23 October 2012

Shadow of the Mark Cover Reveal!

Sorry for the long wait. I know this day has been a long time coming, but finally I can share the new and shiny cover of Shadow of the Mark. Ta-daaa!




There's no mistaking it. This is definitely a Carrier Series cover, and that was the intention. After the amazing reception to the cover of Carrier of the Mark, HarperCollins wanted Shadow's cover to be instantly recognizable. And it is, but the new darker color palette reflects the darker tone that this installment brings, and I think the pink and purple really make it pop. I love it and think the team at HarperTeen have done another amazing job. I hope you like it too.

Shadow of the Mark is due to hit the shelves on the 9th July 2013 and you can pre-order it on Amazon already. Yay!

If you can't wait until the 9th of July, I have one signed ARC up for grabs along with a signed copy of Carrier of the Mark and some super swish swag. So enter the giveaway below to get your mitts on one of the first ARCs while they're still hot of the press. You can earn ten entries, so the more you do, the more chance you have of winning. Good luck and thank you spreading the word.

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Huge thanks to all the amazing bloggers and authors who helped me with this cover reveal today. You guys are simply fantastic. I adore you all. And thank you to my readers and fans. Your encouragement, messages, letters, reviews, and unrelenting enthusiasm keep me going day after day. I send big squishy hugs to each and every one of you.

All the very best and talk soon,

Leigh

102 comments:

  1. Ruby97October 23, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Heights scare me most! I'm not like Meghan aha :)

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  2. RosieeOctober 23, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    What scares me most? That's an easy one-- Childbirth. It's scary stuff!

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  3. Synchronized ReadingOctober 23, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I love the cover! I have been waiting for it FOREVER :D
    And spiders and wasps scare me. I have a deep phobia of both. *shivers*

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  4. LeannaOctober 23, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I don't have one particular thing that scares me more than anything else ...things that scare me definitely include bugs and such, though.

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  5. bettyOctober 23, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    The Dark scares me so can't wait to discover what the darker tone in this instalment brings. Love the cover!

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  6. The Shadow RealmOctober 23, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    I'm scared oh not so much heights but falling. Love the cover!

    Shared on:
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shadow-Realm/275903885816648?ref=hl
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/yleacy/status/260643649841410048
    Blog: http://xtheshadowrealmx.blogspot.ie/2012/10/shadow-of-mark-cover-reveal-and-giveaway.html

    ~ Yvonne

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  7. KollOctober 23, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Spiders. They're just so.. Creepy :I

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  8. PuttPutt1198EveOctober 23, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Sometimes I'm still afraid of the dark especially after a scary movie!

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  9. Mikila MarshallOctober 23, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    I'm afraid of tons of things... :/
    Spiders
    Wasps
    Moths
    Nasty people :(
    Pigeons

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  10. Erin RubnichOctober 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I am scared to death of spiders. Like I will run out of the room screaming then ask my five your old son to get rid of it for me lol.


    https://www.facebook.com/#!/erin.rubnich

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  11. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I can't wait!!!

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  12. EileenOctober 23, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Wow, that's a gorgeous cover. So many colors, it is instantly recognizable, as you said the publishers wanted, and so much more. Wonderful, you should be a proud mama!

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  13. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I think the cover is beautiful,it reminds me of storm clouds and Purple id my fav color ,i'm scared id sharks and spiders,but most of all...something bad happening to my kids..
    I shared the cover on my Page (Book talk.)
    http://www.facebook.com/VampiresBite2012

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  14. Sophia KeaOctober 23, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love the cover. It looks amazing. Very beautiful and the purple is brilliant! :)

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  15. Jessica Lee @ A Midsummer Night's ReadOctober 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Beautifully dark and indicative of the mood!

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  16. Michelle WarrenOctober 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    It's beautiful! The purple/pink color is gorgeous and the layout will be the perfect complement to the first book. Hoping to see the two (signed) and on my bookshelf! lol

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  17. DonyaOctober 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I love the cover and can't wait to read this! Crossing fingers and hoping I win!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Love the cover!

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  19. BrookeOctober 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love the purple! Can't wait to read the next book.

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  20. JenOctober 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    The cover is beautiful, and I like that it is so recognizable as a match to "Carrier." I can't WAIT for the book release ... really looking forward to it. Thanks for giving us this treat to hang on to until the book gets here!

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  21. lisapisaOctober 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Amazing cover!

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  22. Trista SiegelOctober 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    The cover is fantastic!

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  23. VerayOctober 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I love the colors. Very pretty! I can't wait to read it!

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  24. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Saw this cover on a friends facebook page and came to check out your blog and your book. Good luck with the release, and nice to meet you.

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  25. HannahOctober 23, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. AndrewOctober 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I think the cover is amazing! Love it when the covers link together.

