Cover Snark (22)

Another week, more covers. This was a pretty slow week so far as covers go, but there's still plenty to snark about. :) Click on a cover to see a larger image, and click on the book title to pop to Goodreads.

The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) - Aimee Carter

Thoughts: I'm not sure if I can be objective about this cover. I liked the covers for the first two fairly well, but I was so betrayed by how obnoxious book two was that thinking about this series makes me wrathful. I will say that her clavicles stick out to a scary degree. Why will people not let cover models eat sandwiches? That chain looks like it would get SERIOUSLY tangled up in hair. Ouch. Things I really don't approve of: the change in color and location of Carter's name AND the cheesy ass tagline. The latter pretty much has me convinced to officially file this in the dropped series graveyard, because it sounds like there's going to be EVEN MORE WHINING.

The Modified (The Biotics Trilogy #1) - C. A. Kunz
 
Thoughts: Oh, indie covers. This is why everyone makes fun of you. Look at that awesome art that they've taped people's heads to! Oh, and check out the glowing hands straight out of Pittacus Frey. This is my pick for indie fail of the week.

Rogue Descendant (Nikki Glass #3) - Jenna Black

Thoughts: For the most part, this is generic paranormal romance, especially in her completely ridiculous outfit that looks more appropriate for a street corner, though at least she's not flashing as much boob as in the cover for Deadly Descendant. What makes this one awesome is the tiger. Is it going to attack her or fight for her? I would personally LOVE to have my own attack tiger. I've tried to train my orange tabby with little success.

My Life After Now - Jessica Verdi 

 Thoughts: Pretty! Of course, I totally thought this was going to be some historical fiction book about coming of age and traveling. Nope. Cancer. This is a cancer book. Pretty cover will make you weep buckets. You have been warned.

Infatuate (Gilded Wings #2) - Aimee Agresti

Thoughts: This is another one of those cases where I have to wonder if the designers had EVER seen the cover for the first book. Not only is this one awful, but I now like the cover for the first book less because I just noticed that there's a stupid cloud wing in that one too. STOP PUTTING ANGEL WINGS ON COVERS. I would like to point out that the wings on Infatuate aren't even the same size. Also, can we get this girl a tank top that fits her? I'm not opposed to not going the pretty dress route, but, come on. If I didn't know better, I would think this was an indie.

Cover Battle: All the Broken Pieces - Cindi Madsen

 First Attempt vs. Redesign: As the winner, I choose NEITHER OF THEM. The new one does look like they spent more time on it, but I still dislike both of these. Ugh.

Cover Battle: Obsidian (Lux #1) - Jennifer Armentrout

US vs. Spanish: Nice job, Spain! That is a billion times better than the US cover with Mr. Stalker staring at me. With all of the reviews, I kind of want to read this book, but the cover's just awful imo. I would totally read the Spanish edition without hesitation...if I knew how to read Spanish. Doh!

Shapeshifted (Edie Spence #3) - Cassie Alexander

Thoughts: These covers have a sort of self-mockery that I appreciate, but I think with this one it went too far for me to have much approval at all. I know it's silly on purpose, but this one, perhaps because of the pink, is just TOO MUCH.

Focus (The Crescent Chronicles #2) - Alyssa Rose Ivy

Thoughts: Could these look LESS like a series? Well, probably, but it would take some doing. Also, have I mentioned how much I hate it when they move around cover elements like author name, title, series title? Because I do. Why did they move the series title to the top? Obviously, because they didn't want the title in her face, but they could have just moved the girl up. Sigh. Meh. I feel like there's a new cover for this Alyssa Rose Ivy person every month. O_O

Dark Triumph (His Dark Assassin #2) - Robin LaFevers

Thoughts: I was expecting so much more from this cover. The super shiny knife just doesn't look as hardcore as the crossbow. This girl looks more apt to poison you than take you out with a knife anyway, though I suspect I think that because of the sneaky cape. The other issue I'm having is how neutral all of the colors are, especially with the cape being almost the exact color as Robin LaFevers' name. It just doesn't pop. Likely, that's why the knife is so shiny, but that did not work.

 Under the Light (Light #2) - Laura Whitcomb

Thoughts: Oooh, a sequel. Well, this is exciting. I like the cover alright, but it's sort of meh. We clearly have a water theme going here.

Fearless (Reckless #2) - Cornelia Funke

 Thoughts: BLUE! I love blue. This looks so awesome and fairy tale-ish! Yay!

When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears (Goblin Wars #3) - Kersten Hamilton

Thoughts: I've said it again, and I guess I'm going to have to keep saying it: when you reveal your cover, make sure to reveal a nice big image. This definitely seems like the weakest cover of the group, but I do like the color combo of the three together. Looks more like the stars are throwing down lightning than spears, though.

Outstanding Cover of the Week: Fearless - Cornelia Funke