Bridgerton’s Netflix book covers reflect changing attitudes toward romance over the years.

Following Bridgerton's surge of popularity in 2021, Avon did what any good publisher would do: It rolled out new tie-in covers for each of the books in the series that inspired the Netflix megahit. The first two books' covers are, understandably, the only ones to show the actors' full faces, as many characters in the later books have yet to be introduced or even cast. The rest feature cropped torso photography, hiding the features of each individual while still providing visual clues to their personality, like the bright yellow gown and auburn hair that distinguish one character in the series. The pseudo-anonymous torso shot is a common romance-cover trope, allowing readers to project onto romantic figures that are still left somewhat to the imagination. Cross-promotion, however, isn't meant to be quite so subtle-each cover also includes a prominent Netflix badge.