Just spotted this over at GoodReads. Lover Reborn, the 10th book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward is due for release March, 2012. As much as I’m looking forward to reading Tohrment’s story, I’ve got to admit this is not my favorite cover. Although Tohr is looking pretty intense there, I don’t know…maybe it’s the color? What do you think?
Book Info:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
March 27th 2012
Paranormal Romance
Series list
UPDATED:
Commenter Niki_b says that Ward posted a comment on her Facebook page saying this is only the prototype. I couldn’t find the comment but I’m inclined to believe this can’t be the final. If anyone has a link to the final word, let me know. Also this image has been removed from Goodreads.
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He looks like he’s about 17. Or is that just me?
Maybe because he’s so thin? I don’t know. Not my vision of Tohr at all.
I don’t really like it. I agree, not the best cover and he does look very young. At least they got the short hair right.
Maybe a faceless cover would have worked better?
The color definitely does not help. lol.
I think of Phury when I see that color on a cover. Why? lol
It’s totally the color. Since Tohr’s backstory is so dark, I expected the cover of the book to be dark. Orange just doesn’t fit his character. Also, the guy on the cover looks kinda scrawny.
Yeah but isn’t Tohr still recovering? He’s not at his full physical peak right? I think you’re dead on with the dark cover. Would have worked much better.
Hmmm….I don’t love the color either but the bigger issue is that he, in no way, looks like he could be a father figure to big, bad John Matthew. It matters not, though, since the cover could be a dirty paper bag and i’d still buy it!
LOL True.
LOL ! I have to agree with the dirty paper bag comment . But still not Tohr’s color. I too think of Phury when I see this color… perhaps it’s his eyes
This image of Tohr doesn’t seem or worn rugged enough for me . Also for those of us who know that vamps mate for life, Perhaps Wellsie is the one reborn here … A girl can hope.
Hmmm. I think he’s just not how I picture Tohr. Tohr is more weathered, like squint lines around his eyes and a little bristly at the jaw. I know he’s supposed to be gaunt, but I guess I just don’t picture him that way.
I don’t think Ward’s covers are all that great anyway; the originals are all so indistinct. It’s kind of interesting that the first batch all featured a couple, but the last several have just had the Brother alone.
Definitely not my vision of Tohr. My Tohr is more rugged looking.
So not the image of Tohr that has always been in my head!! But I will stay up until midnight, download it on my Kindle, and read it straight through without stopping when it comes out ….
Me too. Was talking on Twitter about how it seems so soon for him though. I still mourn Wellsie.
Wellsie!
I’m not ready for this.
We have until next year to prepare LOL.
I dunno – the color is kind of bright, Thor looks very young and slim. I’ve always kind of pictured him brawnier and harder. I <3 the BDB but I don't know if I'm ready for Thor to have a new female. Still mourning Wellsie.
Me too
I totally agree! I am not ready either. I thought I was the only one out there who felt this way, since on all the forums everyone disagrees with me!
I think we are in the minority Steph. Wasn’t Tohr mated to Wellsie for over a hundred years? It just seems too soon to move on. I want him to have a HEA though so I guess we’ll have to trust Ward to write him a good convincing story. *fingers crossed for Tohr*.
I’m with you…Not the best cover out there. I think the color detracts but maybe that’s just me.
I think it’s the color that jumps out at me first that says, “wrong”.
I just realized that i’m making the same face as him while looking at this cover. I’m a bit puzzled and confused. I’m not sure if I like it or not.O_o
LOL, I might have made Tohr face too LOL
No, I don’t like it! *angry face* It’s a total cover dud for me *cries* Most of the covers from BDB are glimpses of faces & man chest with swirls of tattoos…it kinda has a mystery vibe to it but this…nah, it screams nothing, it says nothing, I can’t even hear it whisper
Yeah, I’m thinking a no face cover would have been better.
I didnt picture Tohr looking so young. Worst cover so far. It’s what’s inside that counts.
No, I picture all the brothers more….mature looking. Except JM and Qhuay etc.
I was hoping for a green or dark green color to represent his love of Godzilla!! LOL! It would have looked better than the orange. And I thought he was supposed to have put on weight in JM’s book…..he’s still looking malnourished.
Someone suggested that a dark cover would have been more appropriate because his story has been so dark. But I like the Godzilla angle too LOL.
I actually really like the cover. The golden hue is one of my favorite colors.
BUT
I agree that maybe it isn’t right for Tohr’s book. That’s not how I imagined him either.
I’ve heard that some think it would be a good cover for another book but not for Tohr. Glad you like this one.
That angry dude is blond, Tohr has dark hair right? I hate that Tohr’s book is next, hate No’one and now I hate the cover… but it is a BDB book, so I will pre order and read it in 12 hours…
I lot of people don’t like No’one. I don’t dislike her but she doesn’t seem like a stand out character either.
I like this fan art I lot more: http://smvgrey.deviantart.com/art/Lover-Reborn-216188240
Yes definitely better LOL
I just read a post on Ward’s facebook page where she answered a fan question regarding the cover and she said it’s not the official cover, just a prototype.
I can’t find the comment on her page.
ok so i don’t know how to post a link for the conversation so I’ll cut and paste Wards posts. Hope that’s ok.
J.R. Ward Hi! I saw a prototype a little while ago- I can check with Penguin where it is the final
J.R. Ward Just emailed ny editor
as far as I know, that was a prototype… his hair’s too blond.
J.R. Ward Yeah, that’s why I wait to release until I’m one hundred percent sure it’s final final final
Thanks Niki!! I’m relieved.
Me too.
I didn’t read the comments so someone may have said this already but….it’s hard when they put faces on covers. I personally prefer the headless ones. I’ve made my own decisions about what I think the character looks like and don’t want them telling me their interpretation. lol It’s not a bad cover though on the whole.
I don’t like the cover. Would prefer a darker color with both him and his female on the cover, thank you very much (in line with the rest of the books). Not sure how I feel about him having another female that is not Wellsie, after a hundred years with someone, it cannot be easy. Mayharp the Scribe Virgin will cut him some slack!!
I don’t like this cover… its just not “the” Thor I had in my mind…. and I was kind of hoping for a book with the story of Blay and Quinn…. I love those two!
If it helps any one feel better – I have heard that this isn’t the real cover – just someone’s attempt
Yes, we updated the post at the bottom once we found out.
I think the cover is right on. Remember what he has been through, he would still be underweight andhave that intense look also. I think it is great, but I will say this, the color is off, it should not be a bright color but one that shows his feelings.