BOOK COVER for EROKUU, a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL

Erokuu (The Breakup Month very roughly translated) is a sweetly wistful young adult novel by author Sanni Ylimartimo about the fleeting nature of first love and summer.

Aro is supposed to spend only June at the cottage. The plan changes when he runs into Lina at the edge of the field, a Youtuber he's had a bit of a crush on. Not believing his courage, Aro asks Lina out for coffee. They end up going on a night drive together, a beach party - and falling in love. Unfortunately their love has a best before date, since Aro is planning to move for studies. Will their futures be spent together or separately?

I had the privilege of bringing the story of Aro and Lina alive by designing a cover for the book. I wanted to capture the feeling of fragile and fleeting romance and summer, which is why I decided to work with pastel colors and flowers. Forest strawberries are delicious and pretty, but only avalaible during summer. Just like Aro’s and Lina’s love?

The shades of purple and yellow work together for a dramatic effect.

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