Book ♥ Soulmates: US vs. UK (Round 13.2)

UPDATE:

We originally posted this on 1/5/12 but we just found another cover version of the "Daughter of Smoke & Bone" that is totally attention worthy!

US hardcover (left) versus UK hardcover (right)

And now I give you the German Cover:

I actually think we're going to go with the UK version on this one and here's why: even though the overall design is much simpler, the type of feathers shown provide a "hint" about some of the characters in the story, the colors are soft & soothing and the font is just really pretty!

We like the US cover too but the design doesn't tell us much about the story and in the story, the blue is actually coming out of Karou's head, not face - lol. Hmm, perhaps there's a deeper meaning there?

We had originally given out vote to the UK but after seeing Germany's version, we have to give our vote to that one. OMG, how friggin' pretty! I love that you see all of Karou's face (even if she looks a bit different from what I imagined), you see her blue hair, you see the angel wings. The colors are perfection and the font is gorgeous!

GERMANY wins this round!!!
(I want this cover for my shelf *sigh*)

What do you guys think now?

18 comments:

fredamansJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:33 AM
US.
The_Book_QueenJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM
I think UK wins, though personally even the UK isn't my favorite cover ever. :D

But you know, with a lot of books lately (YA especially), the UK covers always seem to kick butt! Lol. Many times I've been seriously tempted to order the UK version for the prettier cover.

Enjoy!
TBQ
AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I've got the UK cover - bought in Australia! I definitely prefer it, and if the feather mean something...ooh cannot wait to read now!
Ashley @ Book LabyrinthJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:41 PM
I definitely prefer the UK cover. It's so gorgeous!
UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM
OK... I haven't read the book yet (I know!), but here's how the covers read to me: the US version makes me think of Mardi Gras or a Gossip Girl masked ball, while the feathers on the UK version make me think American Indian. I actually think I prefer the US cover!
Tales of WhimsyJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:52 PM
UK. The US one feels awkward for some reason.
Alexis @ Reflections of a BookaholicJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:05 AM
Oh this is a tough one for me. Am I allowed to say tie? Okay then UK.
RiaJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:29 AM
I think I like the UK cover best, though the US cover definitely has some interest, with the brilliant blue of the feather mask contrasted against the greyscale background.
Vanessa Book ♥ SoulmatesJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:34 PM
I LOVE the US Cover. It's gorgeous!
Jen D. @ Not Now...I'm Reading!January 6, 2012 at 5:09 PM
I'm a fan of masquerade masks so I gotta go with the US cover.
Cialina at Muggle-Born.netJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:17 PM
I was never a big fan of the US cover. The UK cover is just alright as well, but I like the colors better so it's UK for me in this one.
Sarah MJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:21 PM
I like the UK version. Love the colours and the font.
Must Love BooksJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:14 AM
I saw this and hands down I thought US and am really shocked that most people seem to be voting for the UK cover. I tend to find that one very boring. Hmm..
Felicia the Geeky BloggerJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM
This is one of the few times I am going with the US cover! Usually I am a fan of the UK editions but in this case it just isn't as brilliant.
MoniquereadsJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:49 PM
I really don't care for either version but if I had to pick I would pick the UK.
BookaholicCatJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I haven't read this book but the German cover is beautiful.
AmyJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM
I agree! The German cover is just stunning!! I like the US one better than the UK one, but the German one is just gorgeous!!
Book SoulmatesDecember 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM
I agree! The German cover is my favorite, too :)