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  27. Natalie @ Book Lovers LifeOctober 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I love the darkness of this cover and the blue and purple!! Its stunning. Cant wait for it to come out.

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  28. lollybees3October 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    The cover is gorgeous! I love the colors and how it matched the first one so well. I can't wait to read it :)

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  29. Katelyn W.October 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I love this cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh! And I thought the first one was great! Can't wait to get my hands on it!

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  30. Leigh SmithOctober 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Holy gorgeousness. Wow.

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  31. NatashaOctober 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    WOw!! Thanks for the giveaway. Always wanted to read these books!!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous cover. It's perfect for the beautiful writing that will be inside it. I can't wait! Leigh is the best YA author on the market!

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  33. OrchidOctober 23, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Love the cover of Shadow of the Mark, and a glad that it'll match the first one.

    Shared on my blog: hauntedorchid.blogspot.com/2012/10/cover-reveal-shadow-of-mark-by-leigh.html

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  34. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Oh my goodness, imagine if you could actually have a dress like that?! It's STUNNING! Love the purple!

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  35. CourtneyOctober 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    The cover is so pretty. I love the color!

    I shared it on my blog: http://wordsofawanna-be.blogspot.com/2012/10/trivial-tuesday-shadow-of-mark-cover.html

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  36. BookieOctober 23, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    the colours are awesome. gorgeous!

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  37. Monica T ♥October 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Awesome! I love the colors and it stands out from other covers!

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  38. Morgan McKOctober 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Love the new cover! It looks like an excellent follow-up to Carrier; can't wait!!!

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  39. MeganOctober 23, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    It's so bootiful! ♥ *kisses*

    Here's my link: http://aneverendingfantasy.blogspot.com/2012/10/cover-reveal-shadow-of-mark.html

    xoxo, Megan

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  40. maddieOH!October 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I really like the way that the cover is almost the same as Carrier. It's gorgeous!

    Here's the link to my post: http://themagiclivesoninus.tumblr.com/post/34195154473

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  41. AlyssaOctober 23, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    The cover is really pretty! :) Anyways, here's the link to where I shared the cover: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3967442347577&set=a.1137056509700.2021337.1325994429&type=1

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  42. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I want to read it (Spanish Blog) http://cool-book-reviews.blogspot.mx/2012/10/noticia-shadow-of-mark-por-leigh-fallon.html

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  43. Maggie K.October 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful cover I love the purple!

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  44. SzappanbubiOctober 24, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Shared this beauty on pinterest:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/125186064613572919/

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  45. Holly LetsonOctober 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    It's beautiful.

    I reblogged it on tumblr.:
    http://confessionsofafemalebookaholic.tumblr.com/post/34234149944/leighfallon-shadow-of-the-mark-cover-reveal-and

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  46. CamilleOctober 24, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Love the purple and gray together! Much better cover than Carrier, in my opinion. So excited to read it!

    Shared cover:

    https://www.facebook.com/jean.c.barry.1#!/jean.c.barry.1/posts/301976859916793

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  47. Beatriz GuadronOctober 24, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I LOVE the cover! The different purple tones with the gray look amazing!

    Shared the cover: http://pinterest.com/pin/151785449912670309/

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  48. L8BloomerOnlineOctober 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    The cover is GORGEOUS! I even blogged about it.

    http://www.latebloomeronline.com/2012/10/cover-reveal.html

    Thanks!
    Jen
    jennlynn77@gmail.com

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  49. {Scribbler} SkyeOctober 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    The cover is beautiful! Can't wait to read it! XD

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  50. Rachael :)October 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    This cover is gorgeous, I love how it's like carrier but different (which as you said was the intention)!

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  51. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Love the cover it has the same sort of them from the carrier, also can't wait to read! I think your writing style id different and that is probably why I enjoyed your book

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  52. ATUOctober 25, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    The cover is stupendous! I like it even better than Carrier, and that's saying a bunch. Congratulations

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    1. ATUOctober 25, 2012 at 7:03 AM

      And I put your cover on my blog sidebar.

      http://cantkeepablog.blogspot.com/

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  53. Kya DOctober 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    yeeei!!
    I love giveaways *w*
    ando love the cover =D

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  54. xXJackoXxTOctober 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Love the cover and the color of it i can't wait till this comes out

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  55. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

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  56. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I talk all about this cover in my weekly "meme", Coverday Friday! All are welcome to sign up and talk about your cover of the week.

    Find my Coverday Friday post about Shadow of the Mark here:

    http://behindamillionandonepages.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/coverday-friday-13.html

    Gina
    xo
    http://behindamillionandonepages.blogspot.com

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  57. Melea MullicanOctober 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Love that it is so recogizeable. I wish her posture had been a little different though.

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  58. DeeDee GriffinOctober 25, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Gorgeous cover! I lover the color of the dress set against the gray background.

