Uncovered (144): The Shattered Court
Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? While it’s not the only factor in picking up a book, a pretty cover doesn’t hurt. Uncovered is a weekly post where I show some cover love. Enjoy!
This week’s cover love goes out to The Shattered Court by M.J. Scott. I love this beautiful cover! The dress is gorgeous and while I don’t always love the whole “girl in a dress” cover theme, I like this one. I like that she has her back turned, which leaves some of her appearance to the imagination. I prefer creating an image of a character in my mind rather than getting the cover model stuck in my head. I really like the background which includes a castle and an unknown young man. Could he be the love interest? Let’s hope so. I also like the decorative features around the title. I have no idea what those are called but it gives it an elegant look and calls attention to the title. I really enjoyed Scott’s Half-Light City series and am really looking forward to this one. If you haven’t seen this yet, check out the synopsis below.
Entangled in a court ruled by tradition and intrigue, a young witch must come to terms with newfound power and desire—and a choice between loyalty and survival.…
The royal witches of Anglion have bowed to tradition for centuries. If a woman of royal blood manifests powers, she is immediately bound by rites of marriage. She will serve her lord by practicing the tamer magics of the earth—ensuring good harvests and predicting the weather. Any magic more dangerous is forbidden.
Lady Sophia Kendall, thirty-second in line to the throne, is only days away from finding out if she will be blessed—or perhaps cursed—with magic. When a vicious attack by Anglion’s ancient enemies leaves the kingdom in chaos, Sophia is forced to flee the court. Her protector by happenstance is Lieutenant Cameron Mackenzie, a member of the royal guard, raised all his life to be fiercely loyal to the Crown.
Then Sophia’s powers manifest stronger than she ever imagined they would, and Cameron and she are inextricably linked in the process. As a witch unbound by marriage rites, Sophia is not only a threat to the established order of her country, but is also a weapon for those who seek to destroy it. Faced with old secrets and new truths, she must decide if she will fight for her country or succumb to the delicious temptation of power.
I already have this book on pre-order and it comes out in a few short weeks! I will be sure to post a picture of it here or on one of my social media sites once I get the real book in hand. Let me know what you guys think of this cover in the comments below. :)
