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Win-It Wednesday + Cover Stories: Evermore and Blue Moon by Alyson Noel!!
First, the winner of last week's contest for Persepolis is... Katie Bug! Send me your address, KB.
Now, Alyson Noel's Immortals series is basically at the top of the heap this summer. Bestsellers, major sequels, a spin-off middle grade series--hooray! And yesterday, Blue Moon, the sequel to Evermore, was released.
Alyson has been kind enough to offer one commenter a signed copy of Blue Moon, and I'll send one commenter a signed (with bookplate) copy of Evermore, so two winners will be chosen next week! And here's Alyson with the Blue Moon Cover Story (remember her Evermore Cover Story?):
"Once again, I had no idea what the might look like, or even what I might want it to look like--sad, I know!
"My publisher asked for input, and even though I didn't have any real concepts in mind, this time, unlike the last time with the Evermore cover, I knew I'd be consulted so I was careful to make note of all the prominent symbols that appear in the story so I could at least appear to contribute in some way!
"The Blue Moon cover was a series of stock photos altered to within an inch of their lives! The girl is made to represent Ever, and the flowers inside the crystal ball she holds depict the blooming fields of Summerland--a mystical dimension she frequents.
"When I saw the first version of the cover (right), I thought, not so much. But we all 
knew we weren't going to use it, we were just finding our way at that point. I have the best editor ever--Rose Hilliard rocks!--and we had quite a few phone calls and e-mail exchanges about the direction we wanted to go in.
"The cover changed greatly and for the better! Since it's a series, they were going for a more cohesive look, you know, the same but different. And I think the final Blue Moon cover ties in nicely with the Evermore cover since they both feature a girl (Ever) and a close up of an object that is hugely symbolic to the story inside.
"When I saw the final Blue Moon cover, I loved it immediately! I feel really lucky to work with such a great team at St. Martin's!"
Thanks, Alyson! I think these covers are iconic and they just glow. I have to admit that first version of Blue Moon seems 80s to me somehow. What do you guys think? Comment below to be entered for the signed copies!
Happy Wednesday!
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Comments (136)
I'd love these. Thanks so much.
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Posted by MJ | July 8, 2009 7:33 AM
Congrats Katie Bug!
Posted by Wendy | July 8, 2009 7:51 AM
I absolutely love the covers! Both have a dark undertone that's just lovely and the colors are sharp. It's what initially make me want to read her books and now I can't wait to read both Evermore and Blue Moon!
Posted by Wendy | July 8, 2009 7:53 AM
I love the haunting feel to the covers!
Posted by Diana Dang | July 8, 2009 8:05 AM
I liked the Evermore cover, but I LOVED the cover for Blue Moon.
I did an interview with Alyson today on my blog, btw. check it out when you get a chance!
http://www.nisha-sharma.com/blog
Posted by Nisha Sharma | July 8, 2009 8:49 AM
Great cover story and both covers are gorgeous!
Posted by Aimee C | July 8, 2009 9:01 AM
The covers are absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by Llehn | July 8, 2009 9:15 AM
I enjoyed this cover story! :) I agree how the second cover has a similar 'feel' to the first one. Love it! =D
I'd love to enter this contest!
Posted by Kate at Read This Book! | July 8, 2009 10:39 AM
I'd like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com
Posted by Teresa W. | July 8, 2009 10:47 AM
I think you're right, Melissa...the covers just GLOW. They're a bit too "Twilight" for my liking, but if it wasn't for that (annoyingly) iconic book, I think I'd really love these. Oh well...they're still beautiful!
Posted by Tiff | July 8, 2009 11:00 AM
I love the color scheme.
Jen
Posted by JenP | July 8, 2009 11:17 AM
Personally, I like the Blue Moon cover moreso than the Evermore cover (but that might just be the combination of me loving the color blue and having a fascination with the moon). But I DO like the cohesiveness of the series. When I saw the Blue Moon cover originally, my first thought was "Hey, that reminds me of Evermore."
