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Well, the art department chose a different background color than the one I’d suggested–but they did a wonderful job with the caltrop! And over all, I think it’s quite striking, and in keeping with the rest of the series.
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It’s quite striking! Almost has a menacing appearance, but it certainly draws you in – is this intentionally foreshadowing the mood of the book, maybe?
I just got an surge of excitement – now I have to go do something around the house to work it off, haha!
I just thought of something – for someone who doesn’t know what a caltrop is, or that it is supposed to be a caltrop…does that kind of look like a chicken foot?
I do really like the center image of the caltrop and the intwined circle behind. That is indeed striking and very evocative of the kind of journey I suspect Echo will take us on. I had, however, grown quite attached to that rich blue color used on the UK cover proof but I’m sure once I have the book in my hands, I won’t care at all what color the cover is. Thank you for sharing it with us all!
Ooooooooooh! Aaaaaaaaaaaah!
I absolutely love it! A black diamond. I think the caltrop stands out well against the background. It has a sinister feel to it.
What an awesome cover!! They did a great job with it.
If I had to choose one thing, it would be “bestselling author of The Outlander Series” would be better than ABOSAH, but really, that’s so minor when it’s all said and done.
Wonderful
And thanks for sharing!
Dear Nathalie and Tess–
Menacing and sinister are good. [g]
Me Likey!! It’s dark and mysterious!
And now for another adjective that will likely make you happy…now that I’ve seen the cover art…I’m scairt!
OK, I’m with Natalie. Since I knew it was a caltrop I did not see the chicken foot until she said something. But for the uninformed I fear a chicken foot it may be.
When the kid gets home from school I will ask him.
Leslie
OK, I’m with Natalie. Since I knew it was a caltrop I did not see the chicken foot until she said something. But for the uninformed I fear a chicken foot it may be.
When the kid gets home from school I will ask him.
Leslie
I like the look of the cover. The colour is great as is the celtic intertwined circle, however, the caltrop is a bit confusing. Would it be better to show it at a slight side angle? It looks a bit awkward to me, but go with what you like, since you’ll never please everyone. As someone else intimated, once the book is out it won’t be closed anyway!
Whoa. Striking indeed. “Menacing and sinister are good”?!!?!?? Considering the book is set during the Revolution, that’s par for the course during a war.
However, the caltrop does rather resemble a chicken foot. That wasn’t the first thing I thought when I saw it, but the resemblence is there.
Are you guys clicking on the book cover proof to enlarge the photo? The 4 spikes are much better seen when enlarged, & there is no 'chicken foot' resemblance. I think it will look very good live & full size.
I love it! The caltrop is just perfect. And no, it's NOT a chicken foot, people; take a closer look at the wickedly sharp points on the spikes! This is most definitely a weapon.
It's classy and elegant, and I like the way they incorporated the Celtic design into it.
Excellent job. I really couldn't have asked for more.
You know I'm normally a very patient person <g>, but not right now. This picture is making me crazy with anticipation. Suddenly the book is real, tangible, in a way it hasn't been for me up till now. I CAN'T WAIT!!
Karen
It’s beautiful, but it’ll look far better in my hands.
Oooo pretty….
I knew it was a caltrop, and yet my first thought was “chicken foot”. After I enlarged it, my thought was “giant chicken foot”.[sigh] The rest of it is gorgeous, though.
I think it looks lovely, but I have to say I’m far more interested in what’s going to be inside the cover.
~Lisa
I love it! I think it goes well with the theme of the others. I’m getting so excited to read it!
It does send off the vibe of being dark and menacing.
I am SO excited.