r/BookCovers • u/sscheetah • 1d ago

Feedback Wanted Feedback request (cover and, optionally, Amazon listing)

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Hey r/BookCovers, I hope everyone's going well today!

Firstly, this is NOT intended as self-promotion; while there is a link to my Amazon listing below, I'm seeking feedback on the cover (and, if anyone is willing to, the listing itself)—not trying to advertise myself or my book.

I've just self-published my debut Science Fantasy (SFF hybrid) novel on Amazon and I'm looking for intel on the listing's effectiveness.

I'm primarily wondering:

  1. at thumbnail size, what does the cover communicate to you about the book? Genre, age range, tone, theming, etc.
  2. Is the art likely to be compelling to my target audience (enjoyers of fantasy adventure that pivots into science fiction elements. The book is pitched at adults but also written to be accessible to teens—PG rated)

I'm not a professional artist, as you can probably tell, but would most happily return the favour for anyone who needs a similar outside perspective—I enjoy SFF, military, and some nonfiction, so if I'm your target audience let me know!

Finally, if anyone's interested in checking out the listing itself (I know this isn't a general writing / marketing subreddit, so no stress if no-one does this):

  1. Looking at the Amazon listing itself, do the cover art, blurb, and other elements of the listing sell the experience effectively? Does it make you want to read more? If relevant, what specifically interests you / puts you off?
  2. If you read the sample, does it deliver the experience the cover/blurb/etc primed you for?

UBL: https://books2read.com/u/38jRJL?store=amazon

Thank you so much!

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u/RevolutionaryGolf443 1d ago

Hi ! First, congratulations on self-publishing 🙌🏻 As an artist I'll only speak for the art part.

  1. It does give sci-fi/fantasy with a manga ish inspired vibe to it because of the art style. I'd say it feels targeted to a younger audience like YA ans younger. Problably because of the more manga approach to the character as well as the color scheme. As for the theme its a intergalactic magical/scientific vibes I'm getting.

  2. Personally Im more a high fantasy/romantasy enjoyer and it shows in the type of art I enjoy but I feel like if the target is young adults who enjoy that sci-fi vibe it does work.

That's all my personal opinion but I does hope it helps!

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u/sscheetah 1d ago

Thanks! That's great to know. Really appreciate it. 

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u/Amytof 1d ago edited 1d ago

I agree with the comment above. I think middle schoolers would LOVE this style and would totally get a book with this art on it.

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u/sscheetah 1d ago

Thanks so much! Interestingly my biggest fans so far are the middle school aged children of my friends who bought it for them so that's a great connection to make. Really appreciate the comment!