A Note:

6/2/13

I once told myself: IF I am accepted into grad school, this blog would no longer be updated. As it turns out, in April, I received news of my acceptance for the Fall 2013 semester, where I will attain a Master's degree of Science in Nutrition.

Running a blog, as many of you may already know, is a demanding side job once the excitement wears off. And once I fell out of the blogging community's loop (have you SEEN how many blogs there are now? Wow!), it was like the kiss of death. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't get into a blogging routine once this happened due to the disconnect I felt from the community.

So I took a break. I struggled with the loss and with missing my blog. And then I realized I didn't have to run Book Faery to still be a book reviewer; I could read my books and post reviews online. I'm still a book review blogger, just not in the traditional sense.

I'll still be online. You can chat with me on Twitter, where I'll be posting links to my reviews and talking books. I'll also be posting links to nutrition articles. And if you'd like to connect with me where I guarantee I will post reviews, just add me as a friend on Goodreads.

So that's all, folks! It's been a fun and amazing journey, and I thank you all for listening to my thoughts about books. I hope we all can keep in touch elsewhere :)

Tori

Monday, September 26, 2011

Cover Wars: Dearly Departed VS The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Cover Wars
(inspired by Kate's Throwdown Thursday at The Neverending Shelf)

Cover Wars is a weekly post occurring every Monday at Book Faery.
Two covers will have a "face off," and it will be up to the readers to 
decide who is the victor and who is the loser.  This is a great way for 
readers to have their voice be heard, while also promoting new/old books
in the process.

Last week we had a showdown between Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry, and Handling the Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist.

The Winner:
  Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry


Dearly Departed vs The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Both covers are dark with themes that seem to represent death. 


Which do you prefer?

--Amanda


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  1. Dawn DaltonSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I don't think I can be unbiased in this. Eep. I am DYING to read the Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, so I think the cover in imprinted in my brain. I'll go out on a limb and say maybe I would still pick Mara even if I wasn't already obsessed...

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  2. Tori [Book Faery]September 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I'm torn between these two; while I like the image in Mara, the font is somewhat distracting for me. In DD, the font doesn't interfere with the image, and I like the graveyard in the background.

    They both have their strengths and weaknesses. I think I'm torn with the choices for this week's battle :/

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  3. Carina OlsenSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    MARA DYER! <3 Loving it so much. I like everything about it :)

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  4. NikitaSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Definitely Mara Dyer! That cover is gorgeous! :)

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  5. KarenSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I really like the Dearly Departed cover. I love the deep red colors and it just looks spooky.
    I may have seen the MD cover too much and now it doesn't have much impact on me anymore. I like the title more than the cover. I'm way too practical - why are they in the water fully clothed? lol

    Also my hubby saw the DD cover and asked if it was steampunk, I said yes how did you know? He said all steampunk girls have umbrellas. He's right.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! I loveee this cover! It's ridiculously sexy without trying to be! :)

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  8. Casey (The Bookish Type)September 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I love them both, but I am definitely all about the Mara Dyer. It iz so sexxxay. It is also green, which I <3 like a leprechaun.

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  9. SoniaSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Oh, it's definitely Mara Dyer for me <3 Love that cover.

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  10. MeredithSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    MARA DYER all the way! The only other cover that compares to Mara Dyer is Matched by Ally Condie. :) Fun Feature!

    -Meredith

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  11. Tori [Book Faery]September 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Omg Karen you're so right--most Steampunk covers DO have umbrellas!

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  12. PabkinsSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Ok Mara Dyer - I just love that cover I can't help it.

    Pabkins @ Mission to Read

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  13. Tori [Book Faery]September 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Okay--I've decided! I'm a bit biased (especially because I freaking LOVE this book so far--and I think you will too, Amanda)... but I am voting for DEARLY DEPARTED!

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  14. Book FlameSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love Dearly Departed.. I love the colors and it has a beautiful haunting look to it. I love Mara Dyer as well but I think i've seen it around too much for it to have an affect on me anymore.

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  15. TashaSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

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  16. AmySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Dearly Departed hands down. I love Victorian covers!

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  17. KaitSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Without a doubt The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, but I still really like the cover for Dearly Departed! :D

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