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Lethal Prey

John Sandford

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Rating: ★★★★☆ Sharp thorns, sharp tension—this cover promises a dangerous, high-stakes thriller. Even if you're not familiar with Davenport and Flowers, the vibe pulls you in.

Summer In The City

Alex Aster

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Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Charming cover, overused title. We’re not expecting anything new from this Big Apple romance.

The Buffalo Hunter

Stephen Graham Jones

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Rating: ★★★★★ The title twist and haunting buffalo gaze pull us in—this cover doesn’t just work, it stalks you. We're in!

The Writer

J.D. Barker

James Patterson

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Rating: ★★★☆☆ Some clunky messaging, but visually striking and intriguing enough to earn a look.

Heat Of The Everflame

Penn Cole

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Rating: ★★★★☆ Fiery and intense, this cover pulls us straight into the flames—though realizing it's book three made us hesitate.

Dream Count

Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche

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Rating: ★★★☆☆ We have no idea what this book is about, but we find the title intriguing.

Battle Mountain

C. J. Box

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Rating: ★★☆☆☆ A striking image, but it tells us next to nothing.

The Ragpicker King

Cassandra Clare

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Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning cover with beautiful design choices and an intriguing premise. It absolutely makes us want to pick up the book, and that’s the most important job of a cover. We just wish the title had gotten a little more room to shine!