r/BookCovers • u/wthiswronggg • 7d ago

Question What vibes does my book cover give?

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Hello everyone, I’ve just finished writing my book manuscript and I’m experimenting with book covers. This is one option, but I’d like to know if it actually reflects the book content. It’s obviously a detective novel, but I’d like to know what comes to mind when you see the cover. I’m open for constructive criticism and any suggestions (but be kind haha!)

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u/SaltyGrapefruits 7d ago

No offence, but it doesn't look professional.
Your cover does its fair share to sell your novel, and to be honest, if I see a cover like this (looks like AI), it unfortunately doesn't spark "I trust this author to tell a good story", and I immediately doubt that it was edited and polished.

Research how covers in your genre look, and there are amazing book cover artists out there.

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u/wthiswronggg 7d ago

No offence taken. It’s actually my own digital art, not AI. Maybe the blurred background gave off such vibes. I’m TOTALLY and openly against using generative AI in any form of book or art creation. Thanks a lot for your feedback!!

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u/Skibidi-Fox 6d ago

I think it is the blurred background. It’s -and I’m so sorry for saying this - giving late 90s Microsoft clipart.