Ya Fantasy Purple Mystery Intrigue Whimsical Dangerous Enchanting High Stakes Book Cover Ideas with Stars Moon Sun School Enchanted Forest Starlight Waterfalls Lichen Obsidian Spear Magical Rivers Shadowy Cat Pleiades Split Sky Magical Teardrop Falling Star Vintage Library Vintage Camera

A split sky dominates the background, seamlessly split between deep, magical purples for the night sky on the left and soft, golden hues for the sunrise on the right. Seven stars representing the Pleiades, the sun, and the moon are prominently featured in their respective portions of the sky, with a glowing star and teardrop appearing to fall delicately toward the center of the design. The forest, filled with otherworldly, whimsically lit lichen-covered trees, forms a detailed layered silhouette below the sky. In the heart of the scene, a shadowy cat figure surveys the terrain, exuding mystery. A sparkling silver, starlit river meanders through the forest and catches scattered beams of light. Nestled in the bottom-left foreground is a vintage library with scattered books, and faint images of a magical school building fade further into the trees. The centerpiece is Ruby herself, holding an obsidian spear with a determined yet curious look, surrounded by hints of glowing magic and forest flora.

The book title, "Lychenwood Legacies," is written in an elegant, enchanting serif font with a subtle glow and starlight texture. The glow intensifies around key letters to create a magical feel. The author’s name, “Dina Cashman Thomas," is displayed in a smaller, contrasting sans-serif font at the bottom, embossed in silver foil for a vintage, magical allure.

"Lychenwood Legacies" is placed prominently in the upper third of the cover, framed by the split sky's transition and the seven stars. Ruby's figure is centered vertically below the typography, creating a strong visual focal point. The shadowy cat figure and the enchanted river guide the viewer’s eye down the page, where the author's name resides along the bottom edge. Other magical elements like the vintage library and whimsical forest details are subtly woven into the composition as supporting background visuals.