Friday, February 19, 2016

Cover Lust, No. 14


From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent comes a richly imagined, provocative new series set in the dark mythology of the Menagerie…


When Delilah Marlow visits a famous traveling carnival, Metzger's Menagerie, she is an ordinary woman in a not-quite-ordinary world. But under the macabre circus black-top, she discovers a fierce, sharp-clawed creature lurking just beneath her human veneer. Captured and put on exhibition, Delilah in her black swan burlesque costume is stripped of her worldly possessions, including her own name, as she's forced to "perform" in town after town.

But there is breathtaking beauty behind the seamy and grotesque reality of the carnival. Gallagher, her handler, is as kind as he is cryptic and strong. The other "attractions"—mermaids, minotaurs, gryphons and kelpies—are strange, yes, but they share a bond forged by the brutal realities of captivity. And as Delilah struggles for her freedom, and for her fellow menagerie, she'll discover a strength and a purpose she never knew existed.

Renowned author Rachel Vincent weaves an intoxicating blend of carnival magic and startling humanity in this intricately woven and powerful tale.
 


I love this simplistic yet striking color! The lights, the Menagerie logo, all of it. The story was a captivating 5 stars, too, thought it has quite the cliffhanger. Book two is scheduled for a fall release. 

9 comments:

  1. I love this cover, too. It draws your attention immediately. I really want to read this one, but waiting for rest of series to release. I hate cliffhangers.

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  2. I also like this cover and have checked this book out from the library several times, but haven't actually read it yet-someday!

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  3. I love the simple typography. It looks retro. :D

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  4. This is a simple stunning cover. I still need to try this one.

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  5. Love this cover as well :) Can't wait for book two!

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  6. I enjoyed this as well. I so need the next book!

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  7. I love the lights on top - it's simple yet nice. I need to read this one still too!

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  8. I love this cover too, and of course it is one I want to read

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  9. I love this cover and need to get this book!! Everyone loves it!

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