(And please enter me in the contest, too!)
Posted by beth | July 8, 2009 11:34 AM
Evermore has one of the best covers I've ever seen.
Posted by Ink | July 8, 2009 12:05 PM
I really love the cover of BLUE MOON. It does seem to fit nicely with EVERMORE. I'm glad Alyson shared the cover stories for both books, since I always wonder how the covers are chosen. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Emma Melero Juarez | July 8, 2009 12:35 PM
I love blue moon cover. The globe with the flowers inside and deep dark blue as background really make a deep contrast.
Posted by Van | July 8, 2009 12:39 PM
The cover for Blue Moon is excellent! These are on my list of must-reads, and of course, I'd love to have the freebies.
Posted by Jamie Lynn Braziel | July 8, 2009 12:39 PM
I really like the general look of both covers. Going with mainly black and blue is classic but not too puristic. Relating to symbols within the story by putting them in the center of the picture is a very good way to make the reader identify even with the look of the book.
I love that the only other colors apart from black and blue are used to portray these symbols.
Choosing between the two covers, I like the Blue Moon cover the most simply because the flowers in the crystal ball look so delicate and beautiful.
Posted by Kathi | July 8, 2009 12:42 PM
What a fun cover story! Looking forward to both of these stories! (have Evermore on audiobook)
Posted by I Heart Monster | July 8, 2009 12:43 PM
Wonderful! Yeah that first stab is just eh. I definitely agree the final works well with Evermore. It must have been tricky making two different models appear to be the same person!
Posted by Alea | July 8, 2009 12:53 PM
the cover is so great! i love it.
can't wait to read blue moon! i've been waiting for MONTHS! :D
Posted by Ashley | July 8, 2009 12:53 PM
I think the covers are absolutely lovely!!!
Im still wanting to read Blue Moon but i havnt been able to get to a store yet!!! Alyson has done a wonderful job with ALL of her books!!!
Posted by Eve | July 8, 2009 1:00 PM
i love the covers for both the books!! they are amazing!!
Posted by Marissa Jo | July 8, 2009 1:07 PM
The Blue Moon cover is absolutely beautiful. I love the flowers in the globe and I like how most of the cover is blue (my favorite color) Both of them mixed together make it seem somewhat magical.
I'd like to enter the contest thingy : )
Posted by Amber Stump | July 8, 2009 1:09 PM
Ooh, I'd love to be entered! I read Evermore, but I still haven't bought Blue Moon. =)
- Brittani
poeticxheart@gmail.com
Posted by brittani | July 8, 2009 1:11 PM
Wow, the covers are really cool. Very unique and pleasing to the eye. I haven't heard of these, but now I am really intrigued.
Posted by Katryna | July 8, 2009 1:18 PM
The books look amazing!! i've read Evermore and it's like my favorite book! I went to go buy Blue Moon yesterday, and the only book store where i live hasn't even taken them out of the boxs and told me to come back in a couple days and see if they have had time to put them out yet. ="[ i amm SOOOOO excited. I have been waiting for MONTHS for this!!!
Posted by Natascha | July 8, 2009 1:21 PM
Both cover looks amazing! Count mee in:)
Posted by Diana Marie | July 8, 2009 1:23 PM
Both covers are very perceptive to the story, like how alyson wanted. I love how the covers turned out and how they draw you into the story by the colors and the darkness of mystery. They greatly fit the story by the mystery man and the chase of the mystery,throughout the book, of her past. I can't wait to read Blue Moon to see what comes next!!
Posted by Jess | July 8, 2009 1:25 PM
I love both covers. I can't wait to read Blue Moon.
Posted by Alicia Hanawalt | July 8, 2009 1:27 PM
I love these books so much. Alyson Noel is such a talented author, and is very respectable. I can't wait to read Blue Moon, it's going to be amazing!
Posted by Mistee | July 8, 2009 1:31 PM
Can't wait to see what happens with Ever in book two.
