This collection of our Covers of the Week #75 celebrates the spooky spirit of Halloween and highlights the artistry and thematic depth of Gothic romance novels.
Theme: Gothic Romance Covers for Halloween
It’s almost Halloween, and no genre in romance captures the essence of this frightful holiday better than Gothics do. We’re celebrating the holiday of Tricks or Treats with hauntingly gorgeous cover art.
Gothic romance covers stick to a standard formula. A beautiful woman flees from a castle, mansion, manor, or plantation. Usually, the images are set at night, presumably in late fall or early winter, as the trees are bare of leaves and appear menacing with long, needle-like branches reaching out into the darkness.
In the hands of a talented artist, these images can appear fresh even as they adhere to the form.
We wonder what evil lurks behind those windows and inside the imposing walls of those homes. Or does the danger lurk outside, luring these women to their doom?
The Covers
This week, from Monday, October 24, 2022, to Sunday, October 30, 2022, we’ll be showcasing eerie Gothic covers featuring heroines who cannot hide from their terror or escape it.
Your Opinion
What do you think of this week’s theme? Which of our selections do you like the best, and what about them appeals to you?
Do you have suggestions or requests for future Covers of the Week themes you’d like to see on Sweet Savage Flame? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to create a gallery of stunning art!
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