Thursday, February 23, 2012

DEFIANCE Cover Reveal & Giveaway!

The day has finally come for me to reveal the HOLY COW AMAZING cover the talented team at Balzer+Bray designed for DEFIANCE. I am beyond excited!!! The cover reveal is happening on the lovely YABooksCentral site. The chance to enter to win a DEFIANCE prize package is happening here.

First, the cover. Go ahead. Click! Drool! Admire! I'll wait for you.

Isn't it gorgeous? And fierce? And just ... *happy sigh*

Right. Prize package. Ready for this? I'm giving away a signed hardback of DEFIANCE (when they become available) along with a one-of-a-kind DEFIANCE journal and tote bag!

(They are pretty! *pets journal and tote bag*)

Entering is easy. Just fill out the form below. Send a few more people to look at the cover if you want extra entries! I'll use random.org to choose a winner. The contest runs until 8 p.m. central time Thursday, March 1st and is open internationally!

Good luck!

(P.S. Come back here next Wednesday for an interview with my amazing editor who is giving away the very first ARC of DEFIANCE!)

177 comments:

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! Gorgeous doesn't even begin to describe it!! So excited for you!!!!!

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    1. Thank you!!! I just love that it perfectly captures Rachel's defiant spirit.

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  2. This cover is so pretty and the book sounds good to!

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  3. Oh my GOSH, your cover is GORGEOUS!!!! And your book sounds a-mazing. I am so in. Can't WAIT til August!

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    1. Yay!! I also feel like August is taking its own sweet time getting here, lol. :)

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  4. This is fabulous C.J.! Congrats!

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  5. GIRL. That cover, that BLURB. I can't even...

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  6. That cover is incredible! I've been dying to see it. FINALLY.
    I can't wait to read it!!!

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  7. Oh. My. Word. LOVE it!!! I'm so excited for you!! :D (It's just as beautiful as all those pictures we've been pinning on pinterest :P )

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    1. Eee! Yes, it is!!! (Which reminds me I need to go pin the cover to the Defiance board ...)

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  8. C.J. - this is awesome!!! Your cover is beautiful, and I can't even imagine how excited you must be to see it all coming together - I'm so excited for you!
    Congrats!!!

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  9. That cover is amazing! I just ordered a copy for my library. I can't wait to read it.

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  10. I love the cover! And wow, the book sounds amazing! Cannot wait!

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  11. That cover is absolutely beautiful! I love the knotwork texture on the fabric and her hair is gorgeous. I will be reading it.

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    1. Thank you! I think Balzer+Bray outdid themselves on this cover. <3

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  12. This is too cool - the cover is gorgeous and the write-up sounds fantastic. A strong female heroine in a fantasy setting - sign me up!

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  13. Seriously epic cover. I even made the husband look at it ;)

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    1. Yay! My hubby loves it too. But he's slightly biased.

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  14. Your cover is gorgeous! That cover design team did a great job. You must be so proud. Good luck with everything!

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    1. Thank you! I'm convinced I have the best design team in the industry.

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  15. Holy crap that's GORGEOUS! I'm having cover envy. And hair envy. I so want that chick's hair...

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  16. The cover is EPIC! I can't wait to read it!

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  17. I love the cover!! And it sounds really good..Gorgeous cover + Sounds good = Amazing read...

    Congrats!!!! :)

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  18. One of the nicest cover, I have ever seen. And the story seems interesting!
    Thanks for this giveaway!!

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  19. I...I...I WANT THAT HAIR COLOR!!! The whole thing is absolutely gorgeous. Pretty sure you just made yourself a sale...

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  20. Gorgeous cover and a description that make it a must on my to-read list. Thanks for the amazing giveaway :)

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  21. This books sounds like so much fun! Can't wait to read it.

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  22. Your book sounds amazing! The cover is beautiful! :)

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  23. Oh, I AM drooling. I did everything. Can I do it twice, lol. Congratulations, CJ

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  24. OOOO!!! This sounds like such a tasty read! Congratulations!

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  25. Cover is gorgeous!! Thanks for the giveaway and for making it INT!