Posted by Allison M. | July 8, 2009 1:31 PM
Love the cover!! It definitely adds that extra something! Plus blue is my favorite color :) Can't wait to read it!!
Posted by Selina A | July 8, 2009 1:31 PM
These covers are so beautiful, I've been wanting to read this series so badly!
Posted by Leann | July 8, 2009 1:37 PM
I agree with you about the first cover looking very 80s. The final cover definitely fits in more cohesively with the first book.
Posted by Jessica | July 8, 2009 1:43 PM
I love the glowing globe. Please enter me in your contest. Thank you!
Posted by Karen M | July 8, 2009 1:48 PM
The final cover of Blue Moon is more beautiful! I love the two covers- Evermore & Blue Moon-, they are one of my favourites. Does my comment count if I'm French (so living in France) ? haha
Posted by Ingrid | July 8, 2009 1:58 PM
The final cover is muuuch better! I love the peek of Summerland in the ball.
Posted by Letter Garden | July 8, 2009 1:59 PM
The cover of Evermore is what made me snatch the book off the shelf and read the back. I was very pleasantly surprised that the cover of Blue Moon does the very same thing! Kudos to your artist, editor, and to Alyson Noel. Thanks for the amazing book. Looking forward to the next one.
Posted by Keri | July 8, 2009 2:00 PM
I love this colore that were used in the covers Really cute My favorite cover of all time would have to be Evermore :)
_Denise
deniseguzman682(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by Denise | July 8, 2009 2:04 PM
I would love a chance to read either book. Please include me.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9@verizon.net
Posted by Debbie | July 8, 2009 2:05 PM
Love to be entered. Thanks!
I like both covers ... I like seeing where they started!
bellsforstacy[at]gmail[dot]com
Posted by StacyH | July 8, 2009 2:50 PM
I loved the cover for Evermore and used a picture of it for my cellphone wallpaper, which hasn't been replaced for months, but just might now with the cover for Blue Moon!
Posted by Katrina | July 8, 2009 3:17 PM
I think the Evermore cover is much better, but I haven't read the second one so I don't know how the cover ties in yet. But I'm sure I'll love it as soon as I understand it!
Posted by Hillary | July 8, 2009 3:18 PM
I really like the Blue Moon cover.
Posted by Jordan | July 8, 2009 3:18 PM
Both covers are awesome!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Caitlin | July 8, 2009 3:21 PM
I love both covers, but I'm thrilled she stuck with the one she did. I love that Ever's holding a glimpse of Summerland. Also, has anyone else noticed that the girl they used for the cover of Evermore is also on the cover for North of Beautiful? Same pose, but her hair's parted on the opposite side.
Posted by Tram | July 8, 2009 3:23 PM
I'd like to be included!!
Covers look fantastic :]
Posted by Ashley | July 8, 2009 3:27 PM
I love the covers for Evermore and Blue Moon so much! They are some of the most gorgeous covers out there!
Posted by Paradox | July 8, 2009 3:33 PM
I love all the covers so far! I can't wait to see Shadowland's.
Posted by Katie | July 8, 2009 3:45 PM
I love the cover of Blue Moon, its showing a glimpse of Summerland.
Posted by Courtney M | July 8, 2009 3:58 PM
I love both of these books, I cant wait to start reading blue moon
Posted by Robin | July 8, 2009 3:59 PM
I love the cover the book was published as, it's like looking into a small part of summerland. :)
Phillipmyglass4@yahoo.com
Posted by Phillip | July 8, 2009 4:44 PM
I love the covers of both books!!! They make sense, considering the theme of the the stories inside. Great Job!!!
Posted by Chrsitina Menzo | July 8, 2009 4:55 PM
I do agree that the first version of the cover had a bit of 80s influence, but it turned out fantastically! I love it!
Posted by meghanstrain | July 8, 2009 4:58 PM
I love the covers. I really like how they are dark and momochromatic, except for the little bit of bright and shiny in the middle. It really draws the eye.
