Top 10 Book Covers in 2011

Unlike my first post, these will all be 2011 releases! Once again, in no particular order...

1. Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Love how she fades into the water--fits so well with the story!

2. Wither by Lauren DeStefano

I want this girl’s hair. So much.

3. The Death Cure by James Dashner

I LOVE THIS.

4. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Like Hereafter, this one is just so pretty.

5. Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

The lipsticks make this cover for me.

6. Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry

I love how this one fits in so well with Rot & Ruin. Must read!

7. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

I still haven’t read this, but this cover is amazing. She. Is. Hovering.

8. Hourglass by Myra McEntire

I haven’t read this one either, but the cover is amazing.

9. Fury by Elizabeth Miles

For obvious reasons, I love when redheads get cover love. This reminds me that I need to read this still.

10. The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter

Love the Greek letters!

Coming up next is the Top 10 Book Boyfriends in 2011! Tomorrow I’ll bring you the Top 10 Characters in 2011. What were your favorite covers from the year?

Wither by Lauren DeStefano Review

Title: Wither (The Chemical Garden #1)

Author: Lauren DeStefano

Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian

Page Count: 358 pages

Publish Date: March 22, 2011

Book Type: Library Hardcover

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

ISBN: 9781442409057

Picture from Amazon

From Goodreads: Obviously, something went terribly wrong. Genetic mutations have festered, reducing human longevity to twenty-five, even less for most women. To prevent extinction, young girls are kidnapped, mated in polygamous marriages with men eager to procreate. Sixteen-year-old Rhine Ellery, a recent victim of this breeding farm mentality, has vowed to break loose from its fetters; but finding allies and a safe way out is a challenge she can only hope she will survive. A dystopian fantasy series starter with wings.

My Review: This cover is absolutely, 100% gorgeous. 1) I wish my hair was that awesome. 2) I love the circles and lines connecting the significant parts of the cover. 3. It’s just SO pretty.

I have to admit that the cover is what made me read this book. I eventually was sucked into the story as well. I do wish that there was more world building. Just like with my recent review of All These Things I’ve Done, I thought the world building was severely lacking in Wither. Why did everyone decide to take the “cancer cure”? I can’t imagine that every single person would consent to that without it being thoroughly tested. Why is all but North America destroyed? I just want more things explained!

Fortunately, these setbacks did not hinder my enjoyment of this book too much. I thought the character building was very well done. I got a good sense for who they were and the motives behind their actions. It was also a really quick read. Lauren DeStefano’s writing style flowed nicely and sucked me into the story.

I’m looking forward to the sequel and how that we get a little more of the world building in there!

What about you, have you read Wither? What’s your favorite dystopian?