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.
Star Rating: —> 4-4.5 Stars
I am SO VERY MUCH enjoying reading all of these '10s YA fantasy series that I missed out on when I first got sick.
This was fantastic! Such great characters, world building, and storyline; it was both complex, and yet wonderfully readable. I LOVED the midnight lie, and not knowing it was in the same universe as the winners curse trilogy, I added them to my tbr. Why didn't I read this sooner?! So AMAZING!
There were a few things I didn't LOVE, but nothing major.
100% Recommend!!
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