Amour Young Adult Book Cover Design (Featuring light, girl, and shadow)

Visuals: A Parisian cityscape in the background fades into a hazy skyline of New York City, with the Eiffel Tower blending into the pattern of skyscrapers. In the foreground, two figures stand back-to-back but separated by a dim, glowing beam of light. The girl has long, flowing brown hair and piercing green eyes, wearing a casual yet chic Parisian outfit, holding a notebook. The boy, with dark brown hair and warm brown eyes, is dressed casually, standing with his hands in his coat pockets and gazing off into the distance. Over them looms a faint shadow shaped like a divided heart. The palette features moody blues, warm golden highlights, and soft grays to evoke emotion.

Typography: A handwritten-style font is used for the title, “Loin de ton Ombre,” in a soft golden yellow, slightly glowing to draw attention. The author's name, “Louna Masson Girardeau,” is set in a sleek sans-serif font in white, smaller and placed at the bottom. “Tome 1” is discreetly displayed in an elegant serif font on the lower corner in soft gray.

Layout: The glowing title is centrally positioned at the top, overlaying the backdrop of the cityscape blend. The figures are close to the center of the page but remain apart, with the glowing beam of light dividing them diagonally. The shadowy heart looms lightly in the upper background. The author's name is placed at the very bottom, aligned to be visually symmetric with the overall design.

Explanation: The visual composition evokes themes of distance, connection, and the emotional complexities of young love. By placing the characters back-to-back, it represents separation but also the inherent bond between them, while the glowing diagonal beam symbolizes their connection despite vast distances. The handwritten-style font for the title personalizes the design, reflecting the intimate nature of the story, while the sans-serif font for the author’s name adds a clean, modern touch suited for young adult readers. The purposeful material choices, like a matte finish and selective glossing, enrich the tactile and visual experience, making the book not only inviting but also memorable. Combining these elements ensures the cover appeals emotionally yet remains genre-appropriate for a young adult audience.