This is a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy, but currently run by Lynn’s Book Blog.
“I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.”
This weeks theme: A cover featuring a hero
My Choice: Vicious
If you have read Vicious you probably think it is a super weird choice for Hero, but I was struggling picking a book this week and I think Victor is totally a hero (in a anti-hero Deadpool sort of way) and if you disagree you can fight me!
Covers:
Tor 2013 | Tor 2013 | Titan Books 2014 | Titan Publishing 2018
Urano 2019 | Эксмо 2018 | Chongqing Publishing 2016 | کتابسرای تندیس 2018
Least Favorites:
Favorites:
Winner:
Just based on picture alone this probably wouldn’t be my first pick, but having read the book this cover is absolutely perfect and I love it!
Which is your favorite? Do you agree with my choice? Let me know in the comments!!
Perfectly Tolerable 
I think an anti-hero is perfectly acceptable – these covers certainly add EDGE to the theme:). I think they are all great, but I have to say that my overall favourite is the first Tor cover where he stands on the balcony overlooking the cityscape. The artwork is subtle and accomplished, yet that bold colour scheme and fabulous title font nails it – for me, anyway:)).
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I know that is a popular cover but I just don’t like the artwork 😂 and I really like her covers that use only red black and white so that one brings in too many other colors!
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Oh I quite understand:). I regularly am surprised at the covers visitors to my Friday Face-Off select as their favourites…
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Titan Books 2014 is AWESOME! I already have the book, but I almost want to buy another copy just to own that one
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Haha I like that one a lot too 😀 And I get it! I often want a different cover than the one I own!
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Great choice, I can see Victor as a hero of sorts. Also, Sydney has hero-like qualities too, since she brings people back from the dead😁 I love the Titan edition.
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Thanks 😀 And that is true!!
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Nice choice! I also really like the Titan Books cover, even though I don’t think it fits the tone of the story!
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I agree it is kind of spy novel ish imo, but it looks really cool!
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You picked a great choice! It was my favorite as well! I’ve never read this book before, but I’ve definitely heard excellent things! I’m gonna go add it to my to-read list!
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Thanks 😀 I loved it and am hopefully getting the sequel today!! ❤
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Oh no! Your least favorite (the first one) is actually my favorite! But I totally get it because I used to kind of hate it, and then it grew on me, especially when I looked at it more detailed and up close. But the one you chose as your fave is my second fave! And I love the Titan 2014 one too because black/white/red is my fave color combo 😛
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Haha I know a lot of people like that one, but I like the all back/red/white covers and for some reason the art on that one just doesn’t do it for me. 😀 to each their own!
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Aragorn quote! I like your pick but that Urano 2019 one does catch the eye as well!
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Hahah I know! I liked the quote too ❤ And It is very eye catching!
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Haha, I haven’t read this yet but my first thought was ‘…but’ lol. Still, great choice! I’m looking forward to getting to this one eventually. 🙂
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Haha thanks 😂 I hope you like it!!
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I think I like the second one and the Urano 2019 versions the best!
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The Second one with the pile of bones? That is the cover I own and I like it a lot, just not as much as some of the others 😂😂
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I like your choice. Still not read this but if you say it fits the story too then that’s even better.
Lynn 😀
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Thanks 🙂
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