Friday Face Off: The Raven and the Reindeer by T Kingfisher
17 July 2026
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Tags: Friday Face off, T Kingfisher, The Raven and the Reindeer
Today I’m returning to the Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers. Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite. If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.
This week I’ve chosen a book by an author that I’m very much enjoying at the moment and seems to be having a few earlier books rereleased – deep joy! The Raven and the Reindeer is a retellling of the Snow Queen, originally published in 2016. I love this author and I’m a sucker for retellings so I’m pretty excited to read this one. Here’s the two covers.
My favourite:
I love this cover, in fact I really like both covers so it’s difficult to choose but, this one gives me gothic, almost Edgar Allan Poe vibes.
Which is your favourite this week?
Summer of Horror: Friday Face Off – Headlights by CJ Leede
3 July 2026
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Tags: Books Bones & Buffy, CJ Leede, Friday Face off, Headlights, Summer of Horror
Today I’m returning to the Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers. Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite. If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.
This week I’ve chosen a horror story as this fits in nicely with Books, Bones & Buffy‘s Summer of Horror event. I haven’t read this book yet and I’ve heard slightly mixed reviews but I’m intrigued so hoping to pick it up soon. Headlights by CJ Leede – check out the covers (both a bit disturbing imo):
My favourite:
Which is your favourite this week?
Friday Face Off: Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel
3 April 2026
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Tags: Emily St John Mandel, Exit Party, Friday Face off
Today I’m returning to the Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). I’ve missed these for the past few months and so would like to get back to comparing covers (and hopefully I will be updating this page with a new banner. This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers. Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite. If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.
This week I’ve chosen a book that is due for release later this year and that I’m really excited about. Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel. I really like this author so much. Here are the covers:
My favourite:
It’s difficult to choose isn’t it? But, I think I like the cover above best and have no explanation as to why that is!
Which is your favourite this week?
Friday Face Off: The Tapestry of Fate (Amina al-Sirafi, #2) by Shannon Chakraborty
27 March 2026
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Tags: Friday Face off, Shannon Chakraborty, The Tapestry of Fate
Today I’m returning to the Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). I’ve missed these for the past few months and so would like to get back to comparing covers (and hopefully I will be updating this page with a new banner. This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers. Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite. If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.
This week I’ve chosen a book that I shall be picking up soon and I’m really excited to get to, The Tapestry of Fate (Amina al-Sirafi, #2) by Shannon Chakraborty. Again this week, only two covers. Take a look:
My favourite:
I like both covers to be honest, the lovely purple tones of the first and the shiny city in the background but on balance I love all the little details and the contrast with the bottle green and orange.
Which is your favourite this week?
Friday Face Off: The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula
20 March 2026
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Tags: Friday Face off, Jennifer Mandula, The Geomagician
Today I’m returning to the Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). I’ve missed these for the past few months and so would like to get back to comparing covers (and hopefully I will be updating this page with a new banner. This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers. Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite. If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.
This week I’ve chosen a book that I shall be picking up next. Only two covers. Take a look:
My favourite:
I’m an absolute sucker for covers like this so this week is a no brainer for me.
Which is your favourite this week?
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