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  26. The cover is beautiful!! Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed! :D

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  27. Such a gorgeous cover CJ! Wow!! I cannot wait to read this book!

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  28. Love the cover, and the description. Sounds like a great book. Can't wait to read it.

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  29. Breathtakingly Gorgeous!!

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

    Tina G

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  30. Awesome! Really beautiful. I've already discovered this book on Goodreads in december and now I really can't wait!

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  31. WANT. What a gorgeous, gorgeous cover!

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    1. *wipes drool off screen* Indeed it is. <3 my publisher!

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  32. That is one GORGEOUS cover! Congratulations! I can't wait to read it. :-)

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  33. It is SO GORGEOUS!! Wantwantwantwantwant

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  34. LOVE this cover & can't wait to read! Sounds like my type of book!

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  35. Gorgeous! And thanks for the giveaway :)

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  36. That cover is awesome! I especially like how the castle is "under" the fabric :)

    Thanks for the giveaway and having it international.

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  37. That cover is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to read DEFIANCE and I can't wait to see the cover in person :0)

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    1. Yay! You and me both. I will not lick my ARCs, but I will be tempted.

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  38. Your cover is STUNNING. I love love LOVE it. The model looks bad@ss, there's a sense of setting and atmosphere (and she's not in a dress! yay!). LOVE it!

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    1. Yay! Yes, they really captured my heroine's fierceness.

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  39. I can't wait to read this! It seems to have all the right components: romance, adventure, daringness. BTW, the cover is pretty frickin' awesome.

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  40. I love the contrast of the black with the model's red hair. Definitely a swoon worthy cover! Can't wait to read!! :-)

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  41. OH MY GOSH!!! I'm a big cover whore, and that cover is absolutely stunning!!! I would get this book even just for the cover, but the story sounds interesting too. It's definitely on my to-read list from now. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    ~Andrea K.

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    1. Yay!!! I think I owe my cover designers some cake.

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  42. It's perfect for the title, gothic, romantic, fierce, and utterly delectable. Congratulations!!! It's irresistible.

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  43. This cover is gorgeous!!! I can't wait to read it!

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  44. The cover is so pretty....*swoons*

    -Maddi

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  45. I love the cover! Can't wait to read it!! :)

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  46. OMG my love for this cover is very large. As is my love for all things YOU. I am SO excited for you and can't wait for the world to read this. *pets cover* YAY CJ!!

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  47. WHY SO BEAUTIFUL?!?!?! Oh my wow. Usually I'm good with words, but... THIS is going to stand out on the shelves. When can I get one? Now? Please?!?!

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  48. Awesome CJ. I LOVE it! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to read it. I won't enter the contest since you're getting me an ARC.

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  49. Congrats on the awesome cover! It sounds like a great book too!

    -Kim

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  50. I really, Really, REALLY didn't think B&B could out do themselves, but HOLY AMAZING COVER, BATGIRL!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Congratulations, C.J.!!! I'm gonna go before I exceed my use of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! marks...!!.. :-D

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  51. Love. It. Oh my word! The cover is a-MA-zing! And the description...I can't wait to read your book. (I mean, I couldn't wait before, but now I'm positively salivating.) :) Congrats, C.J.!

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  52. BEAUTIFUL!!! They captured the soul of the book so perfectly. Although, I still miss the original title. I can't wait to see what cool swag you have for it!!!

    I'm so proud of you, sis! Love you!

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  53. Gorgeous cover! Congrats!!! :O)

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  54. Love the cover so much especially the cape,I would love to have a cape like that. :)

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  55. I love the cover! It is sooooooo beautiful!

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  56. Sounds as amazing as it looks. Hope I win!

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  57. Absolutely stunning! Now I just have to get my hands on this book.

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  58. Just saw your cover reveal for Defiance, beautiful! I like those hidden pictures in the shadow of her dress! Featuring it on a cover reveal post on my blog http://www.flyleafreview.com on 2/24:) Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  59. What a beautiful cover! Thank you for the awesome giveaway! ^O^

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  60. The cover is GORGEOUS. And I hadn't heard a description before, but now I'm really, REALLY excited for this to come out! If I don't win, I'll definitely be preordering a copy at some point. ;)

    Thanks for the giveaway, and I can't wait to read the book! ^^

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  61. I went 'squeeee.' Out loud. It's AMAZING!
    And that blurb...all of the elements I love in a story. I can hardly wait. >.<

    I am so very happy for you, C.J.!

