tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post4975699892800760373..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Cover Snark (51): You'd Be Surprised What You Can Do with MS PaintChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-78490089481686224962013-05-04T07:33:21.556-04:002013-05-04T07:33:21.556-04:001. The dress is GORGEOUS. The guy looks quite femi...1. The dress is GORGEOUS. The guy looks quite feminine to me, actually. Must be the shirt.<br /><br />2. Which faction are you in?<br /><br />8. I really don't understand what is up with this series' covers. The first one was a bit weird, and the other two are SO BORING.<br /><br />26. How about some sunscreen?<br /><br />27. I have seen this before. Oh wait: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Hands_of_God_and_Adam.jpgJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169574717441851611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-18367663719253151092013-04-11T00:08:59.979-04:002013-04-11T00:08:59.979-04:0015. Kushiel is has a lot of graphic sex, and quite...15. Kushiel is has a lot of graphic sex, and quite a bit of it has to do with pain and fetishes. It's not the most comfortable read. HOWEVER, the stories and world-building are so gorgeous, and it all just works somehow. Don't ask me why, you know how eclectic my tastes are.<br /><br />17. Yes, but I'm a snob who has a weakness for award-winning books. I know I'm inconsistent with my taste In books, but I always give a chance to something well-written. I only read literary fiction and non-fiction before entering the blogosphere because of school and my social circle.Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-84036567161503849772013-04-09T10:24:19.312-04:002013-04-09T10:24:19.312-04:001. I know. I love this cover in spite of myself.
...1. I know. I love this cover in spite of myself.<br /><br />2. They're bad. TRY HARDER.<br /><br />3. Even huger than her name on her covers.<br /><br />10. Glad you like it.<br /><br />16. I thought book one was bad and DNFed back when I hardly ever did that, so...yeah.<br /><br />17. Bahaha, your poem. Also, lady, I think, though I see what you mean. Could be a drag queen.<br /><br />23. Really? That is not simple.<br /><br />32. Maybe he has great hearing and watches with his ears. He's like vole or something.<br /><br />1. I was really surprised about that!<br /><br />3. I don't get it either.<br /><br />7. Really? I'd not seen it.<br /><br />9. No need to be sorry.<br /><br />3. Serious? I think?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-61350369512124072612013-04-09T10:19:47.870-04:002013-04-09T10:19:47.870-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-9129079238120934602013-04-09T10:19:38.401-04:002013-04-09T10:19:38.401-04:001. So gorgeous, and perfect for Katniss!
2. *snor...1. So gorgeous, and perfect for Katniss!<br /><br />2. *snorts*<br /><br />6. I remember one time when I gave my Barbie a hair cut, my mom was PISSED.<br /><br />9. My parents have a red door. Was never my thing. I see a red door and I want to paint it black.<br /><br />10. I do believe so.<br /><br />15. I suspect that's because of the brown knife sheath, which matches the autumn scene in the background and makes it look like there's a bit missing.<br /><br />28. Bleh. No. Haha.<br /><br />30. For real. If some guy ripped my dress in sexual passion, he would be buying me a new one soon!<br /><br />4. I'd never noticed that.<br /><br />6. Ha, I liked that book.<br /><br />7. Really? *tilts head*<br /><br />1. NO IDEA.<br /><br />3. Oh, but it can.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-68632306459648299172013-04-06T17:34:06.123-04:002013-04-06T17:34:06.123-04:001. You're right. But they are so beautiful. I ...1. You're right. But they are so beautiful. I love the covers for this series. I love the back of that dress too.<br /><br />2. What is with the covers on these books? They are SOO DULL.<br /><br />3. Awwww, fuck. NO.<br /><br />5. I love this cover. It's so gothic and creepy and the font color...YEAH. But that author name? I don't even have to know Charlaine Harris to know I think her ego is huge. LOL.<br /><br />10. Yeah, but I love what they did with the blending of the font and the water. That's cool.<br /><br />14. SNORE.<br /><br />16. These covers ARE pretty. Too bad book two was so BAD.<br /><br />17. Okay, totally rude, but is that a girl or a dude? Hey, that rhymed.<br /><br />23. Agreed. I'm not so sure I would have noticed though had you not said something. I'm simple like that.<br /><br />25. Purple! Yes! A Clueless quote! Yes! And it is a bit busy. Still cute though.<br /><br />26. Ewww. This is gross.<br /><br />28. LOL! That is true irony right there. <br /><br />31. I think her face looks creepy. This cover spooks me. O_O<br /><br />32. How can you be a watcher in the dark with no eyes? Scary though.<br /><br />CB1: Wow. The poll results on that one are interesting! Most prefer the original. Not me!<br /><br />CB3: Agreed. I hate covers like this and wonder why anyone likes them.<br /><br />CB7: Nope, still prefer the original. This cover is CLASSIC.<br /><br />CB8: Still prefer the original.<br /><br />CB9: Sorry, original all the way.<br /><br />WTF2: LOL that is just gross.<br /><br />WTF3: LOL is that a serious cover or a joke? Because it's hilarious!<br /><br /><br /><br />Kara_Malinczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559498182018910285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-85047364628960314612013-04-06T09:39:15.674-04:002013-04-06T09:39:15.674-04:0013. That's not just me! YAY.
17. I really hop...13. That's not just me! YAY.<br /><br />17. I really hope that's not meant to be the autistic sister, so they're giving her a derp face. I REALLY hope.<br /><br />25. Ha, the eyes are my least favorite.<br /><br />29. Not just for the Japanese anymore.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-23100152358447563002013-04-06T03:13:44.124-04:002013-04-06T03:13:44.124-04:00I liked it, it was like grown up HP, school full o...I liked it, it was like grown up HP, school full of magical creatures (students, professors etc) I guess it's again that weakness of mine: add a lot of different supernatural creatures and I am sold. ;)Dragana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01012304691571509653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-49075812100678302022013-04-05T22:58:48.542-04:002013-04-05T22:58:48.542-04:00I had the same exact reactions to 23 and 32. I thi...I had the same exact reactions to 23 and 32. I think I actually screamed when I saw 32 haha. Love these posts!@MelissaJoLynn_https://www.blogger.com/profile/16771038635569116950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-83275905231095338312013-04-05T22:42:32.240-04:002013-04-05T22:42:32.240-04:001. Dude, that dress. THAT DRESS! That's what J...1. Dude, that dress. THAT DRESS! That's what JLaw's dress SHOULD HAVE looked like. So pretty.<br /><br />2. "Failure is not an option." Erm... I can't do it. It's too easy. It's like when contestants sing about going home on American Idol.<br /><br />4. Except for the super-large names, this looks like an MG. I wish it were an MG. That'd be cool.<br /><br />6. She looks like a Barbie I tortured once. Seriously, what's up with that hair?<br /><br />8. I can't even read the end of the tagline. Fail.<br /><br />9. I do love red doors.<br /><br />10. Wait, Robin McKinley? MY Robin McKinley? This doesn't look like a fantasy. This doesn't look like ANY of her books! What is this madness?!<br /><br />13. Those AREN'T eyes? *squints* Huh.<br /><br />15. Is it just me, or does her waist look weird?<br /><br />16. HOLY EYE CANDY! Pretty pretty pretty.<br /><br />17. THE FARM has a sequel? Who knew.<br /><br />21. Ah! It DOES look like Lion King! "Be prepaaaaaared!"<br /><br />23. She's going to fall over. Someone catch her!<br /><br />26. What are they looking at?<br /><br />27. I hate these hands. They look clammy.<br /><br />28. Heeeeey, he's kinda hunky.<br /><br />30. I just keep worrying that he's going to break her dress. Romance does not need to be destructive to one's wardrobe!<br /><br />31. I'm pretty sure she's standing up and they just rotated this picture. Now it's all I see. Change the orientation!<br /><br />32. Eyyyyyyyyyyyes, owie. His eyes, or lack thereof, I mean.<br /><br />CB1. If it's really about a killer meteorite/asteroid/whatever, then definitely the original. <br /><br />CB4. Why are ripped men's belly buttons so weird?<br /><br />CB6. The original, because it looks less like a redesign of GIRL, STOLEN, which I loathed.<br /><br />CB7. Would you believe that this is the first time I've noticed the knife in the background? I always thought it was just a slash!<br /><br />WTF1. At least Reflected Dude looks fairly normal, but what's up with Reflected Chick? Is she animated??<br /><br />WTF3. I... What? This cannot be serious. CANNOT.Shelver506https://www.blogger.com/profile/01766003186139844901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-11818497860459904912013-04-05T14:35:38.906-04:002013-04-05T14:35:38.906-04:0013. Haha, I thought that the spaceships were crazy...13. Haha, I thought that the spaceships were crazy eyes as well at first.<br /><br />17. Yeah, her expression IS weird. What even. <br /><br />25. I love the eyes on this one, but there is way too much going on O_o<br /><br />26. "Brought to you by Levi's." HAHHAHAA.<br /><br />29. MOAR HENTAI. This is becoming a thing.<br /><br />CB1: Definitely the original. The new cover is terrible >.<<br /><br />CB5: Ohhhhh, have all of the covers for he Fallen Star series been redesigned? *goes off to check*<br /><br />CB7-9: I looooove these redesigns as well! I'm a bit sad that I only recently bought books two and three with the old covers, so I don't think I should be the new designs so soon. But I definitely <br /><br />WTF1: WTF is that wig<br /><br />WTF3: HAHAHAHAHAHAA I'm dying.Amber (Books of Amber)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01750403330691361583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-82236241436849029282013-04-05T09:39:58.604-04:002013-04-05T09:39:58.604-04:001. Now would I, but, hey, she's rocking it.