Posted by Sara M | July 8, 2009 4:58 PM
These look great and I've been dying to read them! I'm always fascinated by the story behind the covers and I love to hear how they come about. It sounds like a lot of thought went into these. Blue Moon is terrific and it really gets your attention.
Posted by Wrighty | July 8, 2009 5:12 PM
I love both covers....
Posted by Caitlin | July 8, 2009 5:38 PM
I'd love to win!!:) I love the covers, but I love the cover of Evermore more! Maybe it's has something to do with the tulip, I love tulips:)
Posted by Sylvia | July 8, 2009 5:39 PM
I am a fan of Twilight bu this seires has caught me so off guard. I absolutely think your series is supr! Right up there with Twilight, and now I'm a fan of yours too. Keep 'em coming. Can't wait for the sequels and hopefully movies or TV.
Posted by Sharon M | July 8, 2009 6:02 PM
Evermore was amazing with an amazing cover, so I can't wait to see what's in store for Blue Moon! Everytime I see somebody pick up Evermore, I can't help but be like, "That was an awesome book. You should definately read it." They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but you can with this one: amazing cover, amazing book.
Posted by Rachel D. | July 8, 2009 6:02 PM
Love this series to death, I loooove Alyson so much, shes my role model, and I think shes an amazing writer... Shes inspired me to start writing my own little story, and im 13 :)
Posted by Jordan! | July 8, 2009 6:39 PM
The covers on both books are incredible! Like you said the way each cover has the major item that is dealt with on it! I love these books and would love to win a signed copy of BLUEMOON!!!
Posted by Alexa | July 8, 2009 6:45 PM
The Blue Moon cover is my favorite. It looks so mysterious, like Damon. It makes you curious and leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to read whats inside!
Posted by Shawna Marie | July 8, 2009 6:54 PM
I am so excited that the second book finally came out! I have been impatiently waiting!
Posted by Jennifer Ramirez | July 8, 2009 7:02 PM
I absolutely love this series! I can't wait for the rest of the books, it's just so different!
Posted by Megan S. | July 8, 2009 7:07 PM
I lovee the cover on both books! they are uniquely different and what not (: I have been dieing to read blue moon! and the cover is alot different from the other books i've read. I think i'd have to say the BLUE MOON book cover looks better compared to the evermore one. you are right it does kinda have an eighties feel!
Posted by Kirstie | July 8, 2009 7:17 PM
There's something about the new cover that's kind of haunting-like... in a good way, though. It's so mysterious, and I really love the fog that seems to be setting in, skirting over the top of the grass. And in the glass, too, with the flowers--the flowers really add to the air of mystery that surrounds it. I can't wait to read it!!
Posted by Teresa | July 8, 2009 7:18 PM
I'd really love to win blue moon! the covers are gorgeous! I have been waiting for blue moon to come out since , well i finished reading evermore in March...I really love the cover of Blue Moon alot more then Evermore's because its i don't know more kinda blue, nicer looking. haha. maybe I like it more cause my favorite color is blue. You're right though both of them do have a sorta glow. They also have a magic kinda thing going that i really love! the first book was amazing and i read the first chapter online of the second and am just dieing to read the rest of the book! and SIGNED! i have never had a signed by author book (: it would be incredible! ok i shouldn't make this comment too long.
Posted by Skyler | July 8, 2009 7:41 PM
The covers are very compelling...I tried to buy Evermore at Sam's club last Friday (the cover drew me in) and their system wouldn't let me...no release date violation or anything, just a computer glitch. I was able to check it out at my library and I'm glad, very much enjoying reading it...I'll be buying it and Blue Moon if I don't win them (*fingers crossed*).
Thanks for a very entertaining read, Alyson.
Posted by Marni | July 8, 2009 8:16 PM
I just bought Blue Moon and the cover looks so awesome!!
