3.23.2011

Dystopians VS Contemporary

A few weeks ago I did a post on Dystopian novels that got a big bundle of positive responses!
Today, I'm going to share some YA Dystopian covers, versus some regular YA contemporary covers.
Which ones catch your eye more? Which book would you be more likely to pick up and read? Keep in mind, I like ALL of these books!! =]


The Iron Witch (The Iron Witch, #1)

23 comments:

  1. Julia @ That Hapa ChickMarch 23, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I definitely am more likely to pick up the dystopian book covers. They just look more intriguing to me. :)

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  2. Jamie ManningMarch 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Definitely dystopian, I love it. Ashes, Ashes and Away have amazing covers!

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  3. Lindsay N. CurrieMarch 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Definitely dystopian! Those covers give me chills;)

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  4. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I gravitate toward the darker, odder looking covers that have a mysterious feel to them. A couple of those were paranormal romance but most were dystopian books. I usually steer WAY clear of the cute girl-and-boy, partial-girl-face, prom-dress-girl, or hearts-and-love book covers because I tend to dislike contemporary romance without some kind of fantasy/supernatural/sci-fi twist.

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  5. Lindsay Cummings authorMarch 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love how everyone's opinion here matches up. :) thanks for stoppin by, all!

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  6. Truly BookishMarch 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    My favorite genres are paranormal romance and dystopia. I know I should try to be more well rounded, but I read for entertainment and that's what entertains me.... My eyes are drawn to the darker, more paranormal/dystopian covers.
    NC
    Truly Bookish

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  7. Lori M. LeeMarch 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Going to have to echo everyone and say the dystopians :D

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  8. AlMarch 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    omg. the girl in the arena cover is freaking AWESOME. is that book out??! MUST. HAVE. IT!!!
    I really like the Variant cover too.
    *adds to wishlist!*

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  9. ClionaMarch 23, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    To be honest, I'm not too fond of dark, 'beautiful' covers. I prefer bright cheery ones! But the cover of Timeless!

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  10. Liz. RMarch 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I'm torn. I love dystopian covers because they're always cool and edgy - but I'm a sucker for cute things too, so stuff like Anna and the French Kiss also appeals to me!

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  11. Lindsay Cummings authorMarch 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Lol anna and french kiss cover is super.cute!! :)

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  12. Komal KantMarch 23, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I just love the cover for The Iron Witch. It has always fascinated me. I must read it.

    I do love a good Dystopian novel as well :)

    Btw, I am a new follower. You can find me at: http://writenonsensically.blogspot.com/

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  13. Miss HaleyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    based on the covers.... Iron Witch or Timeless.

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  14. La ToyaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Iron Witch, Ashes Ashes, Variant, Scored...I do like dystopia A LOT. But I mean true dystopia like episodes of the Twilight Zone or the movie Pleasantville. I haven't read Delirium, but half the blogger reviews say it's awesome intro to dystopia and others say it's not really as relevant as other dystopian novels like Hunger Games with all the reality tv stuff...you know?? I like stuff like that!! Annnnd i just wrote a blog entry in your comment box hahah!

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  15. Carina L. TaiMarch 24, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Dystopia. Hands down!

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  16. Addicted to PaleoMarch 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    The Iron Witch, Away, and Timeless... Those are the covers that jumped at me, Im sure that means I will be addind more to my TBR pile! Thanks for following me, Im following you!

    KW
    http://www.ekfamilybooks.blogspot.com

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  17. StormiMarch 25, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Some of both, I am really not a huge dystopian fan but the covers are still cool, so it would really depend on if the blurb on the back grabs me after the cover grabs my attention.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. I am following you back.

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  18. RuthMarch 25, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    The Sky is Everywhere

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  19. Erin O'RiordanMarch 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I'm with the dystopian crowd.

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  20. Diana March 25, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I guess I'm one of the few who likes Contemporary... I love me some novels that seem real :)

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  21. Ottilie WeberMarch 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM

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    ~Ottilie

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  22. Hannah MariskaMarch 27, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    AWAY - definitely! I love its cover!

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  23. ChelMarch 28, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love both genres! but i am more likely to pick up contemporary books when based on covers. Most contemp have light colors and light feel to them.


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