Her Young Adult Fantasy, CROWN OF ICE - a dark YA retelling of H.C.

Weavil is represented by Fran Black of Literary Counsel. But when an entire species is placed in jeopardy by her actions, she must make a choice – fulfill the dream that’s always sustained her, or save the planet she’s never considered home. One offers riches, one shatters Ann’s perceptions of herself, and one reveals that the humans stranded on Eco are not its only inhabitants.Īnn’s willing to sacrifice friendship and love for a new life on Earth. Ann‘s determination to escape the limitations of her small, frontier colony never falters, until Dace’s expeditions uncover three secrets. Especially since all she’s required to do is escort Dace Keeling, a young naturalist, through the wilderness of the partially terraformed planet Eco. Ann can’t actually see the Earth from Eco, but since her goal is to live on Earth it’s always on her mind, so the inclusion of the Earth image is a wonderful metaphor for her hopes and dreams.įor a ticket to Earth, seventeen-year-old Anna-Maria “Ann” Solano is willing to jettison her birth planet, best friend, and the boy who loves her.

The addition of the image of the Earth is also appropriately symbolic. But it’s also symbolic, because although Ann isn’t really alone, she often feels isolated on her frontier planet. The image of a girl standing alone on a desolate world is a perfect depiction of my protagonist, Ann, as well as her “sand over stone” world, Eco. I love this cover because it reflects the book so well. Weavil, also shares her thoughts on the cover.īe sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post! This week, we are revealing the cover forĪuthor, Vicki L. Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!

Facsimile by Vicki L. Weavil