I'm beyond excited today to share another of my recent cover designs, one I've been attempting to sit on patiently until I was given the green light to do a reveal here on the blog. You guys know by now that while I learn something new with every cover I work on, I have a soft spot for the challenges an illustrated cover presents.
When author Teresa Yea sent me an inspiration Pinterest board featuring vintage absinthe posters and gorgeous drawings of mythical sea creatures, I nearly fell out of my chair in my haste to tell her how much I loved this cover despite not having actually started it yet. We tossed ideas back in forth before ultimately deciding to move forward with an illustration of protagonist Cat in her signature wide-brimmed hat, complete with flowing locks that turned into tentacles toward the bottom. We're both thrilled with how the entire piece came together, and I hope if the cover and blurb pique your interest, you'll add this gothic historical fantasy to your lists!
LOVE IN A TIME OF MONSTERS
(releases March 31st)
He has a monster problem
Scotland, 1867. When Rob Stevenson’s brother is killed—and eaten—in the forest outside their estate, Rob’s sheltered world is shattered by a monster infestation. Determined to keep his village safe, Rob's first duty as laird involves hiring a professional hunter.
She kills monsters
The sole survivor of a massacre in the Congo, Catriona Mornay is rumored to have lost her mind in the jungle. In Edinburgh’s gas-lit streets, Cat’s skill as a hunter is unmatched. Her reputation as a killer of unnatural creatures, legendary.
Two worlds collide
Faced with a rising body count, Rob takes a chance on Cat, hoping that somewhere inside this tortured yet charismatic girl is the hero he’s been searching for. But in this shadow realm of secrets, lies, and underworld crime, their lives overlap in more ways than one. And in an age where harpies flock the sky and serpents rule the sea, it’s even possible for a boy and his hunter to fall in love.
But can their love survive in a time of monsters?
Find Teresa & Love in a Time of Monsters!
You can find more of my cover design work at Seedlings Design Studio!
Oh I love it. You do such a great job on so many different types covers. And damn, this sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds of that..wicked book, play, something?
ReplyDeleteOOOOOH BOOOOY!! I so LOOOOVEEEE illustrated covers and this is absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteScotland, monsters, a girl who is the hero and a laird?? NEEEEEED THIS ONE!!!
I adore your covers, Jenny. I love your natural style and layout of the design. You can just see and feel the texture coming off them even on a screen. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the green as in absinthe and the wonderful vintage feel! So gorgeous Jenny. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! *dies of pretty*
ReplyDeleteJenny, you did such a fantastic job with this cover and let me tell you, green is not my favorite color, but this cover is making me want to turn to green! So beautiful!!
And the book sounds fantastic too! I needs!!
You are so darn talented Jenny! I LOVE it! The colors, the flow, the artist design, it is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!! :D
I'm in LOVE! This cover actually got my imagination going for some other covers that would fit for the cozy mystery genre. I'm going to keep that in mind in the future. Anyway, this is just gorgeous! I LOVE the illustrated covers!
ReplyDeleteEvery new cover you do ends up being my favorite! Love the color and you are so clever. You come up with such unique and eye catching covers!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - and it sounds great, too! Scotland & monsters + worlds colliding? Wonderful combination :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so amazed with the diversity and beauty of your covers! AIso, it's so fun when I see them on NG or out in the wild. My friend Danielle just read Play On and I was like, "that's one of Jenny's covers!" It made me super happy. Hope you're doing well! I'm going to see you at BEA, right?!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I NEED to read this one. LOVE this cover. I can see why you couldn't wait to share.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is wonderful Jenny from the color to the font. And you know what else..the synopsis has me so curious.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful cover :D you did really good job jenny :D
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome job! I love the cover and the girl's hat is to die for! Awesome job, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD JENNY. This is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen--in fact, I love it even more than the City of Fae cover you did (which I loved too). I didn't even read the synopsis before adding this to my TBR. XD I just... I need to marry this book cover.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is so pretty, Jenny! Green is my favorite color. The story sounds like a winner, too with action, danger and romance. I'm wondering if this is a YA read?
ReplyDelete*Stares in awe!* Just when I believed that you cannot surprise me more with your talent you give us this. I mean girl this is so amazing. I love the colors and illustrations. Also the book sounds interesting. Great job, Jenny :)
ReplyDeleteHmm, this sounds interesting. oooh, you're reading The Start of Me and You?? I hope you're liking it!! It's one of my most anticipated YA contemporary!
ReplyDeleteSuperbly illustrated cover and the book sounds exceptionally intriguing - for me, that's a WIN!
ReplyDeleteDamn, girl. You're so talented and I'm so happy for you that you've gotten into designing gorgeous covers!!!
ReplyDeleteGeez, you are truly talented!! Another amazing beauty. <3
ReplyDeleteOoh I love this cover! I can't get over how beautiful and unique each of your covers is! Definitely putting this one on my wish list. :-)
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