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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Exclusive Cover Reveal- THE CURE FOR DREAMING by Cat Winters and a Giveaway!




I am sooooooo excited!!!! Today I get the EXCLUSIVE cover reveal for THE CURE FOR DREAMING by Cat Winters releasing in October 14, 2014! I adored Cat's other book and am dying to get my hands on this one myself! Check out the gorgeous cover, synopsis, and enter to win an ARC!




About the book: 

THE CURE FOR DREAMING by Cat Winters
Publisher: Amulet Books
Publication date: October 14, 2014
Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.

From Cat:

To create the cover for The Cure for Dreaming, the book’s designer, Maria T. Middleton, started with a black-and-white historical photograph of a young hypnotized woman—the same photo that served as my inspiration for the novel’s opening chapter. She then worked her magic on the image, added that gorgeous lettering, and the final result is vibrant, intriguing, very Victorian, slightly odd, and absolutely perfect for the story.

Even more exciting are the cover’s hidden surprises. Look closely at that ornate wallpaper in the background, and you’ll catch hints about the novel’s darker side. See those swirls radiating from the girl’s head? On the final cover, they’ll turn into a hypnotizing special effect. And if you’re wondering what the girl’s feet are up to, you’ll need to wait until the full dust jacket becomes available. The young woman’s body will wrap around to the back of the book. I couldn’t be happier with Maria’s highly clever creation. 


Find THE CURE FOR DREAMING Online:

About Cat: 

Cat Winters’s critically acclaimed debut novel, In the Shadow of Blackbirds, was named a 2014 Morris Award Finalist, a 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults pick, a 2013 Bram Stoker Award Nominee, and a School Library Journal Best Book of 2013. Her upcoming novels include The Cure for Dreaming (Amulet Books/Oct. 2014) and The Uninvited (William Morrow/2015), and she’s a contributor to the 2015 YA horror anthology Slasher Girls & Monster Boys. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit her online at www.catwinters.com.

Find Cat Online:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads 


Giveaway

Two winners will receive an advance reading copy of The Cure for Dreaming when the ARCs become available (approximately June 2014). Open internationally.

 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

81 comments:

  1. Daughter would LOVE this, spooky she was discussing auras etc with me yesterday and about people being able to somehow see the true nature of people. Intrigued to read this now!

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  2. This cover is even darker and more powerful, than shadow of the blackbirds! I CAN NOT wait to read this, so excited!!!

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  3. Ahh! I really love this cover. <3 And I LOVE Cat. She's the best. I cannot wait to read The Cure for Dreaming. <3 Thank you so much for sharing :) And for the giveaway. <3 *Fingers crossed* :D

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  4. "Even more exciting are the cover’s hidden surprises." Oh wow, that is very cool :D!

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  5. Certainly grabbed my interest. Gorgeous cover. I'd hang that on my wall as artwork.

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  6. The cover is intriguing, but I'm extremely interested in getting some fiction that brings suffragettes into the story! I feel like I know so little about this time in history.

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  7. I would love to win this! LOVED Blackbirds.

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  8. That cover is creepy and awesome! I loves In the Shadow of Blackbirds and so look forward to this book too!

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  9. I cannot wait for this book. Loved Shadow of Blackbirds, and this cover is gorgeous!

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  10. Super excited for this book! The cover is absolutely gorgeous

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  11. I am so excited for this book! Loved Cat Winters first book:-)

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  12. Ohh that cover! That synopsis! How could you not just fall instantly in love with something like that.

    So excited to get this book in my hands :)

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  13. this looks and sounds fantastic! I definitely want to read this series :) Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Wow, what a unique cover! It's so different from everything else out there. I'm excited that we finally got to see it!

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  15. This is SO FANTASTIC. Absolutely lovely and creepy and omg I cannot wait for this book to come out!!

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  16. I absolutely love that cover! It's so spooky yet beautiful, and seems to perfectly fit the mood of the story.

