Book Cover Review | The Orphan Choir by Sophie Hannah

Hello everyone!

I’m onto my next read and it’s The Orphan Choir by Sophie Hannah. It’s been on my bookshelf for years and I decided it was finally time to get round to reading it. Before I do, I want to share a quick book cover review with you!

I’m definitely guilty of judging a book by its cover. While I do always give the blurb a chance to win me over, an eye-catching cover gives me that extra nudge towards picking it up!

The Orphan Choir is one of those books that has plenty to say before the first page has even been turned! Let’s take a closer look together!

Spoilers/Warnings

This post contains no intentional spoilers or warning subject matters beyond what is mentioned in the blurb of The Orphan Choir by Sophie Hannah.

The first thing that catches my eyes when looking at the cover of The Orphan Choir is the large white text, standing out clearly against the dark background. This could symbolise the innocence of the children in the choir that are central to the story. It could also represent the holiness associated with a church setting.

The letters on the cover are embossed, which is a feature I adore! I love the change in textures and the way it stands out so invitingly. This could hint at a desire to emerge from darkness into a lighter, happier place.

As the angle of the cover changes, the sheet music printed on the cover glistens. This is such a pretty feature! I see this as a representation of the beauty of the songs sung by the choir.

However, there is also a haunting atmosphere created by the single blown out candle that also features on the cover. This suggests themes of lost hope, unanswered prayers, and deep loneliness. This contradicts the positive impressions drawn from the text and sheet music, prompting me to question how these contrasting themes will interact in the story.

A final noticeable touch is the sticker promising that fans of The Woman in Black will thoroughly enjoy this book, building the suspenseful allure further. I haven’t read The Woman in Black yet but having loved the film, this definitely piqued my interest!

The cover of The Orphan Choir is an atmospheric masterpiece, pulling readers towards a world of haunting melody and mystery. Altogether, this cover artfully sets up what it promises to be a chilling story.

I’m excited to see if The Orphan Choir lives up to the suspenseful narrative its cover hints at. I’ll keep you posted on my thoughts!

In the meantime, do you have any favourite book covers that pulled you in? Let me know in the comments below!