May 21, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This is one meme I can get on board with - I LOVE lists! I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

Top Ten Best Covers of Books I've Read

In most cases, the covers that I love are all part of a series. I love how they all go together - the symmetry is beautiful.


1. The Fallen Series, by Lauren Kate
 These covers are so dark and mysterious. I love how we never see Luce's face



2. The Shatter Me Series, by Tahereh Mafi
 They say the eyes are the window to the soul. The eyes on these covers are the most gorgeous windows I've ever seen. I'm SO in love with these covers.



3. The Selection Series, by Kiera Cass
The girl is so beautiful. And the dresses so vibrant. I love the symmetry and the colors in these covers. 




4. The Covenant Series, by Jennifer L. Armentrout
 The flowers. The light. The colors. What is NOT to love about the covers in this series?



 Have you noticed how many books now use a single iconic image on their covers? Fifty Shades was the first, and in my opinion, the best.



 6. The Hush, Hush Series, by Becca Fitzpatrick
 The black and white with a little bit of red is so compelling. But that first cover - I think I stared at it in the library for a full ten minutes just trying to take it all in. Beautiful.



7. The Matched Series, by Ally Condie
 Although these covers look amazing all together, they mean so much more if you've actually read the series. The use of those particular colors and the representation of Cassia busting out of her shell is perfect. 



 8. The Of Poseidon Series, by Anna Banks
 Under water shots are so pretty. Given that this series is about mermaids, it's very fitting that these covers were shot under water. 



9. The Divergent Series, by Veronica Roth
This is the first time I've seen all three covers next to each other, and I have to say, they are AMAZING. I can't wait to find out what the wave means in Allegiant. 



10. Across the Universe, by Beth Revis
Although there are two other books in the Across the Universe series, after the first book came out, the covers were all redesigned. I find that, usually, that's a good thing. In this case, I liked the original better.




45 comments:

  1. DannyMay 21, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Ok I soooo agree with you on the Fallen Series! Sooo sooo sooo pretty the covers! I could stare at them forever!

    I also love the Hush Hush covers… Patch on the cover is epic! Of course, Of Trition- I love the colors!
    What I do not love are The Convenant series.. I think these books could be more epic.. Why flowers?

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      You know, Danny, the flower seemed to be prominent in Half-Blood, but not so much after that. I'm not quite sure why she stuck with the flowers...

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  2. Christina & Melissa @ AllodoxophobiaMay 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    My first time seeing all the Divergent books together, so so gorgeous! Makes me want Allegiant NOW! :)

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      I know, RIGHT?? They look so great together!

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  3. Book Nerd & CriticMay 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I love this list!! They are all beautiful covers! :)

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      I'm such a cover whore - I definitely have my favorites! Thanks for checking out my list!

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  4. SusanMay 21, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I love how you chose covers that are very simple, but also very evocative. That seems to be a trend today!

    Happy TTT :)

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

      Simple is usually best, isn't it? Thanks for checking out my list!

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  5. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Good call on the Shatter Me series. Those covers are kind of chilling!

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

      Aren't they? I can't wait to see what the next one will look like!

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  6. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I am soooo in love with covers 1,2 & 4 in the Fallen series, I felt they should have kept the back theme going with book 3 because she just looks weird to me, IDK why but she weird's me out on that one, lol.

    The covers to The Selection series are just gorgeous! Absolutely love them. As well as the covers in sets 6, 7 , 8, 9 & 10.


    Thanks for swinging by earlier. :)

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  7. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Oh, I know what you mean about the covers for AtU! I prefer this third version on goodreads, which is available on book depository. Much better than the redesign :)
    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16176768-shades-of-earth
    Glamourous choices and I love the Insurgent series covers too

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Ohmgosh!! I love that cover! Thank goodness we can pick up other versions through TBD!

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  8. Margo BerendsenMay 21, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I love how you did the entire series! Except I was sad that A Million Suns, sequel to Across the Universe, didn't make your list, it was my #1 in my list!

    My TTT

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      You know, the UK version of A Million Suns is pretty awesome. I absolutely LOVED the book, though. It was incredible - the whole series was!