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  17. Oh wow! That cover is fantastic and so unique! It would totally draw my attention in a bookstore!
    And the book synopsis... I simply MUST read it! Suffagettes? Freedom to express yourself? I just HAVE to have it!

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  18. What an original idea for the book and the cover is unbelievable! If I were walking through B&N, I would be drawn to this immediately!

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  19. Wow, I love how different this is to the covers we usually see. I really like it! It's slightly creepy, and I love the details and the swirls. I can't wait to see what that looks like with the special effect on a physical copy. Congratulations, Cat! :)

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  20. I love how peculiar looking yet so beautiful her covers are! In the Shadow of Blackbirds was creepy but hauntingly beautiful and so is this one! Congratulations, Cat! I can't wait to read this book!

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  21. I love this cover! Can't wait to read it. I haven't read In the Shadow of Blackbirds yet. But that is due to a neverending TBR pile. Nonetheless, I can't wait to read this beauty as well.

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  22. Oh goodness, I love it! ITSoB was one of my top reads last year...so excited to read this one and her next one, The Uninvited! I'm a fan for sure.

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  23. Cat, a fabulous cover. I want to read it.

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  24. I loved the Shadow of Blackbirds I can't wait to read her next book!!

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  25. Ya historical fiction with magic powers involved.. I have a feeling I will love this!

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  26. I don't think it could be anymore amazing! This cover and story description are the most intriguing I have seen in a long time. I don't think I have ever been as excited for a book as I am for this one, it will be an absolute delight to have it on my shelf. Congratulations one hundred times to Cat on her beautiful cover!

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  27. Awesome reveal! Very intriguing cover!
    Loved meeting Cat at ALA! Lovely woman. Can't wait for the new book!

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  28. Awesome cover! I love that they used the picture that inspired you as the cover, the levitating is awesomely creepy! Congratulations Cat!

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  29. Wow! I am diggin' this dark and intriguing cover. The story sounds the same. Yea, I want this! Thanks for sharing! Going down in my TBR list right now!
    Michelle @ Book Hangover Blabs Books

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  30. I'm so excited for this! I absolutely adored Blackbirds and I cannot wait for Cat's next offering.

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  31. I can't wait to read this! Loved Blackbirds.

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  32. It's beautiful! Looking forward to reading it :D

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  33. OMG !!! I'm so excited for this book I literately can't wait to get my hands on it

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  34. Thank you for all of the excitement for both the cover and the book in general! And a huge thanks to Jaime for hosting the reveal and the giveaway over here! I'm extremely grateful.

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  36. Omg. The cover is pure perfection! After reading In the shadow of blackbirds Cat Winters became my favorite author (yes, it influenced me that much) and I can't wait to get my hands on her new book the cure for dreaming. Hopefully I will love the character Olivia Mead as much as I loved Mary Shelley Black.

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway :)

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  37. Another fantastic book cover from Cat Winters! IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS was so wonderful; I can't wait to read THE CURE FOR DREAMING. Congrats, Cat!

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  38. Yummy cover, Cat, but it's the story I can't wait for. :D

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  39. Sounds like an amazing read and I love the cover!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  40. I love the cover! I can't wait to read this book! I'm so excited for you, Cat!

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  41. I love the cover! I can't wait to read this book! I'm so excited for you, Cat!

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  42. THE CURE FOR DREAMING looks amazing.

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  43. What an intriguing cover - I'm a big fan of historical fiction and this one looks like it's going to be a hit!

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  44. Loving that cover! Can't wait to read this one!

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  45. I'm so excited for this! I loved In the Shadow of Blackbirds so much!!

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  46. I absolutely loved In the Shadow of Blackbirds and have no doubt I will love this book as well. I'm so glad it's not longer a 2015 release. An amazing cover, I can't wait until it's insides surpass it's loveliness. (Did that sound weird? lol)

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  48. Cat, I'm thrilled to finally see this cover and it's GORGEOUS and STRANGE and MYSTERIOUS! I love it!

