The Bookanistas are a group of writers - in various stages of the publishing process – who have decided to band together and review the special books of our peers. No negative reviews here! We post every Thursday and cover various topics– upcoming ARCs, books we love, special diamonds in the rough, classics, and even cover reviews.
Here is a list of the Bookanistas: Christina Fonseca, Jamie Harrington, Michelle Hodkin, Kirsten Hubbard, Shelli Johannes-Wells, Myra McEntire, Shannon Messenger, Bethany Wiggins and Suzette Saxton, Beth Revis, Lisa and Laura Roecker, Sarah Frances Hardy and Katie Anderson, Scott Tracey, and Carolina Miller
POSSESSION by Elana Johnson
You guys.
I'm in love with this cover.
First, there's the white space, drawing the total attention to the image and the sparse words. The boxy font of the title paired with the script of Elana's name is beautiful in contrast.
And that image? Genius. You have a butterfly* trapped in ice--something beautiful and free contained, controlled--possessed. And can I just say that I love the crack in the ice! It makes it seem almost painful...or almost as if the butterfly can escape...
And last but not least, take a look at that tagline. "Control or be controlled." Guys, this is the epitome of a tagline--short, simple, but perfectly succinct. And what's even cooler? Elana came up with that herself.
*Have I mentioned that I freaking love butterflies? They have such symbolic meaning for me--I did my master's thesis on the myth of Cupid and Psyche, which, of course, reflects back into how butterflies are symbolic for the soul. Blue butterflies (the blue morpho, specifically) were my wedding theme. I love me some butterflies.
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Other Bookanista Features Today:
- Beth Revis is spread some cover love for POSSESSION
- Christine Fonseca is raving over THE REPLACEMENT
- Elana Johnson has a special Friday edition, where she helps launch EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS
- Carolina Valdez Miller is loving JOHN BELUSHI IS DEAD
- Lisa and Laura Roecker and Kirsten Hubbard are crazy over MATCHED
- Shelli Johannes-Wells is tempting us with a DESIRES sneak peek!
I love POSSESSION's cover -- so crisp and pretty. I can't wait until it comes out!
ReplyDeleteI also love this cover. It's simple and elegant. I mentioned it at Elana's, but it also reminds me of the cover for The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which I also loved!
ReplyDeleteI just love this cover. It's so clean and the image perfectly fits the title.
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant.
I love the cover too. Can't wait to read the book.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful cover. Can't wait to hold the book in my hands! :)
ReplyDeleteYea, probably my FAV cover!!!
ReplyDelete*weeping* Thank you Beth! And everyone! I can only hope the words inside hold up to the gorgeousness of the cover.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a lovely cover. I can't wait to read the book. That tagline is perfection.
ReplyDeleteWicked! Love this cover. I have no doubt Elana's words will be just as gorgeous. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful in its simplicity, and very evocative of the title. Lucky! ;)
ReplyDeletelove love love....
ReplyDeleteRe: the tagline-- yes! Love!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous cover. i'd pick it up straight away in a bookstore!
ReplyDeleteI love butterflies too, but only images the real ones creep me out, don't know why!