Judge a book by its cover: sprayed and stenciled edges

These books are beautiful, inside and out--and side to side. While some books have colorful edges, others have stenciled images worthy of any Instagram.

Updated January 13, 2025
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Children of anguish and anarchy
Adeyemi, Tomi
Paper Book
The earth-shattering and magical epic finale to the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy by bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi, soon to be a major movie starring Cynthia Erivo! Readers are loving Children of Anguish and Anarchy: 'Love this series and highly recommend....
Crooked kingdom
Bardugo, Leigh
Paper Book
The stunning sequel to SIX OF CROWS, epic fantasy from the no. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin, Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Praise for the Grishaverse: "This is...
A fate inked in blood
Jensen, Danielle L.
Paper Book
'THE must-read fantasy' Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash 'Your newest fantasy obsession.' Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked 'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. A delicious fantasy romance that was...
Five broken blades
Corland, Mai
Paper Book
Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend.
Fourth wing
Yarros, Rebecca
Paper Book
DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' ...
Frankly in love
Yoon, David
Paper Book
Frank Li is a high school senior living in Southern California. Frank's parents emigrated from Korea, and have pretty much one big rule for Frank - he must only date Korean girls. But he's got strong feelings for a girl in his class, Brit - and she's not Korean. His friend Joy Song is in the same...
Gideon the Ninth
Muir, Tamsyn
Paper Book
15+ pages of new, original content, including a glossary of terms, in-universe writings, and more!A USA Today Best-Selling Novel, and one of the Best Books of 2019 according to NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, BookPage, Shelf Awareness,...
Sanctuary of the shadow
Ascher, Aurora
Paper Book
Enter the circus at your own risk . . . and discover the greatest show on earth in this explosive and darkly magical fantasy novel For humans, the circus is a place filled with wonder and amazement. For Harrow, it's a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire clan....
The Stone Witch of Florence
Rasche, Anna
Paper Book
One of the most anticipated historical fiction books of 2024 A Book Riot Recommended Read 10 noteworthy books for October 2024Washington Post 'Sparkles with suspense and the magical power of women... I devoured this novel'Laurie Lico Albanese 'Perfect for...
Swordcrossed
Marske, Freya
Paper Book
'If you're doing romantasy without Freya Marske, you're doing it wrong' - Casey McQuiston, author of Red, White & Royal Blue A dazzling queer fantasy from the bestselling author of A Marvellous Light, brimming with steamy romance, rougeish charm and...

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