You see them just about everywhere! Write a mediocre fantasy/paranormal story with vampires/werewolves/witches/dragons/ghosts/faeries (the more, the better), your heroine doesn't need to be an individual (remember, she needs to be helpless and pretty), add a sprinkle of insta-love, slap a gorgeous cover and call it a novel!
I present to you, my series of Deceiving Covers!
What is a Deceiving Cover?
Good question! Basically, a deceiving cover is breathtaking on the outside, meh on the inside.
What are the characteristics of a Deceiving Cover?
Refer to the YA trend description above.
So does that mean I should avoid Deceiving Covers?
Not really. We have different tastes and I am just sharing my honest opinion.
Remember, there are books with beautiful covers that have amazing stories and characters!
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Deceiving Cover #1
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Deceiving Cover #1
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| VANISH by Sophie Jordan |
Agreed. I don't know the book Vanish, so I'll take your word that it's meh. But I have read so many other YA recently that are just that . . . hot cover, but meh. My latest disappointment was Tempest by Julie Cross. Blah between two great covers. Thanks for an interesting blog.
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I heard about Tempest before and was warned to stay away from it as well. If you like YA Dystopia, I recommend reading Blood Red Road by Moira Young. The writing is very unique and the characters are amazing. You can read my review here: http://bluestribbon.blogspot.com/2012/03/blood-red-road-book-review.html
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