Posted by Jessy | July 8, 2009 9:07 PM
i think the new cover is waaay better than the old one :] ...not that the old one was really bad or anything...it was okay...
i have been waiting since like February for Blue Moon to come out! and now it came out, yay!! lol
i'm looking forward to reading it! :D
Posted by Pixie Hart | July 8, 2009 9:26 PM
I definitely like the second cover of Blue Moon better and I love the cover for Evermore!
Posted by Andrea | July 8, 2009 10:11 PM
I LOVE the covers! I haven't had the chance to buy these books, so I'd love to win Evermore!
Posted by Janessa | July 8, 2009 10:17 PM
I'd love to be entered in this contest. Evermore was a really good book and I can't wait to read blue moon!
Posted by Farhana | July 8, 2009 10:37 PM
I love these covers, they absolutely fabulous! I would change anything. I Evermore really draws the readers attention. And Blue Moon, it mystical and magical. It almost looks like a world opening in the palm of her hand. Either catching or cradling, beautiful.
I can't wait to try it!
Please enter me!
Dottie :)
Posted by Dottie | July 8, 2009 11:54 PM
Knocks every author outtt Love ut...
Posted by Shelby | July 9, 2009 12:01 AM
I love the covers and cant wait to read Blue Moon.
Posted by Donna S | July 9, 2009 12:12 AM
We love the covers! The first version of Blue Moon, not so much, but the finals are gorgeous. We'd love to be entered in this contest! :)
Posted by Alex & Lauren | July 9, 2009 12:40 AM
I love both these covers, how there's that one color that pops and catches your eye. Please enter me :)
Posted by pepsivanilla | July 9, 2009 12:49 AM
Yeah, I didn't really like the first cover so much. The second one is AWE-SOME. What an eye-catching cover! I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover and all, but... I still do.
Posted by Dawn | July 9, 2009 1:17 AM
I'd love to have the book, but Blue Moon is not in the stores yet. :(
Can I apply, if I'm from Hungary? :D
Btw
Annee
aranyka.csarnay@freemail.hu
Posted by Annee | July 9, 2009 1:31 AM
The final cover looks so great! I really like the dark color schemes. Can't wait to read this. :]
Posted by Angie | July 9, 2009 1:34 AM
I love both covers! They are both soo magical!
Posted by courtney redus | July 9, 2009 3:54 AM
The covers are excellent! But I think I still like the cover for Evermore a bit better! :)
Sara
Posted by Sara L | July 9, 2009 5:47 AM
I love both the covers, but Evermore is particularly attractive. I already have Evermore. Again please do enter me for Blue Moon if international.
Posted by Violet | July 9, 2009 7:34 AM
I agree with the first cover looking "80's" (and I was there!) The second cover is very eye catching - cover alone would make me pick it up! Would love to win either book!
kherbrand at comcast dot net
Posted by Kristi | July 9, 2009 8:33 AM
I love the books. THIS IS MY FAV SERIES.
Posted by Kelly | July 9, 2009 8:41 AM
I actually like both the covers. I haven't read Evermore yet, but I've heard so many great things about the series! I think I'm definitely going to have to read this series soon.
Posted by Melanie | July 9, 2009 10:35 AM
These are really fabulous covers. Evermore always jumps out at me when I see it on bookstore shelves and Blue Moon looks great next to it! :)
Posted by Em | July 9, 2009 12:54 PM
I think That it has a little to much going on(The 80's looking Blue Moon Cover, and there is no "color" to it. The cover in use has pazzaz to it and it draws your attention(The swirly crystal ball, same thing with the red tulip on the Evermore cover).
Posted by Iesha Serrato | July 9, 2009 1:08 PM
I love the cover that is currently in print much better than the other option. I can't wait to read Blue Moon and the rest of the series that will come out.
Posted by kristina | July 9, 2009 1:09 PM
I actutally like the previous cover...
I can't wait to read Blue Moon. Evermore was simply amazing!
:) Erica
Posted by Erica | July 9, 2009 1:13 PM
I would love to win this book!!! Thank you so much for this!
