Jul 31, 2025 | Horrible Covers
“A regency romance that dares to ask: What if Photoshop were a musket?” Welcome back, design masochists and genre enthusiasts! Today’s steaming carriage crash of a cover comes courtesy of Rebel Lords of London, a title that sounds like a BBC docuseries but looks like...
Jul 31, 2025 | Horrible Covers
A cover that truly answers the age-old question: What if you gave a teenager a pirated version of Photoshop and an energy drink? Behold, “Princess of Lightning and Prophecy,” the first in the Lukera Realm Series, a title that already sounds like it came from a fantasy...
Jul 29, 2025 | Horrible Covers
Welcome to the bleak, smoky world of Black Yé’ii, where evil lurks, mystery abounds, and fonts throw tantrums. At first glance, you might think this is a moody indie film poster rejected by Netflix. But no – it’s a book cover. A real one. Designed by someone who...
Jul 28, 2025 | Horrible Covers
Some book covers whisper “read me.” Others shout. And then there’s Editorial License, which spells out “EDlTORIAL LICENSE” like a crossword puzzle designed by a minimalist with vertigo. At first glance, it’s serene – a man and his dog on a beach,...
Jul 27, 2025 | Horrible Covers
Today, we look at a masterclass in WTF design: The Fifth Wife by Morgan Blayde. It’s not just a book cover—it’s a cry for help wrapped in Photoshop smoke effects. Let’s begin with the title: The Fifth Wife. Bold. Direct. So direct, in fact, it bypasses nuance and...
