Hi friends,
I started a series of posts judging book covers a while ago and only did it once, back in March. So, I’m trying to change that now. Here I am, back at it for July, judging book covers and letting you know what I think about them. Please keep in mind that this is just for fun. As I said in my first post, I got this idea from a TikToker.

The Sky On Fire by Jenn Lyons (July 9th)
This cover isn’t bad, and it clearly signals that the book is a fantasy about dragons. However, I find it too generic for fantasy novels. It gives off vibes similar to Sarah J. Maas’s style, which is popular but doesn’t make it unique or stand out.

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer (July 16th)
I think this cover could have a bit more going on, but it’s a pretty good design. I like the blue and brown color scheme, and the easy visibility of the door within the tree, with well-done detailing around it. While it doesn’t perfectly match the author’s other book, the font style and themes are similar.

I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones (July 16th)
This book sounds like one of those cheesy 80s slasher horror stories, which I sometimes enjoy. If the author and designer aimed for an 80s B-list horror movie look, they nailed it. However, if that wasn’t the intention, they might want to reconsider the cover. Personally, I’d probably pass by this cover in a bookstore. There’s nothing amazing about it, and I’m not a fan of the bulky, odd font.

Business Casual by B.K. Borison (July 16th)
Honestly, what drew me to this series of interconnected standalone romances were the covers. This one is probably my least favorite, but I still think the art style is very good. It’s clear that all the books belong in the same series. I appreciate how this one, like the others, includes flowers and avoids showing the characters’ faces; it’s a nice touch by the author.

Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald (July 20th)
My main issue isn’t with the cover itself but with the book title. It doesn’t feel like a title to me; it reads more like something you’d use to describe the main character or the story on the back of the book. Setting that aside, I don’t like this cover much. It’s unique with the crown and fire, giving the impression of the title rising from the flames. However, the font isn’t appealing to me, and I’m not a fan of the hot pink background or purple text. The border is the only thing I find nice about this cover.

The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu (July 23rd)
I find this cover quite interesting. It gives off a teacher vibe, especially with the spilled coffee cup design. I’m not entirely sold on all the characters on the cover; some seem out of place. However, the addition of what looks like a dead character on the cover is intriguing. Though I’m not keen on the yellow background, it fits the typical color scheme for literary fiction books.

Feel free to share your thoughts on any of these covers in the comments below. I want to emphasize that I deeply respect the talent of each designer. These opinions are solely based on my personal likes and dislikes. If you enjoy this type of bookish content, remember to follow the blog!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny