We're excited to be revealing the cover for debut author Gina Damico's upcoming YA release for CROAK. Along with the cover reveal, we're also hosting a giveaway for two ARCs of CROAK! First, here's the cover and a little bit about the book:
By Gina Damico
Published by: Graphia/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
To Be Released on: March 20, 2012
Sixteen-year-old Lex Bartleby has sucker-punched her last classmate. Fed up with her punkish, wild behavior, her parents ship her off to upstate New York to live with her Uncle Mort for the summer, hoping that a few months of dirty farm work will whip her back into shape. But Uncle Mort’s true occupation is much dirtier than that of shoveling manure.
He’s a Grim Reaper. And he’s going to teach her the family business.
Lex quickly assimilates into the peculiar world of Croak, a town populated entirely by reapers who deliver souls from this life to the next. Along with her infuriating yet intriguing partner Driggs and a rockstar crew of fellow Grim apprentices, Lex is soon zapping her Targets like a natural born Killer.
Yet her innate ability morphs into an unchecked desire for justice—or is it vengeance?—whenever she’s forced to Kill a murder victim, craving to stop the attackers before they can strike again. So when people start to die—that is, people who aren’t supposed to be dying, people who have committed grievous crimes against the innocent—Lex’s curiosity is piqued. Her obsession grows as the bodies pile up, and a troubling question begins to swirl through her mind: if she succeeds in tracking down the murderer, will she stop the carnage—or will she ditch Croak and join in?
What do you guys think? I think the cover matches the synopsis perfectly. I'm looking forward to finding out more about Lex's story this coming spring.
Just in case you're not able to make out what the quote on the book says, author Adam Rex said, "Go ahead and die laughing, knowing that the safe transport of your mortal soul will be the summer job of a sweetheart teen with a godlike power and discipline problems. A lot of books make me wish I could live within their pages, but I wouldn't mind dying in this one."
The Giveaway: Thank you to Gina, we're giving away 2 *signed* ARC's of CROAK along with two scythe pendants!!
To enter, please leave us a comment letting us know what you think about the cover, along with your email address. US residents only (please). This giveaway will end on November 22nd, 2011. I'll announce the two winners the following day.
I have this on NetGalley, but I didn't really get a good look at the cover. So excited to see the final look! And yes, I agree, the cover really matches the synopsis completely.
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I love the cover! I think it's awesome how they updated the Grim Reaper image by (1) Making it a female, (2) having her wear a hoodie, & (3) making the text/title contemporary!
ReplyDeleteI've had this on my Goodreads for a while, so I'm excited to get a chance to read it!
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I sinfully judge a book by its cover, and I can't wait to get my fingers on this one. It's a little bit punk, a smidge spooky, and insanely captivating. I can't wait!
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Since I'm guilty of judging books by their cover, I am so gonna read this! The cover looks so cool, plus I love how the letter O is a skull! :) The plot sounds really interesting too! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
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The cover looks interesting! Makes me want to read it! The plot sounds good to me!:) I can't wait! Thanks for the giveawaaaaay!:D
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This sounds awesome! Lex sounds like exactly the kind of character I love! And the cover catches my interest.
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Asher- Enjoy it!!! You'll have to let me know what you think after you read it.
ReplyDeleteEli- I completely agree with your comments! Girl power lol
Julie- I like what you said about the cover. It's a great combination of all three of those.
Jenelle- I love what they did w/ the o and skull too!
Tina- You're welcome!
Heather- I can't wait to meet Lex.
Before I even saw the summary of this book I thought: "Wow, this cover is so sexy." The cover pulls me in instantly, maybe it was the scythe she was holding. After reading the summary, I knew for sure I have to read it, thanks for this giveaway!
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This book sounds completely awesome! I have to say the cover first caugth my eye but after reading the synopsis I know I'll have to get my hands on a copy! bookgeeksruleATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThat cover is Wicked! I also have to say that it sounds as if it will be a wicked good story! Is now on my TBR list! Thanks so much :)
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For a moment when I saw the cover I was like... "Hmmmmmmm." than "Cool, interesting... different." Plain and simple. I mean, I usually judge books by their cover a tiny... quite a bit, but as odd as I think this one is (to me, as I wouldn't normally pick up a book with a cove like this)it intrigues me. I totally want this.
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I am a bit torn on this cover. I love the the skull in Croak and I think the girl looks awesome, but there is ton of white! Then again all the white allows me to see the gleam on the blade so that is pretty neat. Over all I do like it and I would definitely pick this up if I saw it on a shelf!
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Yay, it finally has a cover! It is amazing...
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Uhhh....how is this the first I am hearing about this book!? It looks awesome! I especially love the font!
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I do really like the cover. The scythe looks great! I do think if the background were darker, it would make it pop better. But I still want to read it!
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The book sounds great! I am also guilty of judging a book by it's cover and this one looks very interesting!
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I love the cover...It sounds like a really great book=)
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I'm really liking the cover. It has a total dark yet humorous look about it. This one's definitely going on my TBR :]
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Oh, this book sounds amazing! Like a combination of Dead Like Me and Dexter for teens. And given those similarities, it's a perfect cover. *adds to reading list*
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Ooooh, love it!!! It sounds like a great story and the cover is very clever. I also like the skull in the title. This does get your attention! Thanks for your offer. I can't wait to read it!
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Wow, this looks really unique and interesting and I absolutely love the covermassive, shiny scythe is amazing. While I adore the gorgeous, colorful covers out there, this one is simple and really seems to match the story perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAnd completely unrelated, the skull as an o reminds me of the Goonies!
Great giveaway, how awesome to pair a scythe pendant with the book!
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The cover is so cool it reminds me of the show 'Dead Like Me' =) I like that show! There's not too much books on the reaper and I'm glad this is a YA, I'm looking forward to Croak's release date =D
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I love the cover! The character looks strong and full of surprises. this is a cover that attracts you and makes you want to read the book.
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The book cover, which I love, definitely fits the description. Thank you so much for this great giveaway. Definitely going to check this one out!
ReplyDeletechoclitlvr(at)comcast(dot)net
The cover is perfect for this book it looks so awesome. Lex definitely looks like she would gladly take you out and maybe enjoy doing it. She looks very tough especially holding that weapon. This sounds like a great book thanks for the giveaway.
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Love the cover! The silver background is great and Lex looks like a normal 16 year old in her black hoodie!
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I think the cover is great! It will be easier to sell to boys than many YA book with female protagonists.
ReplyDeletep1ratewench@hotmail.com
The cover is wickedly awesome! I love the blurb and can't wait for this to hit shelves.
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That's pretty sweet. I like it a lot. I think it speaks volumes to what the main character is going to be like!
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One of the coolest covers I've seen this year. And you're right, it matches the synopsis very well!
ReplyDeleteFARfetched58@aim.com
Very cool - love the synopsis and the cover almost has that Anime vibe going. It's sure to turn a lot of heads.
ReplyDeleteThat cover is SO awesome! I love the image of a hoodie-wearing teen as a grim reaper, and the whole premise really intrigues me.
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Love the cover. It's enough to draw you in without being overdone. Understated yet intriguiing.
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It's hardcore and perfect and just in time for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover and sounds like an intriguing book!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I like how it captures a punkish personality for Lex while communicating that this is a Grim Reaper story.
ReplyDeletekristy(at)looseleafep.com
To be honest, I'm not really a fan of the cover, but it sounds like it fits the story really well and I love the font.
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Wow, this is awesome! I can't wait to read it!
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ReplyDeleteThis cover's so simple - but it definitely catches the eye. I'd be curious enough to pick up the book if I saw it in the bookstore!
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I love the cover. The scythe combined w/an evil grin is just plain creepy!
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I like the cover. It is eye catching. It looks fun and a little spooky as well!
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Thanks!
I think the cover is interesting and intriguing. It defintely fits the description perfectly. It defintely piqued my interest! Can't wait to read it!
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The cover is wicked awesome! I love the skull used in the name of the book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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The cover is pretty awesome. The picture itself is so cool. I also love the scythe, and the skull in the "o". The only thing I wish was a little different, was if the font was a little less like a kindergartener with a crayon. But that opinion might change once I read the book =]
ReplyDeleteI like it! :) It works with the description of the book and the white background makes the image POP!
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The cover is very intriguing, especially after reading the synopsis. Definitely grabbed my attention.
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That's a pretty neat cover. I like how the washed out effect makes it seem a little more mysterious.
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Thank you for the all entries!!!
ReplyDelete- The cover has a mysterious glear and makes you want to open the book. I love how there's smirk on the face, it gives off a whole different feel than just a pretty cool cover.
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Love the whole premise of the book. A kick butt girl learning the family business. The cover rocks!
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The cover is creepy and perfect with the summery! I feel this character will also be extremely awesome!
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I so love the cover!!! I always picture the grim reaper as a skeleton, so this is a new twist and I cannot wait to read this
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I love the cover! So simple yet so evocative!
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I like the cover but i think they could have done better to bring the whole 'Grim Reaper' image out and make it seem more creepy and "addictive"? Is that the right word? No, more poppy to catch the person's attention i think but other than that i think it matches the title and synopsis pretty well. :)
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I love the cover, it seems so contradictory! It definitely makes me want to read it!
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I love the look on her face!
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I dig the cover! I think it's awesome, and I especially love the skull for the "o." lsuchy at gmail dot com
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