The cover is gorgeous even if done in dismal colors. I've seen it around and been drawn to it every time. I welcomed a chance to read an excerpt about Wilder Girls.I really liked Hetty and thought losing an eye was a rather incredible situation, let alone your hand changing or gaining gills so you can't breathe in regular air!! I was totally curious about what was going on in the woods too!! EEEEEE I admit that this was a lot better than I thought it would be.