In the last year, we have been seeing an uptake in titles where book pages are dyed, stenciled, or painted with intricate designs, also known as spredges. This publishing trend enhances the visual aesthetic of books, turning books into collectible art. Though, these fancy designs are not very relevant for the public library, they are still very nice to look at. By far, this trend has taken over the teen landscape, with most new titles coming with spredges, whether they are solid painted edges or more intricate patterns. Check out the following new and upcoming teen titles that come with fun, aesthetic designs that are not only a pleasure to read but also to look at.
In this mystery, set on a reality television series, Sierra Angelos joins a race to get through different escape rooms, in order to find her sister’s murderer. If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers that are full of puzzles, you may enjoy this suspenseful read.
If you’re a fan of Chinese mythology, this action-packed fantasy and romance is sure to appeal, as characters battle it out for the fate of powerful kingdoms.
In this Dorian Gray inspired read, Penny Paxton joins an elite drama school and unravels chilling secrets. If you enjoy gothic reads with a disturbing atmosphere, you might enjoy this eerie read.
In this amusing read, we find 18-year-old Audrey as she attempts to make money to fund her schooling by agreeing to fake date her best friend and AirBnBing her home while her parents are out of town. What could possibly go wrong? If you are a fan of romcoms, you might enjoy this funny read.
In a way, their popularity makes perfect sense. With so much of our reading happening on digital screens, it makes perfect sense for physical books to offer something extra. Sprayed edges help appeal to the reader by incorporating something else for the reader to see. So why not check out a fun sprayed design when selecting your next read.
Happy Reading!
