Book Battle: Exclusive Editions -- Of Jade and Dragons (Owlcrate vs Illumicrate)

[@storieswithskye]

I actually really like the bright blue with the redesigned cover that Owlcrate did. For me it wasn't too jarring, but I also have to give it to Illumicrate here, because that sprayed edge is gorgeous and I LOVE the hardback design that they did! Super well done. I also tend to hate when they do a recolor of the traditional cover, but here I really like how the new color way looks and the cover is stunning so its hard to dislike. Its like, on premise I dislike it, because I also prefer the exclusivity, but that cover is gorgeous so hard to be too mad this time around 😂

[@thestorydragon1]

This was a really hard book battle!! I would have LOVED to "build-a-book" and cherry-pick my favorite features from each one. And having read the book now, I totally understand Owlcrate's endpapers. They do fit nicely with the story. But man, I'm a sucker for character artwork!

[@nellie4621]

I also prefer the Illumicrate version. While it's sad that it's just a recolor of the cover, I absolutely *despise* edges with only one color, especially if it's a jarring color. It's also just way too saturated that it doesn't match the cover, even less the illustration on the other side of the dust jacket. The gold foiling and black hardcover also doesn't match so..where's the point in that blue edge? Hate it. Absolutely hate it.

[@thestorydragon1]

The dragon on the Illumicrate version was a WIN! I'm just so confused by the specific shade of blue that Owlcrate went with. There are so many hues to choose from and they picked Highlighter 😭

[@nellie4621]

​@@thestorydragon1one of the darker colors from the covers would have fit much better honestly

[@thestorydragon1]

@@nellie4621 YES! I completely agree