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The Winner's Curse - The Winner's Trilogy (Paperback)

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Paperback 368 Pages
Published: 03/07/2014
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Set in a richly imagined empire obsessed by war and conquest, the first instalment of Rutkowski's dazzling romance finds a general's daughter falling for a slave who harbours their own dark secret.

An irresistible story of forbidden romance and class warfare.

Winning what you want may cost you everything you love. As a general's daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. Kestrel has other ideas.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in Arin, a young slave up for auction. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him - and for a sensational price that sets the society gossips talking. It's not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for him is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

The first novel in a stunning trilogy, The Winner’s Curse is a story of romance, rumours and rebellion, where dirty secrets and careless alliances can be deadly – and everything is at stake.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781408858202
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 307 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm


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Every line in The Winner's Curse is beautifully written. The story is masterfully plotted. The characters' dilemmas fascinated me and tore at my heart. This book gave me a rare and special reading experience: I never knew what was going to happen next. I loved it. I want more. - Kristin Cashore, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Graceling Realm books

Like any epic page-turner worth its salt, Rutkoski’s richly imagined world is full of dynamic repartee, gruesome battle scenes, and shifting alliances. A high-stakes cliffhanger will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next book - Publishers Weekly, starred review

Rich characterization, exquisite world building and rock-solid storytelling make this a fantasy of unusual intelligence and depth . . . Breathtaking, tragic and true - Kirkus, starred review

A forbidden romance. The romance is heartstoppingly lovely and admittedly steamy . . . but the raising of stakes and the reluctance of the couple to give up their respective cause, even as they confess their love for each other, lends their relationship a complexity not often seen in the genre . . . A last-minute compromise between the lovers secures a sequel, and fans of Kristin Cashore and Robin Lefevers will be pleased to have a new romance to follow - BCCB, starred review

Faultlessly written, home to a rich cast of mesmerising characters, and possesses just the right amount of intrigue, romance and emotion to make the story one that leaves an impression. My mind is still reeling from those final few pages - Realm of Fiction

Rich with detail, tension, and true feeling — and that goes for both the plot, and the characters. Everything about it is just incredible - There Were Books Involved

Full of high society balls, lies and deceit, stolen moments in secret places, as well as being absolutely beautifully written, The Winner’s Curse is a brilliant first book in a new trilogy that everyone should read! - Swept Away by Books

The hype is right – The Winner's Curse is a beautiful, heartbreaking must-read - Icey Books

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“A Political YA with Romance elements”

I have seen this title around for a while, but I haven’t picked it up until earlier this year, as a friend has actually lent me their copy to read!

I give it 3.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was a good read, very gripping and... More

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Sequoia (@rainbowbookdragon15)

“Fantastic!”

Kestrel and Arin are on two sides of an ongoing struggle between Valorian and Herrani. Marie Rutkoski weaves a war filled enemies to lovers story with betrayal, revenge, and heartbreak.

I'm a bit late to the... More

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“A well-thought-out read”

Contrary to some of the reviews, I really enjoyed this.
This is targeted as young adult/ NA, I believe, so it’s not going to be ‘spicy.’
The storyline and characters are well thought out and developed. I wasn’t... More

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