Your Move question

Hello readers and authors,

I'm Warwick Wood, reader, and also an author. As a bit of background, I am also a graphic designer, and as one, decided to create my own book cover for my recently published novel, Your Move.

Needless to say I gave myself a brief: a number of mandatories I believe are necessary for the cover to be engaging and intriguing. But without giving too much away I would love to hear from you, and what you think is important about a book cover. And not just mine. Please don't hesitate to be critical.