Posted by Leslie V | July 9, 2009 1:16 PM
I love both of these covers, they give me a hauntingly beautiful feel.
Posted by Sue | July 9, 2009 1:49 PM
wow the coveer does have a slight 80svibe. i love it. they completly go together.
Posted by CAROLINE K | July 9, 2009 2:02 PM
u r sooo rite the covers tht ended up bein used were the best choices i mean they just POP! the immortals series is just soo amazing!
Posted by victoria | July 9, 2009 2:27 PM
well to start off the hole reason i chose to read evermore and now blue moon was because the cover caught my attention. then finding out thaat the story inside was so life liked. i personally cant chose which of the two covers i like the most because i like looking at them and wounder whats inside. the book is beaufiful from inside out as it is outside in. alyson noel i love your books and cant wait for next send by lots of
Posted by jessica | July 9, 2009 3:33 PM
I love the real cover, it definitely catches the eye. The first one was just sort of, I don't know, blah I guess. I love the series, though haven't gotten a copy of Blue Moon yet!
Posted by Jessica | July 9, 2009 4:09 PM
Love the covers, especially for Blue Moon.
Posted by Darcy | July 9, 2009 4:57 PM
I think the Evermore cover(Ever holding two tulips that mean undying love) fit the story perfectly. I agree that the second Blue Moon cover fit the book better than the first one because the second one looks more alike to Evermore's cover because of the dark backround not to mention that they both focus in on Ever. I would think that they would continue this pattern for the 3rd book Shadowland. I have to say even though I like the covers, I care more about the actual book(which was so amazing and exciting that I am counting the days until' Shadowland comes out). I'd like it if you enter me into the contest.
Posted by Sydney | July 9, 2009 4:59 PM
I love both of the covers. The pop of the red tulips on Evermore is so pretty. I think I like the Blue Moon cover the best though. I love to see what authors are thinking about the covers of there books. You know-how much say they have, what it means to them, yada, yada, yada. Love this series! Thanks!
Posted by Carrie G | July 9, 2009 7:15 PM
The books are great and I cannot wait for the next one!!!! I will not give out any info, But the second book was just as good if not better than the first. I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down. I know the rest of the series will be just as good.
Posted by AMY O'NEIL | July 9, 2009 9:13 PM
i love the covers!!!
Posted by Dalya | July 9, 2009 9:15 PM
I would love to be entered in the contest. Also, I love the covers. The Blue Moon cover caught my attention right away when it was on the bookshelf. I didn't even have to look for it!
Posted by Melody | July 9, 2009 9:52 PM
Yes, the first version is awfully 80's. I do prefer the final version.
Posted by FireMom | July 10, 2009 8:15 AM
OMG!!
I Want To Read Blue Moon Sooo Bad!!!
KailaEscobales(at)aol(dot)com
xoxo
Kaila
Posted by Kaila Escobales | July 10, 2009 10:27 AM
These covers are gorgeous. I actually find the first edition of Evermoon intriguing but of course the final one looks better. Blue Moon? Just as great.
Posted by Thao | July 10, 2009 11:44 AM
I think the first edition of Blue Moon was beautiful, but I like the new one the best. Beautiful covers either way. :)
I'd love to be entered to win!
truexillusions@aol.com
Posted by Valerie | July 10, 2009 3:24 PM
The choosen covers are beautiful. But what I really love about them is that they really tell you a story, they give you a sense of the book your reading.
Posted by Alo Ortiz | July 10, 2009 3:31 PM
The book covers are very symbolic each having their own little piece of the story in the pictures. The first cover shows Ever holding a other worldly looking sphere in her hand. The crystal ball signifies Ever's psychic ability because all mystical fortunetellers must have a crystal ball and like ever have in site seeking abilities. The image within the ball shows a large meadow filled with bright and beautiful yellow tulips. This perfect image might be the wonderful Summerland where Ever now has the ability to visit at her choosing thanks to her true love Damen. Thus the sphere in hand shows how Ever has the ability to visit in the bag/or in hand. Yellow tulips according to my research mean 'hopelessly in love' which also fits with the story by portraying Ever's feelings for the charming immortal knight in shining armor know as Damen A.
