Grey Young Adult Book Cover Design (Featuring sky, waves, and moonlight)

Visuals: A painted scene of a tall, white-and-red striped lighthouse glowing softly in the moonlight on a rocky shoreline. The light pierces a dark, starry sky while waves crash dramatically against the shore. In the foreground, an old man and a teenager are walking side-by-side along the rocky path; their silhouettes illuminated by moonlight splashing over the rocks. In the background, a distant ship with faint lanterns bobs gracefully in the water. The natural colors of blues, greys, and whites create a calm and serene vibe.

Typography: The title, *The Lightkeeper*, is written in a smooth, serif font with a slight hand-drawn style—white in color with subtle glowing edges to match the lighthouse’s light. The author’s name, "Yusuf Shaheen," appears at the bottom in a fine sans-serif font in subtle silver-gray.

Layout: The lighthouse takes center stage on the upper half of the cover, while the old man and teenager are placed toward the bottom-left corner, creating a natural depth and story-like balance. The title is curved slightly above the lighthouse light to mimic its beam in a way that draws the reader's eye. The author’s name is aligned neatly beneath the scene at the bottom, with a softly textured gray gradient behind the letters for contrast.

Explanation: The visual composition emphasizes the tranquil yet mystical qualities of the lighthouse setting, centralizing the lighthouse while subtly integrating the characters into the story through their silhouettes. The choice of a hand-drawn serif font for the title and a clean sans-serif for the author's name balances a sense of story-driven sentimentality with modern readability. Incorporating a matte finish conveys the calm and serene mood, while spot UV gloss enhances the lighthouse glow and title impact effectively. Together, these elements combine to create a design that reflects the young adult genre’s emotional depth and allure.