Happy Friday, SEers! Mae here today with a Friday book cover share. I can’t wait to see what you think of this one!
In the northern hemisphere, it’s the height of the summer season. That means tourists at coastal towns and beaches filled with families and couples on vacation. I still remember what a great thrill it was watching Jaws back in ’75 and how it forever changed what I feel when I step into the ocean (which admittedly, isn’t too frequent these days unless it’s someplace tropical). My husband and I still watch Jaws every summer, but if you think Peter Benchley’s novel is the one I’m going to trot out—uh, no.
I first saw the cover for Devour on my Twitter feed, where it screamed for me to take a closer look. Monster, boat—yeah! If we’re looking solely at covers, this one is hard to beat. Anyone who is a fan of monster fiction (raising hand) would find it hard to pass over.
What do you think? Scary? Creepy? Creature-feature fantastic? Does it do the job and set the tone?
Yes, I bought the book. Isn’t that what a good cover should entice a reader to do? Even if this isn’t your preferred genre, do you think the cover works? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments. Ready, set, go!
Story Empire 
Here’s a good cover discussion over on Story Empire. It’s a compelling cover, find out about the reactions.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for sharing, P.H.!
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Mae.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Traci!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Mae,
I agree that this cover sells the book no matter how good the book is written. I can see why it grabbed your attention. Now the question, have you read it yet and if so was it as good as the cover? You make a great point on book covers making or breaking our writing. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Actually, I have read it. I think I gave it a 4 star review. It’s a pretty decent story just not what I expected. Did it live up to the cover? In my opinion, no, but again, I expected something a different from the book based on the cover and the blurb.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Are you saying that even when the book cover grabbed attention, it failed because it didn’t reveal the genre? What I’ve learned that a successful cover needs to do both. I ask these questions because I’m still concerned over my latest book cover and title. I only sold two books for the month of July.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I used to love the ocean. As I got older and realized what all’s in there, I liked it less and less. I can’t even watch commercials for THE MEG without cringing. The cover you chose definitely compels a cringe. Or twenty. Great selection.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I still love the ocean, but I’m getting too old to be tossed around. I’ll get in the water in tropical locations where the surf isn’t bad and you. can usually see the bottom. I don’t mind not being able to see bottom on the east coast but the undertow and surf are usually to rough for me these days.
What’s going on with THE MEG? Is it going to be a movie? A series? I read the book years ago and loved it!
LikeLike
It’s going to be a movie. The previews have been pretty great so far. Think Jaws to the nth degree. Lol!
LikeLike
It works for me. The cover is there to get you to the blurb, so it seems to do its job.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It certainly does that. I love this cover. As I mentioned to Jaye in my comment, it kind of looks like a move poster for a blockbuster, doesn’t it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can see that. Movie poster is a good thing though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I immediately thought of Jaws when I saw the cover. Not really my genre but it works for what that type of story. (I did read Jaws years ago.)
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think it does an excellent job for the genre, too. The moment I saw it, I was hooked. The book doesn’t quite live up to the cover (at least for me it didn’t), but it was still a good read, just not what I was expecting. And I think everyone must have read Jaws back in the day, LOL!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the cover, Mae! Especially after being on a cruise a couple of months back 😀 Might be one for me to check out 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think I gave the book four stars. It was good, but I wanted more monster and more cruise terror, LOL. If you end up checking it out, I’d be curious about your take on it, Harmony.
LikeLike
It is a pretty good cover if you like that genre. It’s all a bit Hollywood for me, I like an air of mystery on a cover, one that makes you want to know more…
LikeLiked by 2 people
Good point about it being Hollywood. It almost looks like a movie poster, doesn’t it?
I always appreciate an air of mystery on a cover too. Still, I positively loved this one! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person