#2 for me. Can't go wrong with a Beetle. Unless you're Pete Best. Anyway, I like the color scheme. And I'm not a fan of the "forest" artwork; it reminds me of the opening of every "Once Upon A Time" episode.
I would vote for #2. The image of the beetle, combined with the cover text, gives you an idea of something sinister and creepy going on within the book, and uses imagery I don't already associate with something else. #1 is the nicest looking image, but I feel like if I were to look through my bookshelf right now I'd find a handful of books with nearly identical covers. #2 is the most distinctive image.
#2. The beetle
all the way! –The Forest artwork is cool, but it‘s to ambiguous. The beetle
makes me want to read and find out more. (nice touch by Jason combining the two
styles into one)