    ~Angela Blount

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  62. The cover is just phenomenal!!! I love the darker feel to it. EPIC!

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  63. I saw the cover earlier this evening before rushing over here and DAY-UM it is gorgeous! Apart from the girl's hair I am loving the bottom of the book where the cloak and the city sort of merge... (expressive words I has them). Basically it is awesome and I can't wait to read the book!

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  64. That cover is absitively posolutely gorgeous! And Logan sounds totally drool worthy. *sigh* I'm not sure I can wait 'til August...

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  65. Congrats on your cover! I love how powerful she looks. I don't think I've heard of DEFIANCE before, but I'm really psyched to read it now (thank Myra McEntire.)

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  66. It looks fantastic! Congrats! I'm so excited to read it!

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  67. I love the cover. Seriously, it looks so pretty and the premise sounds amazing. I can not wait to read this book! :)

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  68. Wow! I'm amazed how much like your inspiration art it turned out to be. They took all those fab images and turned it into one juicy cover!

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  69. I just LOVE your cover! It is so gorgeous!

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  70. I LOVE your cover! Love, love, love. Congrats! <3

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  71. ITS FLIPPIN GORGEOUS! What I really love about it is that it pulls me in like the " girls in dresses " covers . BUT SHE IS NOT IN A DRESS ! :) the perfect compromise !

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  72. CJ I cannot wait to read this book! I saw Rae Carson's review on Goodreads and read the blurb immediately, oh my goodness it sounds fantastic! Is it really 195 days away from being released? That's ages away! :O

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  73. The cover is wonderful! And the jacket blurb... perfect. Will definately be reading this when it comes out! And I think I found my next halloween costume... ^_^

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  74. I love it! I love the billowing cape and the city. It's so pretty. :] Cover design people are so freaking talented.

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  75. Oh, C.J., it is BEE-YOU-TEE-FUL! Seriously. Gorgeous. No wonder you are excited! And the book sounds awesome! Can't wait to read it!

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  76. Looks great and the book sounds fantastic!

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  77. Beautiful cover! I cannot wait to read this ^^

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  78. Congratulations on your AWESOME cover, C.J. Love that fiery red hair.

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  79. wow the cover is lovely, I love it :D

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  80. Pick me! Pick me! I just read the blurb of your book on Goodreads, and I don't think I can stand to wait until the end of August to read it. Excellent cover!

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  81. I freaking can't wait to read this book!!!! I've been stalking your blog for a long time, C.J., and this cover way worth the long wait! So kick-ass! :)

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  82. Freaking Amazing, give me a knife and I can Stab myself to get the book, I have glued my eyes on the book since the moment it was first added to goodreads.

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    1. And yes, I did a little cover lust post on my blog about Defiance.
      Link : http://www.thoughtsandroses.blogspot.in/2012/02/cover-lust-defiance-by-cj-redwine.html

      I was previously interested in the book by just reading the synopsis, now after seeing the cover my interest got amplified 100 times.

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  83. Oh, my lord...that cover is to die for! Congrats, CJ, and I can't wait to read it!!! :)

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  84. Freaking Amazing, Give me a knife, I can Stab myself for the book...This book is that amazing

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  85. Nice cover. Fierce but there is still a touch of feminity.

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  86. Holy Llamas, Batgirl. that's like, all official and made of awesome and stuff. I'm pre-ordering. And if I win here, I'll donate my copy to the local library. (does that earn me brownie points?)

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  87. Oh my goodness, I am in love with the cover design! I love the arm cuff and her dress/cape!! Why can't we all wear things like this on a daily basis?! Very excited to read this! Congrats!

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  88. Awesome cover, can't wait to read it.

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  89. Oh. My. God.
    I remember taking one of your query courses (I'm still in need of help, haha) and I can't tell you how happy I am for you, and that glorious cover!!!

