We’re starting a new feature here on Chapter Break called Chat About Covers. ‘Cause you know we all judge books by covers, whether we admit it or not. We judge the style, the color and font choices, and just the overall look. That might not keep us from reading the book, but we do still judge.
I’ve had this book on my To-Read list for a LONG time. It just intrigues me so much. The cover is brilliant. It’s simple, but it is creepy and so telling at the same time. Shifter stories are definitely among my favorites, and I love how this cover really tells you this is a shifter book. You know, with the braid turning into a snake. So cool!
Yes, the title does that too. The book is called Shifting, so that’s a bit too on the nose, but still curious. And I like the simple font choice for the title on the cover.
I kind of like how the girl is glowing and the cover is generally a simple grayscale except for the snake.
The author’s name being at the top kind of feels like it is out of place. Usually I expect the book title text and the author’s name to be together/nearby.
But yea, I want to read this. I want to know what this girl is staring off into space at and what her story is. I want to know who’s after her and what cool super powers she has. Cause you know she will.
Thanks, Julie, for pointing out that this is a shifting book! I didn’t even notice the title, as I was distracted by the snake around her neck! I think the braided hair turning into the snake is also well done.
I like how the cover is mostly greyscale, with the highlights on the snake and author’s name. That makes both details really stand out.
Like Julie, I’m curious as to what the model is looking at, or thinking of. I’m curious enough to look into this book!
What are your thoughts on this cover?
