The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

The Winner's Curse (Winner's Trilogy, #1)

by Marie Rutkoski

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 new 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.

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I really enjoyed the fact that amazon allowed me the opportunity to read the first five chapters of this book for free i was totally brought in hook, line and sinker. Yes their romance in this story, but their also political intrigue and banter between characters that keeps you wanting to read. It a fast read in the fact that the plot moves along a quick quip.

The cover is breathtaking and i really want to see how the story plays out between Kesteral and Arin. Is it time for book two yet?

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