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

by Marie Rutkoski

First published 2016

Kestrel, a privileged Valorian general's daughter, buys Arin, a slave, on a whim. But Arin is no ordinary slave - he's a Herrani, part of the conquered people plotting to overthrow their Valorian oppressors. As Kestrel and Arin are drawn together, their growing bond threatens both their worlds. Can their love survive the coming rebellion?

Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love

368 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury Children's Books

Content warnings: colonialism, slavery

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