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  49. Thank you for the continued cover love! I also greatly appreciate the kind words about IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS! I'm working on proofreading THE CURE FOR DREAMING right now, and I can tell you the interior design is just as stunning and creative as the cover. Maria T. Middleton, the book's designer, is extraordinarily talented.

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  50. (This is Darith L)

    Wow, such a mesmerizing cover! I really love Cat Winters' choices of ideas to write about. They are the kinds of supernatural, historical fiction that I love to immerse myself in.

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  51. Another great book to be read! Love the cover and can't wait to read it.

    88dreamers @ Seriesly Reading

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  52. This sounds so unique and fascinating!

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  54. Yay! Sounds great. Cnt wait to read this book. :)

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  55. Loved IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS - can't wait to Cat's next book! Yay!

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  56. I've heard lots of great things about your books - I can't wait to read this one! :D

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  57. Yay! I'm so freaking excited that ARCs exist! This book is at the top of my gotta have it list! Can't wait!

    Sabrina @ I Heart Y.A. Fiction

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  58. I love how all covers of Cat's book give that vibe you feel for sure when reading her books. This one sounds amazing and I cannot wait to read it :) Great post! :)

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  59. Oh my god I'm so excited!!! I've been stoked for this book since I found out it was being published. Yes yes yes!

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  60. This book sounds amazing and super original. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  61. So much love!! I am beyond thrilled to see the cover and enter for a chance to win (crosses fingers). I loved Cat's ItSoB so I'm confident I will love this as well.

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  62. I loved IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS so much! THE CURE FOR DREAMING is one of my most anticipated reads of 2014!

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  63. I have been waiting for this release for ages and I'm so excited to see that everyone loves Cat's new book cover!

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  64. It's just so creepingly amazing, LOVED In the Shadow of Blackbirds, so I'll pretty much read anything by Cat Winters now.

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  65. This is so exciting, I fell in love with In the Shadow of Blackbirds, read it in one sitting, I actually thought it was going to be a series.. Oh well. Reading the synopsis for this new book has me extremely excited, how cool is the plot, not only do we have a story about a young girl standing up for the rights of women, we get the supernatural as well.. And don't even get me started on it being a period novel. I can't wait for this book, knowing how well written In the Shadow of Blackbirds was written, this ones sure to be a smash. :)

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  66. Ahhh I loved In the Shadow of Blackbirds and this one sounds like it'll be good too! The cover definitely caught my attention : )

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  67. The cover is so gorgeous! I loved In the Shadow of Blackbirds and can't wait to read this too.

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  68. Oh, gosh! The cover for The Cure for Dreaming looks creepy! I want it!

    I already have In the Shadow of Blackbirds on one of my shelves.

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  69. I like that the main character is independent in a story from that time period. The cover is unique and interesting! I love it!

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  70. Oh my gosh, I didn't even read the whole synopsis and I am so excited. I love it when I find new authors I can follow! (Not in the creepy way, in the Twitter and Pintrest sort of way...)

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  71. Wow, I didn't know this book and the author, but it looks really nice ! The cover is beautiful.

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  72. There's something really chilling and unique about this cover to me, and this book sounds so interesting :) definitely excited

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  73. Wow, I love it when book covers are a part of the story. It makes the book even more meaningful. This sounds fantastically creepy!

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  74. You pick such interesting historical periods! I loved the setting for your first book, and I can't wait for your new one!

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  75. Woah *shudders* that cover gave me the chills XD The book sounds brilliant, can't wait to grab a copy.

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  76. Sounds creepy and the cover is awesomely weird! I like it! :)

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  77. YAY! Can’t wait for this :D love love LOVE In the Shadow of Blackbirds <3 Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

    Rabiah (name on Rafflecopter)

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  78. Yes to suffragette books! This looks fantastic! :D

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  79. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful responses to the cover and the synopsis. I can't wait to share this book with everyone this October. Reviewers: I've heard the ARC will likely show up on Netgalley by the end of May.

    Jaime: Thank you for hosting the cover reveal! I greatly appreciate your help!

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