I am so, so happy to be able to share the cover for BORN WICKED.
With no further ado:
I LOVE IT.
It feels lush and sexy and that’s just what I wanted.
I love how direct and powerful her gaze is. I love those red and pink flowers. I love that we see a bit of Cate’s garden, which plays such an important role in the book.
I love that we see her knees even though it’s scandalous.
I love the font, especially the series title. (The Cahill Witch Chronicles has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Those hard Cs? I heart alliteration.)
And yeah, I love that it has my name on it. It makes this all feel very real.
I feel very grateful to the designer and the cover gods.
What do you think?
To celebrate, I’d like to give away a few upcoming Penguin books, namely:
WOLFSBANE by Andrea Cremer, sequel to NIGHTSHADE
and by popular demand:
LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR by Stephanie Perkins, the companion to ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment, but
+1 extra entry if you retweet this post (BORN WICKED cover reveal + contest: http://bit.ly/mnAoSW)
+2 extra entries if you post the cover on your own blog (please leave a link here)
Contest is open until next Wednesday, June 22, at noon EST.
ETA: Yes, the contest is open internationally.
Wooooow, that's amazing! The model's eyes are stunning. Congrats on getting such an awesome cover!
Thank you! I am so happy with it!
The cover looks very intriguing, look forward to reading the book.
Thanks so much, Esther! *bounces*
Awesome contest!
Retweet: http://twitter.com/#!/LaurenNicole38
Blog Post–does tumblr count?– http://themoonfelldownlastnight.tumblr.com/post/6…
Thanks for helping me spread the word! And sure, Tumblr counts. + 4 for you!
Oh my gosh! That cover is so beautiful! And I love the look of the flowers in her hair, just amazing!
Oh my gosh that's beautiful!! I'd totally tweet or write something on a blog but unfortunately, I don't have either. Aish. Anyways, I love love love your cover and congrats and thanks for the giveaway!! ^_^
Thank you so much, Samantha!
What an amazing cover… I read the Gemma Doyle series, and i hope this book is sort of a reinvention of the series, but with its own twists and surprises!
Thanks, Nimra! I don't know if I can live up to Libba Bray (who could?) but the Gemma Doyle series is actually what I've been using as a comp title, i.e. "if you like this, I think you'll like my book."
Love this cover! Can't wait to see it on the shelves!
Thank you so much! Me too!
I love cover releases, they're so exciting! Your cover is gorgeous, and I'm sure that story within it will be even better! Thanks for the giveaway, too.
Thank you so much, Kailey!
I can not wait to read this book, if it's as great as this cover I'm sure I will not be disappointed!
It's just so interesting! SO many different elements make this appealing and now i'm drooling to get my hands on your book! (:
Yay, I'm so glad you like it! Thank you!
Lovely, lovely , lovely cover. Pure gorgeousness with a touch of the luscious… sigh.
Love this cover. Can't wait to get the book! I don't even want to put it on my bookshelf cos you won't be able to see the cover. <3 Love it!
I tweeted and tumbled for you!
http://jadakissed143.tumblr.com/ <— reposted the cover http://twitter.com/peppermintxkiss <— tweeted the link and contest
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I love the contrast of her light body against the darkness of the forest. Can't wait to read this!!!
Thank you! *dances*
Congrats Jess. Awesome cover. I read what Alice Marvels said about the book, how it's like the Gemma Doyle trilogy (a trilogy which I LOVED!), and now I'm really looking forward to reading it. Hope I win.
Tayte
@Tayte5
P.S. Love the flowers.
Thank you so much! I don't know if I can live up to Libba, but I do hope readers who loved Gemma Doyle will love my books too!
Wow, great contest & I looove this cover!
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Dani_Nguyen/status/83351684…
Thank you, Dani!
Lovelyyyyy cover and even though you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover I would read this one just because the cover is so beautiful!! Can't wait til it comes out!!
Ha, thank you! I'm so glad you like it!
This cover is BEYOND gorgeous. Wow <333 I definitely think this would be a nice addition to my overflowing bookshelf, and of course I want to read what lies inside it!
Thank you for this amazing giveaway
I tweeted:
http://mobile.twitter.com/oneofakind308/status/83…
Congrats on the cover!!!!
~Susan
oneofakind308@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Susan! I'm overwhelmed by how enthusiastic everyone has been!
AMAZING CONTEST! I think I am in love. Btw, I am utterly and completely in love with the cover. It makes me want to buy the book just because of the cover.
Ooh please enter me!
You are entered! Thank you!
What an amazing cover! I'm such a sucker for beautiful covers, and yours is just that
Nicole
Thank you, Nicole!
OMG, i have been waiting for ages to see this cover… and it has surpasssed my wildest dreams
HOORAY!!!!
Thanks for the comp!!!
-Alex
Gorgeous cover, no wonder you're so happy. I'm happy, too. This cover is just perfect:X
I can't wait until I can add that beauty to my bookshelf
That cover is sooo beautiful! I can't wait to read this book…it sounds right up my alley!
Thanks for the awesome contest, as well!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/starryeyedjen/status/83514….
I posted the cover on my blog: http://starryeyedrevue.blogspot.com/2011/06/featu…
Cant wait to read it!!!!
Wow, that cover is really amazing. Thanks for the giveaway by the way! I am going to tweet: @locketstories.
Super, thank you so much!
One of the best covers I've seen this year! Love!
Retweeted (from @betherann)!
Thank you, Beth! You are entered x2!
Great giveaway and BEAUTIFUL cover. That model's eyes are absolutely breathtaking. Can't wait to read it!
Posted link on my blog to cover (couldn't get the picture to load): http://darkromanceaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/bor…
Tweeted about contest: http://twitter.com/#!/dark_romance22
+3
Thanks
Thank you! And thank you for helping me spread the word!
I loooove this cover!!! Congratulations! And thanks for the giveaway! Hope I'm on time!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/funnywool/status/835540941…
In this case I will judge a book by its cover: this book will be amazing
Retweet: http://twitter.com/#!/JasmineS94
Blog: http://live-dream-write.blogspot.com/2011/06/fant…
jrstone94@gmail.com
Gosh, that cover is breathtakingly stunning! I want to own that book!
Thank you for the giveaway. ivaondrejkova@gmail.com
+1 tweet http://twitter.com/#!/LilyxJames/status/835769456…
Yay, thank you!
Thank you for the giveaway.I like this cover!!! Congratulations!
Thanks so much, Emma!
I actually can't find anything about this cover I don't love. Congratulations on the new book and its amazing cover!
Thanks so much, Emily! I’m so glad you like it!
looks like a great book
Thanks so much, Ryan!
cover is great
I am really really gald I stoped by here. Not only is it a great giveaway but I found a new book to look forward to coming out. I am always looking for more books to read and judging by the cover this one will be great.
Thanks so much, Mandy! This giveaway is over but stay tuned for more next month!
Even though it's after the 22nd, my comment still hasen't appeared. How come?
Orginal comment: When Alice Marvels said this book was like the Gemma Doyle Trilogy, I had to read it. I can't wait to read this. Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Tayte5
(Or something like that.)
Hey, your comment is there! It's halfway up on page 7. I remember reading it bc I was flattered by the Gemma Doyle comparison.
I'm really too happy to see everyone so glad with the cover! I took the photo, and I could never be prouder in my whole entire life! Signed: Alexandra Sophie (www.alexandra-sophie.com)
The photo is BEAUTIFUL. I just looked at your online portfolio, and you're amazingly talented, Alexandra! I love your portraits–and the paranormal section is eerie and beautiful too!
great cover!
The Cover is amazing and goes well along with the storyline of the book (: