Yellow Young Adult Book Cover Design (Evoking sadness, happiness, and grey)

Visuals: A whimsical, cartoon-style illustration captures a dark-haired girl (in a yellow dress) and a blonde-haired boy (in a grey sweater) holding hands. They stand in an endless field of vibrant, softly-rendered wildflowers. Dark, looming clouds roll ominously in the background, their presence deliberately contrasting with the tender scene below. The clouds form a subtle broken heart shape that fades into the sky. The characters’ expressions are bittersweet—she looks down slightly, and he glances at her, a delicate smile barely visible. The horizon blends grey into soft yellow hues to symbolize sadness and fleeting happiness entwined.

Typography: The title, "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," is in a hand-lettered, slightly rough script font with a soft, melancholic flow, rendered in a muted yellow color. The author’s name, "Sofiah Szklarczyk," is in a clean, sans-serif font in grey, placed subtly at the bottom right corner beneath the field illustration.

Layout: The title is positioned at the top, lightly arching over the dark clouds to mirror their shape. Beneath the illustration of the boy and girl in the field, the subtitle (if applicable) or tagline can follow in a smaller, matching cursive font. The center focuses on the couple and the contrast between the colorful flowers and dark clouds. The author’s name is neatly displayed at the bottom for balance.

Explanation: This design blends softness with emotional tension to illustrate the essence of the story. The cartoon-style art reflects the young adult genre and invites readers to connect with the nostalgia of childhood friends. The imagery juxtaposes joy and heartbreak through the bright, lively flowers and the foreboding dark clouds. The typography mirrors this contrast—an emotionally charged but approachable script font for the title juxtaposed with a clean, understated font for the author’s name. The use of matte stock with UV-accented clouds not only elevates the tactile experience but also gives a subtle nod to the story’s exploration of grief and love. Together, the elements create a memorable and deeply evocative design fit for the novel's themes.