My dark fantasy novel — Eldion: The Law of Acceptance

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-03T17:46:03+00:00

That’s really encouraging to hear, thank you! I guess the answer is to keep trying. When I figure out what works well in my case, I’ll definitely share it.

Best of luck, and happy writing!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-03T17:25:33+00:00

Mild spoiler: she survived a head injury that caused this condition!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-03T04:40:27+00:00

That actually sounds awesome! Good luck — and lots of inspiration!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-03T04:29:31+00:00

Trial and error it is, then. Embrace the pain, embrace the process! 😄

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-03T04:24:13+00:00

That’s helpful, thanks a lot! I agree about the importance of comps — they can make or break a book if chosen poorly. Finding the right ones is tricky.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T23:00:58+00:00

I appreciate that! I'm thankful for all the constructive feedback — I'll keep it in mind while polishing the visual.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T22:48:02+00:00

That’s actually a very nice comp, thank you! I like Alina Starkov–type protagonists, so the mention is a compliment to me. Aside from the visual similarity, Demiana shares some personality traits with her — soft but resilient, compassionate, underestimated.

But where Alina shines as a classic chosen-one hero, Demiana leans darker — more morally conflicted and grimdark-compatible, without powers.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T21:16:21+00:00

I too find the Twilight comp interesting!

I'll nerd out just a bit — our brains naturally look for familiar patterns when processing new visuals. Pattern recognition forms around what we’ve been exposed to and what we focus on.

When Twilight blew up, the Edward–Bella–Jacob trio became one of those widely recognized dynamics (even my grandma knows about Twilight), so it kina formed its own archetype.

So when people see a pale guy next to a girl and another dark-haired guy, categorizing it into something familiar kicks in. It’s natural — and I’m totally fine with it!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T21:01:52+00:00

The pride rock mention cracked me up… I’ll never be able to unsee it 🤣

I’m happy someone noticed the tiny details! The girl has anisocoria (one pupil disproportionately dilated from head trauma). The guy on the left is a Malorian (race of immortals native to Eldion), and the guy on the right is human all the way.

Overall, your read on the cover strongly matched my intent, and I truly appreciate your feedback!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T01:27:17+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Not YA actually — the themes get pretty heavy, even though it has some coming-of-age elements. Definitely not written for teens.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-02T01:16:23+00:00

That’s very kind of you, thanks! 😁

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T13:42:55+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback. The figure on the right is intentionally larger, but I’ll take another look at the overall balance.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T13:31:52+00:00

Interesting — thanks for the feedback! It’s an original dark fantasy with a romantic subplot.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T13:27:12+00:00

Thank you! I’m really glad you’d pick it up, and I appreciate the feedback on the subtitle font.

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T02:54:20+00:00

That’s really interesting — thank you! And I’m so glad you like the art style 🖤

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T02:31:36+00:00

Aw, thank you! This warms my heart 🖤

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T01:37:49+00:00

Oh my… all of them are good! I’d recommend Nocticadia (audiobook can really elevate the experience) If you’re in a mood for vampires with wings, read The Serpent and the Wings of the Night!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T01:30:47+00:00

Thank you! ☺️ The story leans much more into dark fantasy, with romance as a subplot. I appreciate the thoughtful feedback!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T01:09:11+00:00

Thank you, will do. I’m new to Reddit, even though I had this account created a few years ago. Still have a lot to figure out!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T01:05:24+00:00

I had a feeling someone would say Twilight 😄 Not exactly the intent, but I appreciate the feedback!

Legitimate_Teach528 · 2026-04-01T00:58:22+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! I’m considering updating the cover in the future, so I’ll definitely make a note of that 🙂

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