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  59. Ashley October 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM

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  60. michealaOctober 26, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I love the cover. Although I wish you would have changed the dress a little more like with lace or something decorative. I hope to see that with the next cover!

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  61. UnknownOctober 27, 2012 at 7:50 AM

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  62. UnknownOctober 27, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I totally love the cover! I really, really can't wait what's going to happen to these characters!

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  63. leslieOctober 27, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    What an astonishing cover! Alluring!! :-)

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  64. Jaime LesterOctober 28, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    It is absolutely breathtaking. I loved the cover of the first book, but there is something about this one that makes me not able to look away. It truly is beautiful!

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    1. ms1773October 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM

      I love this cover. Can't wait till June to read it.

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  65. JasmineOctober 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    It's an intriguing cover! Love the coloring of it. Checked out the cover of 'Carrier of the Mark' and I was loving it! I see the similarities of the covers, but, also, the differences can be seen because of the darker palette of 'Shadow of the Mark.' Loved it! The cover definitely peaked my interest to check out this trilogy! :)

    I posted it on my Tumblr at: http://moviesshowsnbooks.tumblr.com/post/34639785734/shadow-of-the-mark-book-cover-revealed

    My Tumblr is linked to my Facebook & Twitter. Here's the link on Twitter: https://twitter.com/babyjazz1972/status/263310163199528962

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  66. JasmineOctober 30, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    It's an intriguing cover! Love the coloring of it. Checked out the cover of 'Carrier of the Mark' and I was loving it! I see the similarities of the covers, but, also, the differences can be seen because of the darker palette of 'Shadow of the Mark.' Loved it! The cover definitely peaked my interest to check out this trilogy! :)

    I posted it on my Tumblr at: http://moviesshowsnbooks.tumblr.com/post/34639785734/shadow-of-the-mark-book-cover-revealed

    My Tumblr is linked to my Facebook & Twitter. Here's the link on Twitter: https://twitter.com/babyjazz1972/status/263310163199528962

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  67. JasmineOctober 30, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I also posted the cover on Google+ at: https://plus.google.com/115118613824187927516

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  68. Breana M.October 30, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    The cover is amazing! I love it. I think it fits so well with the series. :)

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  69. SarahOctober 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    I love it!

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  70. SarahOctober 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    I love it!

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  71. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    The cover is beautiful...I think the colors are even better than the last ones. I love the pink and puple because they look so good with the girl's red hair.
    -Mad

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  72. AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I love the cover, can't wait :)!

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  73. AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    The cover is amazing.

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  74. MillieNovember 1, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I absolutely love the cover! :D

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  75. Molli @ Once Upon a PrologueNovember 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    BEAUTIFUL cover, Leigh! Truly stunning.

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  76. Amber ClitesNovember 2, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful cover!!! I LOVE the purple!!

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  77. Amber ClitesNovember 2, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful cover!! I LOVE the purple!!!!

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  78. EmilyNovember 2, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    cannot wait!

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  79. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I love the cover and it just makes me anxious untill it comes out!

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  80. Cameo RenaeNovember 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    It's gorgeous! <3

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  81. Cameo RenaeNovember 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous cover!!!

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  82. Andrea DiGiglioNovember 3, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Can't wait to see what happens in book 2. I can't decide if I like the cover equal to book 1 or greater. Looking forward to the new adventure you'll be taking us on!

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  83. Dafney DavisNovember 4, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Sweet Cover!!

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  84. Tara PNovember 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    LOVE the cover

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  85. SezzyNovember 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I love it, it's so pretty!

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  86. The More the MerrierNovember 4, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I really like the dark background and the vivid color of the dress. It's very striking!

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  87. KendraNovember 5, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous! I love it even more than the first one, although I think it has something to do with the colors as I loved the cover for Carrier as well.

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  88. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Such a beautiful cover. I really can't wait to read the book!

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  89. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Such a beautiful cover. I really can't wait to read the book.

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  90. Ariella LeeNovember 7, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    It's such a pretty cover! But it's too similar to the first book..

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  91. Vi Win WinNovember 7, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    LOVE it! The color is stunning and it fits perfectly w/the 1st book!

    Vivian
    Confessions of a Vi3tBabe
    Deity Island

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  92. JesselleNovember 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway! The cover is stunning! :)

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  93. JesselleNovember 7, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway! The cover is stunning! :)

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  94. ChristinaNovember 8, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    The cover goes with the first so perfectly! And death scares me the most.

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  95. RichaNovember 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    The cover is so eerily beautiful!

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  96. Emily JenkinsNovember 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Love how the cover matches the first. It's unique and beautiful.

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  97. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    LOVE THE FIRST BOOK, LOVE THE NEW COLORS AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK.
    -BRITTANY CARMICHAEL

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  98. AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    The cover is so beautiful, can't wait!

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