Follow Friday


Do we really need a preface? Anyway, Feature and Follow is by Paranjunkee and Alison Can Read and is all about blog love.

Q: Best Cover? What is the best cover of a book that you’ve read and didn’t like?

A: Oh, easy peasy. Masque of Red Death by Bethany Griffin. I loved the cover, but I didn't like the book. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and finally just abandoned it somewhere near the end. I don't even want to know how it ended, or if there is a new book in the series. It wasn't sucky writing or a sucky plot, it just completely failed to make any kind of impact on me.
What are your picks? Leave your links, let's share some follower love :)

Comments

  1. DaphneAugust 30, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Never read this book but I love the cover. New GFC follower!

    Here's my Feature and Follow

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  2. Liesel K. HillAugust 30, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Hadn't heard of this one either but the title is also the title of a Edgar Allen Poe story. Any correlation? I like the cover too. New Follower via GFC. My FFs are at Musings on Fantasia and LKHill. Happy Friday! :D

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  3. Ms. CAugust 30, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I haven't seen this book before, but I love the cover... especially that red umbrella!

    I'm one of your newest followers :)

    Ms. C
    http://coffeetalereviews.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feature-follow-aug-30.html

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  4. TAugust 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I love the cover of this one - the UK paperback one isn't so good though! It's a shame you didn't like it, I've heard loads of mixed reviews on this one!

    My FF this week

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  5. DoodleAugust 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I love the cover, but it just didn't appeal to me. I've heard a lot of mixed things for this one.

    New GFC follower!
    <33 Doodle @ Doodle's Book Blog

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  6. AshAugust 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I haven't read it yet but the cover is really beautiful. New follower!

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  7. Michelle SedeñoAugust 30, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    I've been wanting to read this but I saw different reviews about it (including yours).
    Thanks for stoppin by my FF and following!
    Followed back. :)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Too bad you didn't like it. My biggest problem was with the characters. There was a lot of emotion disconnect. New Follower.

    Sydney @ Starry Storm

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  9. 365_books_a_yearAugust 30, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Almost all of the books people have chosen are books that I have tried to read over and over and never gotten past the first couple of chapters. Including this book, "Masque". Maybe that's a sign for me- that if an author just can't capture my attention and make me want to read the book from the beginning- that there's no way I'm going to like the book. And I should just stop and officially mark these "DNF".

    New follower via GFC. My FF

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    1. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 6:46 AM

      I was thinking of a DNF blog button, there really are so many these days! I can't stick with a book for long, either. Just an awesome ending won't do it for me. Thanks for the follow!

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  10. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Hi Varsha! I have not heard of this book. Sorry that you didn't enjoy it.
    I am a new follower and if you would like to return the favour, please visit Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog
    Thanks!

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    1. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 1:00 AM

      Hi Again! Noticed that you tried to post a comment on my blog but for some reason it hasn't appeared. Anyway, thanks for following me back.

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  11. Kate @ The Bookaholic BlurbsAugust 31, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    But why? huhu! Am really anticipating this one!

    New follower via GFC. hope you'd follow back and check out my My FF ♥

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  12. The ReaddictsAugust 31, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I like the cover, and I was looking forward to this book. Let's see though!
    New follower!

    It would be great if you could stop my Feature and Follow Friday post. :)

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  13. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsAugust 31, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my FF post earlier;) I am a new follower.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  14. Naomi HopAugust 31, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Hmm.. The cover looks fab, it's pretty sad you didn't like it!!

    Thanx for checking mine out!!
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
    Followed back :)

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  15. KristinaAugust 31, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Happy Friday, thanks for stopping by. this is a nice cover but I haven't read the book yet.

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  16. Tanya PatriceAugust 31, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Love that book cover too - excellent choice.

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  17. NovelReveriesAugust 31, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    That is a beautiful cover! I guess the phrase, "Don't judge a book by it's cover" goes both ways, lol! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    -My FF at Novel Reveries

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  18. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Oh, the cover is fabulous, but the blurb didn't really catch my eye.

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  19. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Hopping through!
    I'm not familiar with this one, but the cover is beautiful. :) It's a shame that it was a disappointment. thanks for sharing! and thanks for stopping by today! here to return the favor

    Aspen
    http://inner-aspen.blogspot.com

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  20. Cherie ColyerAugust 31, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I haven't read this one. I do like the cover. It's disappointing when you really want to connect with the characters and can't.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I followed back.

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  21. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 31, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    This is a great cover. I'm sorry that you couldn't get into the book. I liked it, despite the main character not being very easy to root for.

    Old follower. Thanks for stopping by!

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  22. ChristinaAugust 31, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    GREAT CHOICE. I feel the same way about this book. I just couldn't get into it!

    New follower via GFC.

    Ensconced in YA
    My FF

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  23. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I had a quick prowl around your blog. I promise I won't accuse you of being a Robert Patterson Fan Girl - I like life too much! I am very happy to follow you from FF. You can find me at: http://todayinshenaya.blogspot.com
    Have a good weekend

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  24. Rebecca-CourtneyAuthorsAugust 31, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks for the follow! I just followed back. <3 Love your blog. <3

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  25. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks for stopping by - that is an awesome cover. Too bad the story didn't live up to it.

    Bob @ Beauty in Ruins

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  26. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    new follower through GFC as lucyatmax...no pic. Please visit/follow me at: bethartfromtheheart.blogspot.com . i haven't read Masque of the Red Death but I have it....hope I like it better, darn it. I haven't read a great cover/disappointing read but best for best I liked Lauren DeStefano's Wither.
    Nice to meet you today!
    Beth

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  27. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Love the cover. Haven't read the story so can't comment but great cover.
    New follower via RSS

    http://adinabb.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/feature-and-follow/

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  28. Page (One Book At A Time)August 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I liked this one! But, can't please everyone right lol! I do agree the cover is great though.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks for the follow and for stopping by my blog!
    New GFC follower.

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  30. Christine (Rainy Day Reads)August 31, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Hi!
    I just came across your site and it is really lovely! I happily followed you and will enjoy reading your updates. You can find me over at Rainy Day Reads, www.rainydayreads.com It would be great if you could stop by and I would love to have a fellow book lover as a new follower.
    Christine x
    Rainy Day Reads
    www.rainydayreads.com

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  31. VonnieAugust 31, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    That's too bad because I've heard so much of this book. Following you!

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  32. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    cool cover..love the red :)
    Thanks for stopping by..followed back :)

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  33. SabinaAugust 31, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I love that cover, but I haven't read the book.

    I'm following you back.
    Thanks for stopping by my FF =)

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  34. ElleAugust 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Aw! Sucks that you didn't like it! It does have a pretty good cover, though!
    I'm a new follower via networked blogs. Follow back if you can, please.
    My FF!

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  35. Between the BindSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I hadn't heard of this book until now - but the cover is lovely! Too bad it was a meh read. :(

    **newest GFC follower**

    I'd love for you to check out my FF at Between the Bind.

    xo,
    Jenna Lynne

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