The Clock-Maker – Kobie Stevenson

The Clock-Maker – Kobie Stevenson

See this cover on Good Reads Ah, The Clock-Maker. A title brimming with the promise of intricate gears, delicate craftsmanship, and maybe an eccentric old man in a waistcoat. Instead, what we get is a shirtless man glaring into our souls like we just scratched his...
Dating the Player – Erin McCarthy

Dating the Player – Erin McCarthy

Ah yes, “Dating the Player,” a sports romance cover so confused about its own aesthetic that it could double as an SAT question on mixed metaphors. It’s The Legends Book 1, which—judging by this design—must be an epic saga chronicling the rise and fall of badly chosen...
White Dawn – J. Risk

White Dawn – J. Risk

See this cover on Good reads Ah, White Dawn. Or as I like to call it, “Fifty Shades of Frozen Disappointment.” Here we have a cover that’s clearly aiming for “ethereal fantasy beauty” but ends up landing somewhere between “bridal boutique window mannequin” and...
Living Among Bigfoot – Tom Lyons

Living Among Bigfoot – Tom Lyons

Ah, Living Among Bigfoot — a title that promises mystery, danger, and maybe even a peek into the shadowy world of a legendary creature. What we get instead is a cover that looks like it was ripped from the back of a middle school art project folder. Let’s start with...
Black Yé’ii (The Evil One) – Joseph Lewis

Black Yé’ii (The Evil One) – Joseph Lewis

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...