Cover Talk: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Guys. This cover is amazing!!

It is by far one of my favorite covers this year, and it doesn't hurt that I love the title of the novel as well. I love everything based in astronomy, so the title grabs my attention.  I absolutely adored Everything, Everything when I read it last year and I hope that this one does not disappoint. So far, the only synopsis the book has is this: "in which two teens cross paths on an eventful day in each of their lives." 

Besides that, there's no other news. It does say that it is being published this year, but not when. In my opinion, the most alluring thing about this book has to be the cover.  I love the threads and how the always intersect, much like the two teens will in this novel, I presume. 

The only thing that throws me off is the color scheme of this book. I'm thinking that this will be released later in the year just because there is no release date. As you can obviously see, the cover has a lot of warm and vibrant colors to it, which isn't necessarily common for a fall/winter release. I guess that will make the book stand out!

By far my favorite thing about the cover is the use of negative space in order to read the title. If you didn't know this, (I think I mentioned it in my last cover talk.) negative space is one of my favorite things to see on covers. It just makes the cover stand out so much and gives it a simple look to it. The threads give off this fun teenage vibe that Everything, Everything also had.

Nicola Yoon has a great design team. The cover of Everything, Everything is also magnificent and was my favorite cover of last year. I don't know which one I love more! 

What do you think of this cover? Which cover of Yoon's do you like more?

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Happy Reading!

Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!

Cover Talk: Vampire Academy Series

Hey guys and welcome back to my blog! Today I am doing an impromptu cover talk!

So I was just perusing goodreads when all of a sudden I saw these new covers from the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. We all know these covers are bad. The first editions are pretty cheesy, and the second ones didn't really change anything. However these covers.... they are pretty standard in all the right ways!

They're eye catching and simple. I like how it is obvious they are all part of the same series, but they don't look too alike. For me, that was the issue with the second editions because you couldn't tell the difference among them.

I like the symbols for each book and while I have only read four of the six, I think they accurately represent the novels! My favorite of the six are definitely Last Sacrifice, the last book,  and Blood Promise, the fourth. They're both very eye-catching for different reason, but the the details of these two seem a step up from the other four. The details don't make it seem too busy, though.  I appreciate how they look simple and clean cut.

My least favorite has to be Shadow Kiss just because it looks the cheesiest. It seems more like a romance novel than the kick-ass one I know it is. However, the details in the lips are really great! My least favorite aspect of these covers is the blood drip that is featured in the top left corner of each of the books. I don't know if I would feel differently if I saw it in person, but seems as if it takes away from its modern style. All in all, I really like the cover change. They finally represent the books!

What are your thoughts on the Vampire Academy series? Which of the new covers are your favorites?

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Happy Reading!

Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!

Cover Talk: The Problem With Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The cover just recently dropped for Jennifer L. Armentrout's upcoming release. and it is beautiful!

I absolutely adore this cover! In comparison to Jennifer L. Armentrout's other book covers, this is a masterpiece. All of her covers are cheesy and kind of cringe worthy to cart around in public, particularity the Lux series. I didn't have any expectations for this cover but I am astounded at how good this cover turned out. I really love the whole entire water color aspect and typography. The colors make the book really stand out and I can't wait to this on the shelves!

I have read an excerpt of this book, and boy am I excited for it! I don't know too much about this upcoming novel except that it is a young adult contemporary following a girl, Mallory, that is entering public school after being home schooled for quite a while. She is starting her senior year and has major problems with talking and is socially awkward. From the excerpt, I think something life altering happened to our main character that made her the way she is. Mallory likes anonymity and being just another face in the crowd, but her plan doesn't come into fruition because a guy she knows from her past, Rider, is in her class. I have really high expectations for this and I cannot wait! I have only read one other young adult contemporary by Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Dead List, but haven't read her others like Don't Look Back. However, I am familiar with her new adult contemporary, so I already know that I will like this one! Fingers crossed I'll even love it!

Here is the goodreads blurb if you want to know more! It sounds as if the story will be really intense, relationship and plot wise. I could not be more excited! :D


For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.

Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.

It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

What do you think about the cover? Are you anticipating Jennifer L. Armentrout's newest upcoming release? 

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Happy Reading!

Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!