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I always get annoyed with movies when people run TOWARD the source of the problem, such as in War of the Worlds. If some big thing came out of the ground, I would be running AWAY from it.
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It reminds me of the Walking Dead for some reason. haha!
Hi guys, I need your help ! (But first, sorry for my english, it's not my motherthong :))I have seen on youtube a book with a gorgeous "inside" hardcover (without the jacket), but I can't find it anymore... I watch so many videos...
It was white with red flower petals. It was probably a YA book and relased not a long time ago.
If someone knows witch book that is, I would be really gratful !
Thank you for your help !
Oh and by the way, I love this topic :)
No I don't... It was on a IMM so she didn't really talked about it ! But I'm pretty sure it's a recent book and I belive it hasn't been published in paperback yet.
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Was it one of these Iani?
Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "That covers says to me "Look another dystopian novel" which makes me feel a little meh because it lacks WOW factor. Also is reminds me a bit much of the movie twister and I'm wondering if a tornad..."
Would it work better for you if the tornado was in a jar?
Stacia ~ platonic wrote: "Was it one of these Iani? Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "That covers says to me "Look another dystopian novel" which makes me feel a..."
Ooh, I like that cover. It looks interesting and makes me curious why the tornado is IN the jar.
The tornado in the jar is interesting, but it's the cut-off face trend that I'm very tired of.
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Maybe she's cross-eyed and it was a necessity.
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Just saw the newest Firelight series book cover. This one's probably my least favorite of the three, since I loved the first two covers. The lipstick looks odd and something's off with her eyes.
The lipstick was the first thing i noticed too.
I like the hair though and the eyes are like cat eyes so I find them intriguing instead of disturbing
How is that Firelight series anyway?I've had the first book for ever now but after many descriptions, I was very put off. I might pick it up if the books improve as the series grows.
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I didn't have a problem with Firelight, but it was not much more than a simple love story. As a cute little romance, it was fine. There wasn't a whole lot in the way of action or suspense. The idea of a dragon hunter falling for a dragon shifter was fun, but one specific romantic conversation did make me want to bang my head against a wall - never EVER again should any book be allowed to compare love or attraction to a drug. We've been down this road before.Still haven't read the second book, even though I got it as an ARC, so it's been a while. Guess I'll probably have to pick it up at some point to see what I think and if I want to continue the series. Both Isa and Mairead's reviews are scaring me though...
I was browsing my TBR-pile and noticed The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima has a cover now. Quite a bit more dramatic than the previous cover and much more of a Russian vibe going on with that necklace. I guess it's the "Bayar double-falcon amulet" according to the author on her blog. Is it just me though, or is this cover missing something? It looks a little low budget to me with the buildings in the background.
Samantha wrote: "I was browsing my TBR-pile and noticed The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima has a cover now. Quite a bit more dramatic than the previous cover and much more of ..."Ooh, I'm excited for this one :D
Still, it's October, and it's sooo far away. I can't remember a necklace being very significant? I read it a while ago.
I think that's my new favorite cover of the series.Didn't Han take a necklace from Micah in the first book?
I think it matches the other covers great. I like it. I like all of them. They fit the books perfectly and don't use the obnoxious trends that everybody else uses. Look at the war and destruction! Very excited for this book to come out! I heart Han and Raisa so much. Is the double-falcon the one that Micah wears? Or the one that the Bayars are searching for? I wonder what that means! Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
Stacia ~ platonic wrote: "I think that's my new favorite cover of the series.Didn't Han take a necklace from Micah in the first book?"
Yeah, duh, I forgot! It's from the ancient bad guy/not really bad guy with the queen?
Yeah, they all have amulets, this would be his then?
I'll definitely need to re-read them all before this one comes out. I seriously loved that series:D Despite the inevitable love triangle.
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Jenny wrote: " Is the double-falcon the one that Micah wears? Or the one that the Bayars are searching for? I wonder what that means! Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. ..."*shamefully admits to not having read book 2 yet*
I loved book 1 though. It's probably one of the best YA fantasy books I've read, actually.
Wait, now that I think about it... I'm guessing the amulet on book 1 would be the one Han took?
I was reading all the comments and thinking 'I really need to read this series!' and then I read 'love triangle' and dang I am put off now. I know that everyone loves this series and I try to not let the love triangle bother me in books in general but for some reason I really don't want them in my books lately.*sigh*
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No. no. This is not like pnr angsty stuff. Don't let that put you off. Whatever romance there is must be pretty slow building because nothing really goes in that direction in the first book.The best thing about what I've read so far is that it reads so much like an adult epic fantasy book and nothing is dumbed down for the YA crowd, but it's still easy to read and not overwhelming.
I can't comment on the love triangle because I haven't read past the first book. I adore Amon, but was under the impression from the very beginning that Han and Raisa were going to be the main couple.
Yeah, the serpent amulet that Han has is the one from book one. In book 3, the Bayars are searching for some powerful amulet or some such that belonged to their ancestor, but they don't know where it is. I'm thinking it must be that one, but I don't remember what it was supposed to look like, if they even knew.
Oh good. Jenny's here. She's more likely to be able to assure you, Carina.
Yeah, more than the actual love triangle, I put off by the angsty stuff. And I've heard great comments about this series up and down, so I do want to try it. I still got time before this new one comes out, so no preassure I guess. lol.BTW, I love all the covers in this series!
I am not sure I'd call it a "love triangle". It's more like...complications due to...certain things. And these certain things have a precedent in the world. It's so hard to explain without spoiling shit. I'll just say that I HATE pointless love triangles of the Twilight variety or girls who have to choose between awesome goofy best friend and vapid hot guy, or whatever. But I actually love what the err..complications..do for this story.
so after listening to you all im going to be trying these books out now lol
LMAO, love your explanation Jenny. I think as long as its not one of those overly used love triangles that have plagued books lately, I am willing to give it a try.
Carina, this books doesn't really have a love triangle in the traditional sense of the over used love triangle tragedy that plagues more books lately. There is a triangle...it's not necessarily built on love. That and what Jenny said are the only ways to really explain it without spoilers. The books, are fabulous. FABULOUS. And I want to pet that cover. I love the magical twinkle to the destruction. It will go nicely with all my other petable covers on my bookcase...yes yes.
Jenny explained it well. It's not a traditional love triangle, where the guys vy for the girl's attention and she can't make up her mind. It's complicated and impossible and improbable, etc. I just meant love triangle in the sense two guys/one girl and she has strong, strong feelings for both. I am curious about how it ends...But I'm on TEAM HAN (if something happens to enable sides).Still, the romance isn't the prominent feature in tyhe books. It's more about the world, politics and magic.
Its more like a love square when you really think about it. 3 boys 1 girl...although we all know one boy hasnt a snowflakes chance in hell.
Ooh, I totally forgot about the third. I just thought about Han and her friend, as they're only ones who've got a chance in hell. Unless a miracle occurs, the world is realigned and they're together on a deserted island.I guess he seems more human now, but I still thinks he's mean and don't like him.
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I'm really curious now. I wish I could read book 2 instead of Finnikin for my fantasy fix, but I need to finish up a challenge this week, so I have to order that way.
Stacia ~ platonic wrote: "Was it one of these Iani? I thought it was shattered souls too, but the inside cover is black I believe.
But I found it ! It was
. You can see it here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnYsuX... around 4 minutes. It's where I saw it ! Thanks for your help :)
For some reason, I thought cover 3 would have more impact, but I still like it.
It would be more impressive if there was shattered glass everywhere. Something more "spectacular" or as you said impact.
That, and it looks like the pill bubble is an overlay and she's not actually standing inside of it.
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I like smoke on covers for some reason. The original White Cat cover had red smoke, as does the book Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone.
This cover has enchanted me forever. (Crazy Beautiful.)jThe reached cover is cook, but needs to be more dramatic.
Yep. It is such a striking cover. Too bad I wasn't feeling the book when I tried it last night. Ah well.
Posted this somewhere else, but I love the cover for the spinnoff series of Nightshade.
Also this cover looks so sexy:
I prefer the first three Guild bookcovers, especially...
I like all the Guild Hunter series covers but that one is very...Wow...I had no idea there would be a spinoff to Nightshade...the cover is good, but will I read it? Not sure.
The cover alone makes sure I will. I'm waiting for my copy of Bloodrose to come so I can read book 2 and 3.
Nightshade wasn't that good for me and I spoiled the last book. So now that I know how it ends, I won't finish the series =(
I enjoyed the first book, even with that awful love traingle.
You're killing me Shera. Lots of shitty books have great covers and lots of great books have shitty covers! Covers don't equal content!
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