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  90. Omg! LOVE the cover! :D It is stunning. And I love the summary :D *Goes off to pre-order* :)
    Thank you for this awesome giveaway :)
    Love, Carina

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  91. The cover is gorgeous. She looks so strong and very capable!

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  92. : O That's seriously what fits best. They have so many details fit into that amazing cover!!! It's gorgeous! I cannot wait for this to be out!!!

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  93. Looks great, CJ! BTW, I bought your query book and have found it incredibly helpful - more than you know. Well, you probably do :) I'll blog about it soon. Thanks!!

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  94. I DO AGREE!! The cover is really gorgeous *_* is it creepy that im gawking at it =) lol the dark contrast well to have her hair pop out and it looks simple but defiant. I don't even know if that makes sense hahaha but she looks like she's ready to kick butt if not that looks ready for action! CHARGE!
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway!! This will definitely be on the top of my TBR list!

    Have a great weekend!

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  95. This cover is gorgeous! I saw the review over at Good Choice Reading and immediately came over to check the book out. Sounds like a really good story.

    Tami

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  96. I have been waiting to see the cover and it is gorgeous!! I can not wait to read it at all!!

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  97. I LOVE this cover! i'm in serious cover love right now. I'm adding this to my blog today. :)

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  98. WOW!!!! I'm adding this to GR list. Holy smokes what a cover!

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  99. CJ,

    I am just thrilled with your success. Couldn't happen to a more talented or generous person. I learned so much from your classes. Can't wait for DEFIANCE!

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  100. Such a gorgeous cover! HarperCollins does the best job with covers!

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  101. Looks wonderful... can't wait..Way to go CJ!

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  102. Congrats on a beautiful cover and an amazing premise... i think this book will do AMAZING when it hits shelves in August. Great job and thank you for all of your hard work as an author! And this giveaway of course :)

    Alyssa Sooklal

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  103. This book sounds incredible and the cover is GORGEOUS!

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  104. Congrats girl! SOOO pretty! Happy dance for you <3

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  105. The cover is fantastic. It made me want to find out what the book is about, which is exactly what it should do.

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  106. Ahhh! I'm so psyched! Love the cover<3

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  107. I love the cover, never seen anything better than it! And thanks for the giveaway! I'm looking forward to reading this soon, it sound interesting and looks interesting.
    =D

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  108. Great cover! The book sounds very good.

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  109. I love it! I'll definitely be adding it to my list now.

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  110. I love the cover! It intrigued me and got me to read the blurb which made me want to read the book! I especially like how the castle in bottom is on her capes.

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  111. I am wowed as both a reader and a designer.

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  112. Give me a knif and I can kill myself to get the book, It's that beautiful

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  113. This book sounds amazing & the cover is gorgeous!

    Sharon @ Obsession with Books

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  114. the cover is so gorgeous!! i think it might have stolen my heart, i love it so much : ) i really like how you can see the castle through her dress. to me it's like she's saying, ha i don't have to do what you say : ) congrats on the awesome cover and i cannot wait to read it!!
    also, thanks for the giveaway!!

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  115. Wow, what a fabulous cover. It looks like it could be the movie poster for it also, when they make it into a movie, which they have to do, right? Good luck!

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  116. Beautiful cover. Book sounds so interesting. I will definitely be checking this out.

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  117. Love love LOVE the cover. It's gorgeous and the premise sounds like something I'd love to read. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  118. Love the cover! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  119. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and the book sounds amazing!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway! =)

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  120. This cover is absolutely GORGEOUS! I know that if I do not win this book, I will absolutely buy it when it comes out and that I will also try for the ARC as I very, very much want this book!

    When this blog looked familiar to me, I actually remember the auction for bringing the baby home from China! I participated in that! I hope that everything is OK with the baby now and that you and your family are happy and health!
    Thanks for this giveaway!
    Love,
    Julia

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  121. I am really looking forward to reading this book!

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  122. Sound like a interesting book can't wait for it to come out ã…†

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  123. Man I am dying to read this. I love the fact that it is a different kind of world with different kind of rules.

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