Young adult Book Cover Design (Evoking mystery, intrigue, and determination)

Visuals: Three imposing doors dominate the frame, their intricate designs enhanced by dramatic lighting. The left door is aged wood, slightly ajar, emanating a faint shimmering portal glow. The center door, glowing brightly, is ornately carved, casting intense shadows across the winding path leading up to them. The right door is dark and ominous, with faint, shadowy figures seeping out. Above this, a stormy sky brims with swirling vortex-like clouds, creating a tension-filled atmosphere. At the bottom center, Mary's silhouette is diminutive yet determined, positioned on a winding path that curves toward the doors.

Typography: A custom serif font for the title, etched-style, to echo the feeling of carving or engraving. Author’s name in a clean, sans-serif font in white, centered near the bottom for clarity and simplicity.

Layout: The visual hierarchy places the three doors at the focal point, ensuring they dominate the viewer's attention. The title is positioned horizontally above the doors, slightly arched. The subtitle is nestled under the title in smaller font but centered. The silhouette of Mary and the winding path guide the eye from bottom to top. Author's name sits cleanly below everything.

Explanation: The visual composition leverages asymmetry and lighting to evoke curiosity and unease, guiding the viewer's eye to the three doors as a central theme. Mary's silhouette is intentionally small to amplify apprehension and her journey. Typography ties into the setting's antique and mysterious allure, adding clarity and readability with the author’s name in sans-serif font. The chosen materials, especially the spot UV upgrade, create intrigue and contrast against the matte black texture, ensuring a premium, tactile experience that ties neatly to the suspenseful genre of the book.