Shelfmates 12

Some covers just work together...and some, not so much. I've decided to start up a semi-regular feature called Shelfmates to showcase series covers. I love getting the sequel to a novel and putting it up next to the first book so I thought this might be a fun way to do that on my blog! So here are some series covers and my opinions on how they look as a couple (or series...)!

Goddess Test series by Aimee Carter

First up we have a bunch of very similar covers. I have to say though, even though these covers are very close, I think they work because they are different enough. I love that they kept the Greek-like pattern on all five covers and stuck with the lush green background and white dress. I think the one that is the most interesting to look at is The Goddess Legacy (2.5) though because they did the most with the shape her body makes. I do wish that book 2 (Goddess Interrupted) and 3 (The Goddess Inheritance) looked a bit more diverse rather than being face close-ups.

Angel series by L.A. Weatherly

I do like these covers together but I think I'm going to need to see the third one in the series to really judge it. The reason for me is that I don't understand the color pattern of the background yet. I don't really think the burnt orange of the first and the white and black of the second look that great together but a third novel could tie them in and make them look good. On their own they aren't much to look at though I love the tentacle-like shine coming off the titles. They added foil to the actual covers which makes them even more attractive.

Under the Never Sky series by Veronica Rossi

For me, these covers are pretty much perfection. I love the simpleness of them with the person being the main focus and the bursting colors in the background. I can automatically tell that these are part of a series. Had I not loved the first one, I would still be drawn to both covers because they look interesting. It's not like everything else out there. I've always thought the first one worked well and was really surprised to see that they were able to capture the appeal of the first with the second.

 

Nevermore series by Kelly Creagh

There isn't really any reason for me to like these covers as much as I do. They're just faces. But I just love the both models so much and think they look perfect. I love how in the first book cover, the blonde girl is soft in a pink lacey top but in the second she is so much stronger in a black sweetheart neckline. I'm also in love with the words leaking through the first cover and the trees in the second. These really work for me!

 

There are my batch of covers for the week. I think out of this bunch, Goddess Test covers are the weakest and Under the Never Sky covers are definitely the best for me.

 

What do you think about these covers together and which are your favorite?