What did you think of the cover of this book?

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The cover of "Demonslayer: Book One of the Vanguard Chronicles" by I.P. Eviston looks intriguing and visually appealing. The dark, ornate design with the glowing cube and smoke emanating from it creates a sense of mystery and fantasy. The title font and overall layout give it a polished, professional look, suggesting a well-crafted fantasy novel.
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EBERE WRITES COCEPT wrote: 03 Jul 2024, 11:37 I think the cover of Demonslayer by Ian P. Eviston is a bit too simple. While it effectively conveys the book's title and theme, it lacks the intricate details and dynamic elements that could make it truly stand out. A more elaborate design or additional artwork might better capture the epic and adventurous nature of the story, potentially drawing in more readers who are browsing for their next great fantasy read.
I think I also agree with you that character depiction, especially for protagonist(s) like Spirit would further enrich the book. This being the second cover, I can't wait to see how the next cover would appear in case Ian decides to revice it further.
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The uniqueness in the cover of the book attracts the readers attention to a great extent and it looks relevant to the title and the story.
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I thought that the cover of this book was great.
It is true what they say about, simple is more. It is mysterious but has relevance to the book.
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I loved the book cover. It had a nice colour and image in front of the book coupled with the name already tells you what the book is all about.
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The cover is both simple and stylish, hinting at a hidden mystery. The dark colors suggest a darker story. The cover effectively reflects the book’s mysterious feel.
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It is interesting and appropriate. I can see a pandora box on the cover and what seems to be something spiritual wafting from it into the air. Definitely speaks of dark mystery.
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I love the edges of this new cover, it is mysterious, dark, elegant and very suitable.
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The book cover is a vivid representation of the information in the book. It exudes uncertainty, danger, and mystery. It is one of the positive aspects of the book. I fell in love with the book by just the book cover. Wonderful.
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The cover didn't reveal much about the book's content, but its beauty added to the mystery.
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It's certainly intriguing. I found the black background mixed with the good-looking lettering stunning. It's a kind of cover that would make you put the book in the open space on the shelf as a form of decoration.
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I think the cover evokes mystery, which makes me want to read it. The use of the gold text stands out against the dark background, which is also a nice touch. The cover is also relatively simple and not cluttered, which also draws me towards reading the book.
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The cover looked interesting and mysterious to me. I think it matches the book's summary well. It’s simple, with no characters or busy battle scenes. It’s just a beautiful picture of a magical box.
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The title of the book and cover are eye-catching. My first thought was Dune's "Pain Box." My second thought was whether the demons come out of a box in the form of gas or as a spirit and then manifest into a corporal being. The colors of the cover complement both the box and the title, making prospective readers want to look at the back of the book and see if they want to open it and read it.
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I think that this book cover was well designed, but it does not interest me enough to read this book. However, this book is not a genre that I normally read, so that also contributes to my lack of desire to read it.
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