Cover Captions is intended to be fun. It is not meant to poke fun at the author, book or designer. After I thought of this post idea, I discovered others have played. You can check out Harlequin Junkies, “Caption the Cover” feature and Smart Bitches, Trashy Books “Cover Snark”
“We’re all gonna die!”
I found this novel cover while scrolling NetGalley and it immediately brought to mind every horror movie I know involving a car. You know the ones I am talking about? Que the ominous music and slow moving killer, with a car full of teens screaming at the driver to start the car. The cover screams suspense and supports the blurb. I immediately thought, “We’re all Gonna Die!” How would you caption this cover? Does it feel dark to you?
Thicker Than Water
by Natasha Deen
Goodreads | Amazon
Zack Bernard has a thing for crime shows, especially the forensic-investigation kind. So when his friend Ella goes missing, Zack can’t help piecing together what he thinks is concrete evidence that could lead to her whereabouts. The problem is, it’s all pointing toward his dad. He knows his dad is lying about not having seen Ella because Zack saw them together at the mall the day she disappeared. What he doesn’t know is why. With the help of his friend Ayo, Zack tries to solve the mystery himself to avoid having to make the ter-rible choice between losing someone close to him and betraying his family.
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
OMG, I haven’t read anything by Natasha Deen in YEARS. I read a mystery by her a long time ago and laughed my butt off. I love the caption and yes it does remind you of every horror movie with a car in it!
Mary
Lorna
You are right, that cover screams scary movie or intense suspense!
Melanie Simmons
Any post with a Mamoa gif is a winner in my mind. 😀 I agree you on this book and the horror movie.
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I think you nailed it, lol.
Barb (boxermommyreads)
I love this! I would caption it “You know you’re car is not going to start.” Because isn’t that what ALWAYS happens in horror and thriller movies?
Debbie Haupt
Yeah it’s definitely got that axe murderer creepy feel to it Kim
Olivia-Savannah Roach
I think you memed it perfectly, because it definitely has the ‘we are not going to survive this walk’ kind of feel to it.
sjhigbee
Oh yes – nicely donej:))
lisa thomson
Basically, any scene with a dark parkade and a lurking figure scares the s***t out of me. So, ya. This definitely screams “We’re all gonna die!”
Nadene
Looks like a scene from Criminal Minds.
Ailyn Koay
to be honest, I kind of see it like that car is like… don’t come near me! you stink
kinda vibe (just trying to be funny but I can see myself failing)
Anna
Love it. I felt it too.
Anna from elements of emaginette
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
Yep definitely going to die! This is the kind of cover that would definitely have me reading the blurb and most likely picking it up.
sherry fundin
Oh yeah…I love that blurb. And the cover…yes, it does scream BEWARE! Covers are super important to me. This is a fun post and I have thought of doing something like it, because of my love for covers.
Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café
“You Belong to Me!”
Melliane
I didn’t know about this one I confess
kindlemom1
I think it does have a darker feel to it but for some reason, the title printed sideways like that, bothers me. It isn’t a bad cover though.
Sophia Rose
“Is that the tow-truck guy from AAA?”
But, I like the we’re all gonna die better. 🙂 Good one.
Tracy Terry
Not a cover that says anything to me really. If I were to see it in a shop I probably wouldn’t even give it a second glance.
Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Ha! This is a fun idea, Kimberly! I like your caption. It does look dark and reminds me of horror movies from my teen years. So I’d might use the caption “Don’t Go Out Alone”.
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
I like the uncertainty on this cover. Is the threat from the man walking or from the car’s unseen occupant?