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  9. Uncorked ThoughtsMay 21, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Some absolutely beautiful covers here! Unlimited money would be amazing to have aaaall of them.

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      Seriously? I could spend SO MUCH on books with pretty covers.

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  10. Book Lady's ReviewsMay 21, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Love the covers you chose!!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    The Selection made my list too, but I also think the covers for Across the Universe and Matched are so cool! :) My TTT list: http://aliceinreaderland.com/2013/05/20/bookcovers/

    Alice @ Alice in Readerland

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:50 PM

      I saw The Selection a lot today! Thanks for checking out my list!

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  12. kimberlybuggieMay 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Great minds think alike!!
    I love your list, and that you chose series too!

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT
    New Follower!!

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      We great minds have to stick together! Thanks for checking out my list and for following!

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  13. bookburrowclubMay 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Thanks for stopping by our TTT. I've wanted to read Shatter Me. It looks so good. I loved Across the Universe and Of Poseidon.

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Shatter me is AMAZING. I hope you have a chance to check it out!

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  14. Jessica @ a GREAT readMay 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Great picks!! Love the Divergent, Hush, Hush and Of Poseidon covers too! The others are nice as well! Love the Covenant series, but not all the covers are faves. I do love the first and fourth ones a lot though!

    Thanks for visiting my post!

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  15. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardMay 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    The Covenant series covers are very pretty, and the Matched and Divergent series covers are cool. And I really, really like that cover for Across the Universe, which I am going to have to read one of these days.

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      Across the Universe is such an incredible series!

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  16. Adriana CMay 21, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I love the Covenant series covers and Divergent trilogy covers. great picks!
    Here is My Top 10 Tuesday

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      I saw the Revenants series on your list - I LOVE that series!

      Thanks for checking out my list!

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  17. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Patty, you should give the Covenant series a try - it's one of my favorites! Thanks for checking out my list!

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  18. Deidra MonsonMay 21, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I didn't include the Divergent series, but I really love all of the covers. And the books so that's a plus. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Deidra @ Simply Books.

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    1. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:56 PM

      I can't wait for Allegiance! Thanks for checking out my list!

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  19. KristaMay 21, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Isn't it great?! Great story, too!

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  20. Flutters and FlailsMay 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    You know, the Divergent series covers never really caught my eye until seeing all 3 of them together right now. They are really pretty amazing.

    Thanks for checking out my list earlier -- I'm finally getting the chance to check out what other people selected. Better late than never :)

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  21. ShannonMay 22, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    I haven't read Torment, but that one is my favorite out of the series. Great picks!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Shannon @ Rex Robot Reviews

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  22. Elle (Lost in Wonderland)May 22, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    I'm like you, I love it when the series all match and have either similar use of colors, or poses etc. It just makes the series look complete.

    Love your picks! New follower.

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  23. Kazhy @ My Library in the MakingMay 22, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    OH, THESE SERIES. I totally love these, too! And oh, they redesigned the cover for Across the Universe AFTER the second book came out, so the second book's cover matches with the first one :D

    Thanks for dropping by my Top Ten Tuesday post! :D

    - Kazhy @ My Library in the Making

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  24. Kimberly @ Midnight Book GirlMay 22, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    So many pretty covers! I love when series have matching covers and when they match the books so well (as in the case of Matched).

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  25. CourtneyMay 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    i LOVE the Matched series covers. What an understated, but perfect way to represent those!

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  26. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Great list Krista! I completely agree with you on Lauren Kate's books! I LOVED them! I also really like the Covenant series! (But have yet to read them... *hangs head in shame*)

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

    Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros

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  27. Teresa Mary RoseMay 22, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    I am a little bit in love with your list! Hush Hush covers are amazing. And I adore the Covenant series covers and Fifty Shades too! Thanks for stopping by my TTT

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  28. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Wow! They are all gorgeous! I particularly love the ones to the Shatter Me and the Selection series.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  29. ElizabethJune 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love the covers for the Hush Hush series! They probably would have ended up on my list but I haven't read them yet. The Shatter Me series covers just may be my favorites of all time! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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