4...1. Now would I, but, hey, she's rocking it.<br /><br />4. Meh, no. I like graphic novels. I admit a certain curiosity about it.<br /><br />6. And it's working!<br /><br />7. I don't think so?<br /><br />10. I heard her last one, Pegasus, was terrible, so I'm skeptical.<br /><br />15. Everyone I know either loathes or hates the Kushiel's series. I'm not sure what to make of it.<br /><br />17. I have and maybe? We don't have the same taste, Kayla!<br /><br />25. Yeah, I would get rid of the eyes and the four random pictures in the border. Too busy.<br /><br />30. Ha.<br /><br />31. Maybe she's not allergic?<br /><br />32. Perhaps.<br /><br />1. Not if all the rest is purple.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67417048098939793922013-04-05T09:26:09.051-04:002013-04-05T09:26:09.051-04:00For real. There is no excuse for either of those t...For real. There is no excuse for either of those things. It's just not warranted.<br /><br />The series definitely doesn't fit together as a whole.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-6502867269559845252013-04-05T09:19:35.818-04:002013-04-05T09:19:35.818-04:003. That it does. Environmental studies or somethin...3. That it does. Environmental studies or something.<br /><br />4-6. Bahahaha.<br /><br />11. Cardinals do.<br /><br />12. *snorts*<br /><br />17. Lol. Maybe.<br /><br />1. That it is.<br /><br />3. Nope. That's the magic of it.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-52645834397016438692013-04-05T09:14:19.337-04:002013-04-05T09:14:19.337-04:00That is all.That is all.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-82165406763900167982013-04-05T08:58:46.040-04:002013-04-05T08:58:46.040-04:0011. THAT would have been awesome. Maybe you should...11. THAT would have been awesome. Maybe you should be in charge of cover concepts.<br /><br />24. It's a really boring, though thick, braid.<br /><br />Gooo, Angel Stone!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67091283154275110072013-04-05T08:40:20.895-04:002013-04-05T08:40:20.895-04:001. Yeah, the font's a bit boring, but that'...1. Yeah, the font's a bit boring, but that's what the series has, so there's not much to be done about it at this point.<br /><br />6. You're not the only one to say that.<br /><br />8. That it is!<br /><br />15. Ha, I think the first one has a crazy crouch, but it's pretty.<br /><br />17. It's meant to be freaky.<br /><br />22. Oh, I was like chicka-what, but I see it now. The title font is as huge as Dessen's name on those stupid redesigns.<br /><br />23. She's not facing s.<br /><br />25. It's got good bones, but too much!<br /><br />32. Right? *hides*Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-53538802520494108942013-04-05T08:29:14.281-04:002013-04-05T08:29:14.281-04:00Right? So pretty!Right? So pretty!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-53261083516060827662013-04-05T08:23:12.498-04:002013-04-05T08:23:12.498-04:001. I love that you share my weakness for pretty dr...1. I love that you share my weakness for pretty dress covers.<br /><br />2. Yup. Divergent all the way.<br /><br />6. When you declare a series complete or a book a standalone, I never want to see another one. Stick to your guns, authors!<br /><br />11. Book three is the real outlier, but, yeah, they're all pretty spastic.<br /><br />13. Sure! I love pretty dresses, as we know.<br /><br />23. I don't agree with you on that, but they ARE both horrendous.<br /><br />29. *tentacles attack*<br /><br />5. Yeah, I know. When I saw she had a new cover, I was like Ashleigh will not be pleased!<br /><br />2. Well, I would be pissed too if someone were trying to stop me from eating cake.<br /><br />Hahaha, if you have a printer!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-42080118472202984062013-04-05T08:09:44.961-04:002013-04-05T08:09:44.961-04:001. True. This does seem a bit better, though it...1. True. This does seem a bit better, though it's oddly different.<br /><br />2. I thought of that too, but only later in the comments. Haha.<br /><br />5. Right? If people don't know her name by now, they're not going to.<br /><br />7. Then again neither would the series covers. They're pretty boring.<br /><br />11. I have no idea. I wouldn't be too surprised if Hocking kept going if there was money to be made though. The third cover's the one that really doesn't fit with the others.<br /><br />16. No, it doesn't match the first one, but it does the second. They did a redesign, but to my knowledge just left the first one as it was which is puzzling.