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My submission this week:
by Kevin James Breaux
All Opal wanted was to be respected as a wielder of magic, but her teachers passed her over time and time again. When a mysterious warlord embarks on a conquest to destroy the lands of Illyia Opal seizes an opportunity to step out from the shadows of her instructors and take her rightful spot among them. Tala, an alluring young elf, was banished from her tribe, hunted and nearly killed by the beasts that dwell in the deep forests, but more than anything else she is a survivor. Joining forces with an ancient elemental power Tala finds herself in the center of an unrelenting human war. She never wanted any of this. Flesh like leather and bone as strong as steel Karn, a veteran from the first kingdom to fall, is fueled by vengeance. While pushing ever headlong into battle Karn begins to recall memories of another life; ghosts that haunt his dreams. Through death of soul, their world is born.
I have been curious about this one ever since I spied the Dan Dos Santos cover. Yep, I have it and I still need to get to it.
Any books you got because of the cover artist?
I'm highly influenced by covers and this one is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI agree! :)
DeleteIt sure looks pretty
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DeleteOoo I haven't heard of this one Melissa! There's tons of books I've bought or added to the list because of their covers. I think the last one that stands out as hugely memorable was Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. I fell in love with that cover immediately and didn't even bother reading the synopsis until later. I just had to have that cover!
ReplyDeleteI know! I want that book as well. :)
DeleteI haven't heard of this, Melissa, but I really like the cover. I'll have to look into it since it seems promising. Wonderful post!(:
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy. I'm trying to get to it. :)
DeleteHmm, will have to check it out. The cover doesn't really capture me but the synopsis does.
ReplyDeleteWould love to know what you think.
DeleteOnce you pointed out that it's a Dan Dos Santos cover, I could easily see his style. But at first glance, I never would have guessed.
ReplyDeleteThe story sounds interesting too. I hope you get to read it soon, can't wait to read your opinion.
I had guessed it was and then saw it in a mag about book covers. Confirmed. LOL
DeleteOooo, I've been wanting this one. But I don't know when I'd get to it. :) Do hope you get to read soon and enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteHopefully it will go on sale again!
DeleteOh where would I start to answer your question? I'll just say yes and leave it there! Hope you get to this one soon!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I know what you mean. :)
DeleteI don't really know many cover artists by name...but I DO judge some books by their covers. This one is cool!
ReplyDeleteI don't always remember their names but he often does a lot of UF covers so it is easy for me to remember. :)
DeleteI didn't know about this one but wow I just love the cover! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWould love to know what you think if you get it.
DeleteI love the cover! I don't get books because of the artists cause I don't usually know cover artists by name. But I will get a book just for a pretty cover!
ReplyDeleteSame thing really... :D Gotta love a pretty cover!
DeleteYep! :)
ReplyDeleteoh , magic, young elfs. sounds like a bit of fantasy in it, love the sound of this one will have to add it to my amazon list.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a cover off the top of my head, but I pick up books because of the cove alone all the time. This one's gorgeous! :-)
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