Let’s be honest. We all judge books by their covers.
There is nothing better than a beautiful book with a beautiful cover to match, so I wanted to highlight some books that are coming out in 2019 (or already have) that have absolutely stunning covers. Admittedly, this is just an excuse for me to fangirl over some beautiful art, but maybe you’ll see something you love as well!
Now for some quick disclaimers. Naturally, this is all my opinion. Maybe there’s a cover I love that you hate, but I just want to shine a light on some of the gorgeous works of art that I know I’ll be wanting on my shelf.
Also, I’ll only be covering covers of books released from January 2019 – July 2019. A lot of later 2019 releases haven’t released covers yet, and I don’t want to miss some potentially gorgeous covers. So we’ll be doing the first half of the year in the post, and hopefully, later I’ll make a part 2 with the July – December releases!
I tried to find the cover artists for all of these amazing books, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find them all. If you know any of the artists I missed, please let me know so I can correct it!
Okay, let’s get started fangirling over books.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Release Date: 1/15/2019
Genre(s): Historical Fantasy (Paris, 1889)
Cover Artist: –
I love the entire color scheme. I can’t think of many green books, and this one is absolutely stunning!
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
Release Date: 1/29/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Billelis
This is a cover that gets better the longer you stare at it. There are so many details, and they become even more significant after you read the book.
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer
Release Date: 1/15/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy, Fairytale Retelling (East of the Sun, West of the Moon)
Cover Artist: Sara Pollard
I’m absolute trash for illustrated covers, and I loved how intricate this design is. There is so much detail, and all of it relates to the story itself.
An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley
Release Date: 2/26/2019
Genre(s): Historical Fantasy (France, the reign of King Louis XIV)
Cover Artist: –
Another beautifully illustrated cover. It was the colors and the elegance of this one that really stood out to me.
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
Release Date: 4/2/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: –
I just really love this cover, and this book in general. The cover really matches the atmosphere of the book and is overall gorgeous.
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
Release Date: 4/2/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Feifei Ruan
Soooo this is absolutely stunning and I can’t stop staring at it. From the art style to the color scheme, it’s perfect and beautiful and I’m in love.
Nocturna by Maya Motayne
Release Date: 5/7/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Mark van Leeuwen
Design: Aurora Parlagreco and Jenna Stempel-Lobell
I just saw this book while getting all the covers saved to make this post and was blown away by the details in this design. I love the mosaic style used in the title, and the details in the design behind it.
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
Release Date: 5/14/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Simon Prades (Typography: Erin Fitzsimmons)
Okay this post is just turning into me going on about color schemes and illustrations, BUT LOOK AT IT! That typography? Zafira’s cloak and hair caught in the wind? Gorgeous.
The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad
Release Date: 5/14/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: –
Usually, I’m not a fan of people on covers, but just look at how beautiful this is! This cover is breathtaking, and I can’t wait for it to be published so I can actually hold it in my hands.
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Release Date: 6/4/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Charlie Bowater
Charlie Bowater can do no wrong. Any time I see a cover drawn by her, I immediately add the book to my TBR. It was Charlie’s cover on Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens that got me to pick it up and fall in love with her Margaret Rogerson’s writing, so I was so happy to see her work on Sorcery of Thorns!
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
Release Date: 7/9/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Tran Nguyen
This cover is just so pretty. I love the way the skirt of Maia’s dress fades into the background towards the bottom, I love the details in the fabric, and the beautiful color scheme!
The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson
Release Date: 7/9/2019
Genre(s): Fantasy
Cover Artist: Tran Nguyen
I don’t really know what it is in particular with this cover that I love, but it is so stunning. Anthia’s expression just seems so intense, the amount of crows and the details on their wings is amazing, and I especially love the little crow sticking his beak into the “O” in the title. He’s adorable and he’s my favorite.
And that’s my list! Twelve 2019 releases with covers that I adore, and that I can’t wait to see on my shelf.
What’s your favorite book cover?
Cait Jacobs 
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