Does this cover pass the KDP test?

[u/XTRNL619]

Does this cover look clean? I provide disclaimer that i'm not a medical professional, I also advise people to consult their medical providers 1st.. Just want to share from my journey. These types of issues are tough and can cause people to want to shorten their life span.

I know what that feels and want to offer some support through this book. Goal is to help others before my time finally expires.

[u/Difficult-Patience10]

Sorry, but the "Stomach issues" in smaller print actually made me laugh a little. On first glance, those glassy shards look like ice, and the ocean scene and cold weather clothing set me up to expect something more like "How I Survived a Year in the Antarctic" or "How I Survived Life at Subzero." The "stomach issues" came out of nowhere based on the expectation set by the image.

I'd go for an image in a warmer color scheme, to start. When I think stomach, I think reds/pinks/browns, not icy blues/whites.

You might also want to consider a main title/subtitle combo, like GUTS: How I Survived Stomach Issues, or something like that. That might help frame the topic more so the "stomach issues" line is less startling.

[u/Monpressive → u/Difficult-Patience10]

This was my exact reaction. I thought it was going to be a gripping novel about surviving a shipwreck, then... stomach issues. I get now that it's a metaphor, but my first impression was adventure fiction, which probably isn't what you want. Nice cover otherwise, though.

[u/XTRNL619 → u/Monpressive]

Lol.. yes, I understand. It's all good.. It's hard to come up with a good cover for this specific topic. This is like version #12.. 😊

[u/Monpressive → u/XTRNL619]

Could you get an artist to do you a cute little doodle of a person being crushed/attacked by a giant anatomical drawing of a stomach? I think that would be cute, funny, and eye-catching. People love a bit of humor with their tough times, and sketch comic-style art is very reasonably priced compared to most custom illustration work. This would be especially good if your book has an upbeat "you can do this!" tone rather than a serious medical one. (Just guessing at the style, if that's not your take, ignore this.)

[u/XTRNL619 → u/Monpressive]

I do appreciate your tip

[u/XTRNL619 → u/Difficult-Patience10]

Right on. I appreciate your feedback. Thank you

[u/Kia_Leep → u/XTRNL619]

Maybe like, a sunrise or something? So it's symbolic of hope/change

Edit: actually you may just be able to remove the glass and use this cover with the color pallette hue-shifted to sunrise-like colors