Dragon’s Lore – Lori Francis

Dragon’s Lore – Lori Francis

See this cover on Good Reads Oh, Dragon’s Lore. A title that promises adventure, magic, and fire-breathing spectacle — and yet, delivers a cover that feels more like the end boss was “MS Paint circa 2002.” Let’s start with the sword, which appears to have been plucked...
The Tracks of My Years – Doug Bradley

The Tracks of My Years – Doug Bradley

See this cover on Good Reads 🎵 Horrible Covers Hall of Fame Entry #287: “The Tracks of My Years” – Now with 200% More Gradient Regret 🎵 Ah, “The Tracks of My Years” — a memoir that dares to ask the question: What if a vinyl record cover had a love child with a...
House of Ice and Whispers – Natalina Reis

House of Ice and Whispers – Natalina Reis

See this cover on Good Reads Ah, House of Ice and Whispers. A title that promises mystery, danger, and intrigue — and a cover that delivers none of the above, instead serving up a $12 buffet of “fantasy clichés” on a chipped, medieval-themed plate from the local...
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...
Advance and Retreat – Tracy St. John

Advance and Retreat – Tracy St. John

See this cover on Good Reads Ah, Advance and Retreat, Book Six of the Dark Empire series, where the cover boldly asks the eternal question: “How much bare shoulder is too much bare shoulder?” and then immediately ignores any advice you might offer. Let’s start with...