Lgbtq plus Book Cover Design (Evoking amour, mystère, and peur)

Visuals: A dark and moody background with a gradient of deep blue melting into black and touches of gray smoke or mist swirling within. At the bottom of the cover, there is a shadowy yet detailed hand holding a smartphone, lit dimly by the blue light of the phone screen, which clearly shows the iconic Twitter bird logo. In the background, two shadowy figures—Nikolai and Apollon—are positioned abstractly, facing away from each other but blending slightly into the mist, depicting emotional distance and mystery. The entire scene plays with layers of shadow and blurred elements to evoke emotions of secrecy and tension.

Typography: The title, "Dans l'ombre de nos coeurs," is written in a serif-style font with subtle imperfections to give it a slightly distressed and emotional tone. It is placed prominently in the center, faded gray for contrast but bright enough to stand out. Below it, the author’s name, "Athena Forest," is written in a clean sans-serif, minimalistic font in pure white, right-aligned to balance the rest of the composition.

Layout: - The title sits towards the upper-center, ensuring readability. - The smartphone with the hand holding it is positioned in the lower third as the focal element. - The shadowy characters (Nikolai and Apollon) in misty silhouettes are layered in the background, occupying the top half, blending into the dark hues of the background. - Author’s name in smaller characters at the bottom right corner to allow the title and artwork to dominate.

Explanation: The visual composition focuses on emotions such as jealousy, anger, and love, which are essential to the story's LGBTQ+ drama. The hand holding the smartphone symbolizes modern communication and the revelations that occur there, hinting at betrayal or connection happening through social media—an important narrative element. The shadowy figures in the background represent the primary characters, Nikolai and Apollon, emphasizing their distance, emotional complexity, and secrecy. The dark palette of blues, blacks, and grays evokes fear and tension while being visually captivating. The subtle texture of the matte finish adds depth, and the spot UV effect on the title draws the reader's attention without overwhelming the design. This cover design effectively anchors the reader's curiosity, making it not only genre-appropriate but also emotionally resonant.