<br /><br />23. VERY.<br /><br />24. I don't know. I've liked at least one of the covers in this series, but holy shnikeys this is boring.<br /><br />26. He's part giraffe!<br /><br />29. No clue, but maybe not. <br /><br />5. The original is creepy as fuck.<br /><br />1. They sure are.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-20346136607217239322013-04-05T08:01:05.115-04:002013-04-05T08:01:05.115-04:00Hmmm, I didn't get very far. I just thought it...Hmmm, I didn't get very far. I just thought it was very blah and unexceptional. Maybe I was in the wrong mood, though.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-89718582115944542072013-04-05T01:42:30.931-04:002013-04-05T01:42:30.931-04:00I liked the first book. Although those inserted ex...I liked the first book. Although those inserted excerpts from historical romance novels were irritating.<br /><br />Yes I know, it's such a small thing but whenever I see it I feel like something is horribly wrong with that book. :DDragana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01012304691571509653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-85773989994084917632013-04-04T21:57:03.364-04:002013-04-04T21:57:03.364-04:001. I wouldn't look half so calm if I looked do...1. I wouldn't look half so calm if I looked down and saw my dress on fire like that.<br /><br />2. *snores*<br /><br />4. Please don't judge me that I'm putting this on my "order immediately" list. Because I did. *stares*<br /><br />5. Okay, judge away.<br /><br />6. I'm going to buy this, but it kinda pisses me off that they're doing this. I feel like the publisher is trying to squeeze all of the money out of me that they can. When you write the end of a series, THAT should be the end of the series.<br /><br />7. IS THAT A POC?! *dies*<br /><br />10. I like Robin McKinley. I should be excited, but I'm not.<br /><br />13. This cover makes me uncomfortable, and I don't know why.<br /><br />15. This author is also on my automatic buy list. Love the <i>Kushiel</i> series. *sigh*<br /><br />16. Fucking gorgeous!<br /><br />17. This series is winning award. Have you read <i>The Farm</i>? If so, should I?<br /><br />21. I'm intrigued...<br /><br />23. But indie presses are doing much better!<br /><br />25. I like MG, but there is <b>WAY</b> too much going on here. Let's just keep the author's name at the bottom and lose the clutter.<br /><br />30. My hair was that color for AAD last August. It was an accident that I regret. Poor model...<br /><br />31. Where are the snot bubbles? I mean, that's what would be on my face being close to all of those flowers and grass.<br /><br />32. Is that Freddie Krueger?<br /><br />WTF1. But they don't have purple eyes! Don't they get bonus points for that?!Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-33874126911985668972013-04-04T21:47:38.991-04:002013-04-04T21:47:38.991-04:00I have so many things to say but in order to have ...I have so many things to say but in order to have it resonate loudly: <br />I AM NEVER IN FAVOR OF AN AUTHOR'S NAME LARGER THAN THE TITLE OF THE BOOK. It's so very NO. And with the other example with one author larger than the other, that's just NOT COOL. <br /><br />Also, I like Elegy fine enough, but when you look at them all as a group, that one looks like it is a little different to me for some reason. I don't know. But YEAH the title thing. It totally makes me want to throw things and I'm not even kidding. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-26404309616105355922013-04-04T17:30:49.410-04:002013-04-04T17:30:49.410-04:001. OMG, she did. You are a genius.
4. Which is wh...1. OMG, she did. You are a genius.<br /><br />4. Which is why it's absurd that some names are on there twice? UNNECESSARY!<br /><br />7. It's because of her feather boa neckwear.<br /><br />10. True, the colors are good, but I expected more.<br /><br />11. Makes as much sense as anything. Someone hit it with a baseball. Of course, an exploding bird would not make me look so calm.<br /><br />20. I think he is, but it's supposed to be sexy not creepy (it's creepy).<br /><br />23. I couldn't even with that outfit.<br /><br />26. OH MY GOD HIS NECK.<br /><br />32. Oh, I gave my copies away or I would send them to you!<br /><br />3. I suspect the original is more true to the contents as well.<br /><br />2. Bahahaha, I almost commented on that not being actual cake. Way to be.<br /><br />3. That's good parenting for you!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.com