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YAWinner's Trilogy series.
Kestrel (The Winner's Curse), newly betrothed to the Valorian emperor's son, tries to hide her feelings for her former slave Arin, now the governor of Herran. Her divided loyalties, however, make it difficult for her to navigate the labyrinthine political landscape of the imperial court. Kestrel's strategic brilliance against her many ruthless enemies will delight fans of Game of Thrones–esque fantasy epics.