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Winner's Trilogy
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Winner'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.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(2)
YA
Winner's Trilogy series.
Kestrel is inexplicably moved to pay an exorbitant price for Arin, a handsome, musically gifted Herrani slave. The tables are turned when the Herrani take over the city. Kestrel uses her skills as a gambler and military strategist to negotiate a peaceful resolution. The tale reads as a confection, with forbidden love, fancy gowns, and warrior stoicism to delight teenage readers.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2014
2 reviews
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