In the second cover Ever stands alone like she does through the whole story of Evermore as Ever discovers who she was and is while fighting the sly evil immortal named Drina. The title blue moon itself has symbolism itself. For once in a blue moon a being might have a life changing adventure just as Ever did. Once in a Blue Moon we must discover our selves through a long journey of effort and fighting and interest just as Ever did.
I loved the coloring of both covers bringing an eye popping psychic energy and glow. I am a 15 girl who is crazy about romance and I would love to be entered to win the signed copies. :) Love yah all
Posted by Stephanie B. :) | July 10, 2009 4:00 PM
I think the covers look absolutely amazing. I'm excited to be able to read Blue Moon after reading Evermore countless times and falling in love with it. The covers fall in sequence with eachother nicely giving her series a unique and distinguishable look. They are extremely visually appealing and seeing the covers would make anyone have to stop and say, "Hey, what's this book about?".
I would love signed copies of the books to put in my personal library! It would be the best!
Posted by Chanel Brun | July 10, 2009 4:24 PM
Congrats Melissa on the wedding next week!! I still have 2 years or so left till mine (I LITERALLY just started planning, like LAST WEEK!), so I canNOT wait to feel what you're feeling right now!
As for the covers? I think they're absolutely perfect for the books. They're iconic, if you will, and very... Ever! haha I can't really think of anything else. The first cover idea for Blue Moon, I must agree with you, is very 80's, and I truly don't think represents Ever in the slightest. Alyson and her "rockin editor" made a great team when it came to not only deciding on the covers, but to put out this series, period. I have read and reread the books since I got them, and REFUSE to put them down. Next up? Starting the "Evermore" tattoo!! :-)
Posted by Leigh | July 10, 2009 5:19 PM
I love this series and I think the first new moon cover is very pretty but doesn't really connect with Evermore's cover. I love the second one though, I just bought it yesterday and can't wait to start reading.=)
Posted by Genea Gaulard | July 10, 2009 7:25 PM
When walking down the bookstores aisles, the cover of Evermore instantly drew me in. The dark colors, haunting girl, and stark contrast of the tulips had me even before reading the description. I would have bought Blue Moon anyways, but again I found a breath-taking cover. It's amazing how in one picture they set the mood. Love the books, love the covers, love Alyson Noel!
Posted by Mars | July 10, 2009 8:34 PM
i cant choose which cover i like or love the best!!!!!!
i absolutely love them both and the amazing story inside..(half reality and half magical) wow i give alyson a high five but i really cant:(
but i would..
the first thing that drew me into alyson immortal series was the cover to evermore in our public librarys website...if it wasnt for there summer choses i would have herd evermore by my friends that love her books too.. had conversations about it agreed that we lliked it way much more than the twilight series.. and now with blue moon has me ongoing about the thoughts in the next book summerland:))
i can eithier keep talkig or just leave were i am because belive i can keep on talking about how incredible alysons books are..
:)
Posted by jessica | July 10, 2009 10:35 PM
Please enter me too!
Posted by Jess J | July 11, 2009 12:43 AM
i would love to win those books. um, is it international cause i don't live in the U.S.
well heres my email
nicole143_(at)hotmail(dot)com
Posted by Nicole | July 11, 2009 11:22 AM
i like the final cover better than the first one
i hope i win the 2 books
plz enter me
---- Suzette
Posted by Suzette | July 11, 2009 1:11 PM
I would love to win these books, thanks!
adrienne2093@comcast.net
Posted by adriennelizbth08 | July 12, 2009 4:10 AM
I know they say not to judge a book by its cover, but when I first saw Evermore, I immediately added it to my wish list without even skimming the description. It's really interesting how different both covers looks, minus the font style. When I saw the cover for Blue Moon, I almost thought it was a completely separate book by an author I'd never heard of. I really do prefer the second cover for Blue Moon, though. It definitely catches your eye more.
