Blood Bound is the book I've previously described as "Romeo and Juliet meets The Godfather." It's very dark and kind of twisted. Oh, and for those who have been asking me what Liv is, she is a Tracker. Kind of like a paranormal bloodhound. She finds people who need to be found. Most of whom don't want to be found. If Blood Bound were a movie, it'd be rated R for L, V, and SC. This is NOT YA.
Blood Bound will be released simultaneously in the US and the UK on August 23, and as you can see, the art for the two versions is very different. They each also have slightly different back cover blurbs, and I find it fascinating to see which aspects different branches of the same publisher chose to highlight.
If you remember the poll held here a few weeks ago, you'll notice that the UK cover artist took note of the opinions and notes left by the readers, and I have to say, I love the coloring on this version. The reds and the golds. The interlocked rings in the title on both versions have significance in the story, as does the cityscape on the UK version. And I LOVE the tagline at the bottom of the UK version!
For what it's worth, the US is marketing the series as paranormal romance and the UK is marketing it simultaneously as urban fantasy. I personally think it's somewhere in between. Liv and Cam each get their own POV, like a romance, but both of those are in first person, which is fairly common in urban fantasy. The next book in the series, Shadow Bound, will be told by a different set of characters, as is common in romance series, but all of the books are plot/worldbuilding-heavy. So I guess I'll let the readers classify the novel/series however they want, once the book is out.
So...opinions? Comments? Preferences? Questions?
P.S. Spell check isn't working today, so I apologize if I've missed any typos.
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Both covers are gorgeous! I don't know which one I like best hehe
Oh I cannot wait. I do have to say I heart the UK cover more. I love the cover and the sprawling to the back city image. Also I love the cover art on the Spine. I love good looking spines.
Because I am sometimes guitly of judging a book by it's cover (bad girl, I know) I definitely like the US cover. :-) Both are gorgeous though. ♥
The covers are great! It is interesting to see how they differ, especially with the summaries. I can't wait to read it. =)
Dude, I am so excited to read more of your adult work. The cover(s) look awesome!
I'll share! I'm so excited about these books!
I've read Blood Bound and really loved the urban, crime lord feel of the book. The setting was such a big part of it, so I think that UK cover really hit the mark. Congratulations!
Vincent fans old and new are in for such a treat.
Both covers are great and I can't wait to read the book!
Both covers are great and I can't wait to read the book!
I really like them both. After I read the book I'll decide which I think better captures the story. Thank you so much for posting both of them for us to see.
I'm looking forward to reading this. I think the US cover is more eye-appealing. Either way - can't wait!! Good reading :)
Both are beautiful! I think I prefer the US version, but I love the typeface that the UK used for your name. Can't wait for Blood Bound to sit on my shelf!
Yay!!!! I love the US cover so so much and cannot wait to read it!!!
I love both of them, but I'm more drawn to the US version because of the purple, gloomy woods and the detailing on the top, but it wouldn't surprise me if I ended up getting both versions. I can't wait to read this. Congratulations!
Gorgeous!
Although I do prefer the UK one. Feels more gritty and urban. Can't wait for this book to be released.
I like the US one just a wee bit more because of the way the girl and guy are being mirrored. I think the marketing decision may be either really good or really bad.
Despite the fact that it is NOT YA, I will probably pick it up. :) I also need to read through your werecat series. Bring on teh smex!
(And that comparison to Kelly Armstrong is pretty snazzy if I do say so myself.)
I like the UK cover better. I am probably going to see if I can order it instead of the US cover!!
I'm sold! I now can hardly wait! I think I may be siding with the UK cover but alas, being in America I'll pick up the other.
Now itching to read it!
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Both covers are great but I think I like the UK one just a bit more! Are youplanning on releasing them to Australia? If not I will have to order direct from the UK :)Can't wait to read it!
Jess, releaseing books in foreign countries isn't a decision I make. That's not up to me. It's up to foreign markets to buy the subrights, if they want them. So I may not know about Australia for a while. Sorry!
I cannot wait for this to come out. I like both covers but I do agree with you about the colors of the UK version. The yellow and red really catches your eye.
OMG!! loving the covers!! I specially love more the US cover!!!! and can't wait to get them!!
Well personally I think the UK one is the best but that may be coz im required to say that bein English myself hehe...
So excited now...
So can't wait for this to be released. I just love the uk cover which is good as i'm in the uk
I LOVE the US cover! I can't wait to read it!
LOVE the US version. The UK is ok. :)
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