Dystopian Book Cover Design (Evoking strong, brave, and scrawny)

Visuals: A fierce, orange-red phoenix dominates the center of the cover, its wings spread wide, with embers floating around it. The background features a haunting, smoke-laden battlefield, with dark silhouettes of weary soldiers and burning remnants of war. The sky is an ominous gray, casting a dramatic contrast against the fiery bird.

Typography: Bold, angular font with sharp edges reminiscent of fire and metal, colored in a silvery tone, to stand out against the fiery and dark backdrop.

Layout: The title "Fire Bird" arcs over the top of the phoenix, and below the bird, against the smoky clouds, sits the author's name, "Asiyeh Allam," in a slightly smaller font.

Explanation: The visual composition focuses on the phoenix, a powerful symbol of bravery and resilience, which reflects the book's themes of strength amidst turmoil. The battlefield background further establishes a dystopian setting, providing context and atmosphere that set the tone for the narrative. The angular typography reflects the harsh and sharp nature of the dystopian world and adds an aggressive, dynamic element that aligns with the story’s themes. The matte finish with spot gloss on the phoenix adds an interactive element, drawing the eye to the centerpiece of the design and reinforcing the thematic contrast between destruction and hope, suggested by the bird emerging from the smoke.