Posted by Shannon | July 12, 2009 8:19 AM
I fell in LOVE with Evermore! The charactors, the plot, everything! I loved the cover of it, too-mainly for the two red tulips.
I haven't read Blue Moon yet but im dying to read it!
I'm just so glad that their is going to be six books in the series!
Also that Alyson Noel gets to write about Riley.
Posted by Amber | July 12, 2009 2:18 PM
Wow--so cool! I think the covers are beautiful, either way! I'm dying to read these, so please enter me!!
PS. I actually really like the 1st version of Blue Moon--I wasn't alive in the 80s, so I wouldn't know!!!
(: Claire
Posted by claire | July 12, 2009 4:34 PM
Wow, a huuuge improvement from the first version, it looks a million time better. But I still prefer the first book... Evermore's cover is SOOO beautiful, Blue Moon's a little weird for me, not sure why...
Please do enter me ^^
juiceb0xx@hotmail.com
Posted by Juliana | July 12, 2009 5:45 PM
Both covers are very lovely!
I loved Evermore and would love to win the sequel.
Please count me in if this is an international contest.
chayanna82(at)hotmail(dot)com
Posted by Maija P. | July 13, 2009 9:41 AM
The original cover would be too boring - there's so many urban fantasy covers showing a woman's back. I like the new one, though I never realized those were flowers in the sphere! (It is hard seeing it only on a computer screen.)
Posted by Liviania | July 13, 2009 12:35 PM
I found this series a couple of weeks ago, and needless to say I am completely hooked. I am a fan for life now. I cannot wait until January 5th to find out what happens next! :) And I especially can't wait to see if I win the contest for the signed copies!
Posted by Christie Leigh | July 13, 2009 12:45 PM
I love these covers. They would make me look to see what they are about. They are very pretty covers.
Posted by Lindsay J. | July 13, 2009 9:54 PM
I like these covers! And I really want to read the books. I'd love the chance to win!
Posted by Andrea | July 14, 2009 11:26 AM
The covers are absolutely breathtaking!
Posted by babygirlG | July 14, 2009 11:38 AM
i would love to win these books, i haven't had a chance to read them
courdy1790@aol.com
Posted by courtney | July 14, 2009 12:12 PM
This is an awesome contest! They are all great covers in my opinion. Anyway, count me in.
Posted by Briana | July 14, 2009 3:29 PM
these covers are beautiful, but they also MATCH. which is super important to someone like me, when reading a series. (i can't tell you how much it upsets me when a new cover comes out for say, the third book in a series, because then it goes on my bookshelf and it doesn't WORK right. i know, i'm a little neurotic, but series should look similar!!)
i love the cover of "blue moon" - more than "evermore". i don't think that's the fault of anyone - it's just that tulips are SO twilight, and i'm more than ready to move on from that series. ;) plus, the summerland globe really pops in a way that the other didn't - i noticed that it's actually a little raised form the whole cover, which makes it even more set apart.
they make me really happy.
(and i love these stories, so thanks, melissa!!)
Posted by alaska | July 14, 2009 4:43 PM
Hmm, in comparison, I definitely like the final Blue Moon cover they used more than the WIP one. =)
I'd love to be counted in, haven't had a chance to check out Blue Moon yet. Thanks =)
Posted by Deltay | July 14, 2009 5:09 PM
I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Great covers too. I'd love to be in the running!
Posted by Tessa | July 14, 2009 10:05 PM
The cover for Blue Moon is so much more mystical than Evermore. Evermore's cover captures more of Ever's sadness.
Posted by Sandy | July 14, 2009 10:36 PM
i really love both covers. they speak to the dark parts of the story (being immortal, for instance) but the tulips and the ball of light are lovely touches that juxtapose it :)
the books are AMAZING.
Posted by Ashley | July 24, 2009 12:24 AM