And so the myth saying that a book with a great cover is always horrible is busted (just) for the moment )) First – the cover is absolutely gorgeous (at least I love it) and this is what made me want to read this book.A spaceship built of secrets and murder.” Eldest’s methods of twisting history and altering the lives of this captive community are a frightening echo of tyrants in our own history, and Across the Universe challenges readers to consider the impact of unchecked power, blind trust, and the ability of one dissenting voice to make a difference. Amy’s individuality, her rebellion, and her fierce desire for freedom, inspire Elder to act on his own doubts and defy Eldest–his mentor and keeper–with shocking results. When Amy, a frozen settler from earth, survives being thawed in a murder attempt, she immediately bonds with Elder, Godspeed’s lone teen and future leader. The other passengers aboard the ship have never known life outside its walls and are enslaved by the machinations of Eldest, their tyrannical leader, who divides them into three distinct classes. You can read my review of the first two books here.First book in the “Across the Universe” series.Īs the spaceship Godspeed travels toward a new earth, the lives of 100 cryogenically frozen settlers hang in the balance after someone endeavors to quietly murder them. If you haven’t checked out this sci-fi series yet, maybe it’s time to check them out. At least the content is still the same: and you know what they say about books and covers… I’ve been informed that Penguin will not be releasing a version of the final book in the original cover style - that may be disappointing news to fans who want a matching set. They’re a bit mysterious and don’t really tell you a whole lot about the plot, but I like the progression from the frozen to hot and melting to some growing greenery, which is a small hint at the storyline.

Penguin has made the (wise, in my opinion) decision to repackage the trilogy to broaden the target audience, and they’ve given GeekDad the chance to show off the upcoming covers first. (The third volume is due out in January 2013 so there isn’t a cover image for it in this vein.) And often we pass by books that we might enjoy simply because the cover doesn’t fit into our preconceived notions of “the type of thing I read.” Beth Revis’ excellent Across the Universe trilogy has been well-received, but if you’re not into “young adult” fiction you may written this off based on the original covers: Perhaps you can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can tell the target audience. New covers for the Across the Universe trilogy (Click to enlarge).

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