water.
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty and unique! =)
ReplyDeleteomg it's so awesome!!!
ReplyDeletegreat cover!!!
ReplyDeleteCute cover love button! I don't know if I mentioned that before. Anyways...love, love this creepy cover!
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