That's all you really want to see, right? No scrolling here—I give you what you want when you want it! It's pretty cool, no? I gotta admit I was afraid of what my cover would look like for a long time. I mean, when your MC is invisible...let's just say there are a lot more ways to make that cheesy rather than cool.
I love the direction HarperTeen took with TRANSPARENT. It has a "girly Jason Bourne" vibe to me. The cover somehow manages to be kind of dark while also being blindingly neon. How, I don't know. They are geniuses. And orange! How did they know I LOVE orange? Also, the tagline is awesome. Don't even get me started on the title font, because I'm pretty much obsessed with it (And it's the font used for the chapter heads, too! Wee.).
So I'm happy. I hope you guys are happy, too. Shall I give you some back cover copy and a blurb? I figure I may as well get all the stuff out in one post. The copy:
Plenty of teenagers feel invisible. Fiona McClean actually is.
An invisible girl is a priceless weapon. Fiona's own father has been forcing her to do his dirty work for years—everything from spying on people to stealing cars to breaking into bank vaults.
After sixteen years, Fiona's had enough. She and her mother flee to a small town, and for the first time in her life, Fiona feels like a normal life is within reach. But Fiona's father isn't giving up that easily.
Of course, he should know better than anyone: never underestimate an invisible girl.
And the blurb:
“Debut author Natalie Whipple deftly explores painfully real teen experience through delightfully unreal stories. Transparent is a smart, funny, tense gem of a book, and Fiona claims a spot as one of my favorite heroines.” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of the Paranormalcy trilogy
This concludes my All The Good News In October posts. I think. We'll be back to regular, non-exciting blogging next month:)
Very, very cool! It looks like a movie poster.
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats on the great cover! Very exciting. :)
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ReplyDeleteOh man, it's so scary knowing a publisher will do whatever they want with the cover, tagline, and font choices--but when it finally reaches you and it's what you wanted, must be very rewarding! Congrats. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!! And yes, it totally channels a Bourne vibe. So cool, Natalie! Congrats! I can't wait to read it...:)
ReplyDeleteLove your cover Natalie! I can't wait to read your book!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover! :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it. That would definitely draw my eye if I were browsing the shelf. Can't wait to read it!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool cover. I really like it. :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Natalie. Great cover, great blurb!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Congratulations. I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteSQUEEE! You already know I adore this cover! I'm going to go share it on my blog now. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! More than anything I wanted your cover to be one -you- loved, and this is totally awesome! Can't wait to see it in person. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!! Yay for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Natalie! I love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Gorgeous cover and fantastic description. I can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteLove it! So excited for you. Congratulations, Natalie!
ReplyDeleteSeriously very cool. I love this - congrats!
ReplyDeleteLove it! So glad for you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! What a perfect cover!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! You know how much I love, love, love this cover!! I'm so excited you get to share!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love it so much! The feel of the cover promises action and adventure, but it also looks meaningful and layered with the expression on Fiona's face. From reading your back cover copy, the front cover is the perfect fit! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThis cover is SO gorgeous! Love it! Can't wait to see it on shelves! :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover! So excited and happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's pretty! I didn't expect the hot, bright colors -- quite a change and it will really stand out on the shelf.
ReplyDeleteWow. Girly Jason Bourne is right, and I love it. Yayy!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS AWESOME!!! Can't wait to read the whole thing! Congrats on a great cover!!
ReplyDeleteYou already know my feelings, but: YAY I LOVE THIS COVER AND THIS BOOK SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Natalie! Look forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!!!!!!! that cover would totally make me pick it up to find out more. And that's what you want right? I can't wait to read it. Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, lady! It's been fun to follow your journey. Thank you for the honest glimpses along the way.
ReplyDeleteIT IS JUST SO PRETTY!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome, Natalie!
ReplyDeleteOMG. I love it. Congratulations. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE This-seriously. All the colors are surprising, yet perfect. I can't wait to read Fiona and have that beautiful cover on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I definitely get the girly Jason Bourne vibe. :)
ReplyDeleteLove!
ReplyDeleteAHHH!!! I'm in LOVE with your cover!
ReplyDeleteI think I love this more than the first time I saw it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is tight! Love it. Congrats:)
ReplyDeleteSo awesome, Natalie. I love it. Can't wait to see it on a shelve and get my copy.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Natalie! Can't wait to have it on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's not what I expected but I love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Like Jade, I can't wait to have it on my shelf! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteslkjeoi hboinlkadnslkv aoihhoiejf ksndogijeoij!!! I've been so excited to see this and wow. Surpassed expectations. Stunning. Love it and can't freaking wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteSUCH AN AWESOME COVER!!! Congratulations Natalie ~ it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this cover!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome Natalie! I am actually so psyched to read this book, can't wait till it comes out. :) The cover's really unique, it'll definitely be an eye-catcher at bookstores!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats! I look forward to reading this book!
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It's so gorgeous! And I love the premise! I want to own it and put it on my book shelf and read it and EVERYTHING :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your book sounds awesome. I got here from Kiersten's blog :)
ReplyDeleteNot my type of cover (I dislike photos on covers), but it's pretty neat. Still as excited as ever to read your book :)
ReplyDeleteI'll admit that it wasn't what I was expecting, but I like it! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat is seriously beautiful! Can't wait to read the book. :D
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty great. Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing covers! Congrats!
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AH, I love it! It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, ORANGE.
*muppet flail*
Congrats on the cover!! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteNatalie - you know how much I love this cover!! I love it so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that it's so bright AND ORANGE! Can't wait to read it! :o)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! the cover is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT. So happy you got an awesome cover you love!
ReplyDeleteExcitement!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I <3 it, Natalie!!! The cover's absolutely gorgeous. I -- and you, obviously -- have been waiting for this for quite some time. I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteLove the blurb! What I love most about the cover is that it isn't following trends; it's its own thing, and it's representing the book in a cool way. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! It looks fabulous! Love it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks smashing! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Natalie! We are doing the pre-order. Someday I want it signed by the author!!!
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