My top ten cover faves were:
Imaginary Girls
Why I loved it: The Colors and obviously the suspended still girl in water. It makes you wonder looking at her, what twisted tale she has to offer. After reading this the entire feel of being suspended made perfect sense.
Wither
Why I loved it-
This whole cover tells a story on its own. I also love the use of the black and purple.
Warm Bodies
Why I loved it- I love the red flying cape- it certainly makes the cover what it is. I also love the thought that the cape is actually brain blood from R's mind as it explodes from his conscious. Of course that's just my take......
Die For Me
Why I loved it- The Dress, the backgound- the whole feel of the picture says seduction, Paris and romance. Besides the dress (which doesn't fit the way Kate dresses) the mood it creates fits the story perfect.
Prized by Caragh O'Brien
Why I love it- The blue flowers and pink coloring, I think it screams I am Gaia and this story is all about me and the beauty hidden beneath my scar.....
Yes I do believe this is not the US cover, but Im going to pretend that it is... because I absolutely love this cover and really want to own Prized in this edition- (Switzerland maybe...?). The Birthmarked cover is similar with the use of the flowers and themed color...LOVE it!
To Die For by Sandra Byrd
Why I love it- Look at those dresses!
I think just the beauty of the colors and creamy skin of the women make this a breathtaking cover. I also think the way the girls are staring explains the relationship perfectly. One who is obviously dominate, while the other is the devoted.
Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Why I love it- Tricky, tricky, tricky.... yet simple. It took me forever to figure out what was really going on in this picture.....(look close do you see it) Well I didn't until I really focused on her feet.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Why I love it- Please- I want my own circus to hold in the palm of my hand.
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Why I love it- A gorgeous use of red, black and white with an eerie almost Gothic feel, yet at the same time has a striking appeal with the flowing hair and shadowing.
Vigilante
Why I loved it- Its very inception looking dont you think. I love the 3D feel and green coloring. Fits the superhero vibe perfect!
And that is all for my faves of 2011......what were yours??
I almost didn't post this category...I feel like all of my reads this year had pretty lame covers...maybe b/c I don't read as much YA!
ReplyDeleteDie for Me is my Fav of your picks!
Faves of TwentyEleven: The Covers!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
LOVE these covers. Especially Wither, it's fierce.
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Lah @ LazyGirl Reads
Great choices! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of Die for Me. That red dress is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGood choices! Definitely agree with you on Anna Dressed in Blood and Warm Bodies (which were also awesome books).
ReplyDeleteOn my list, I'd also add The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer to the fav covers of the year.
Happy holidays!
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Lori
Oh beautiful covers. I especially love Prized.
ReplyDeleteI included the cover for Warm Bodies in my Faves of Twenty Eleven post too! I really like the underwater effect of the cover for Imaginary Girls even if I haven't read it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! :)