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syl_val15's review against another edition
4.0
Why haven't I read this sooner and why don't readers talk about this more often?
I've been feeling the urge to read 'The Winner's Trilogy' since last year and ever since I've been seeing the series everywhere on my social medias and that urge only increased when I saw Illumicrate's edition. (it was surely a sign of pushing me to pick up these books asap!)
I wouldn't say high, but I definitely have expectations for this trilogy and I really don't want them to be DNF worthy.
I've been feeling the urge to read 'The Winner's Trilogy' since last year and ever since I've been seeing the series everywhere on my social medias and that urge only increased when I saw Illumicrate's edition. (it was surely a sign of pushing me to pick up these books asap!)
I wouldn't say high, but I definitely have expectations for this trilogy and I really don't want them to be DNF worthy.
elcoles99's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I’m not really sure what to rate this book. It starts out as a relatively classic YA plot that reminded me of The Selection, and I thought it would be a slow-burn romance. But the second half of this book turned it into something more like The Cruel Prince, full of politics and betrayals and war. For this reason the pacing felt a bit off, and I wasn’t fully on board with the romance (tbh we don’t actually get much romance just hints). I also felt like the world building was a bit half-hearted which made the second half of the book feel a bit unexpected- we don’t know how long ago the invasion happened or what the wider world looks like, really we were missing a map! I was also kind of comparing this to We Hunt the Flame even though the plot is not similar at all, but I didn’t enjoy that book so I think that kinda carried into this. I will carry on with the series because I’m excited to see where it goes but overall I can’t quite decide if I enjoyed the book or not!
skatzel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
camilaferreira's review against another edition
5.0
Resenha completa da trilogia inteira aqui: https://youtu.be/0sn682Gxbi8
antonella24's review against another edition
4.0
All'inizio un po' lento poi l'ho divorato ! Bella sorpresa questo libro! Arin, dietro quella durezza, nasconde un animo sensibile, lacerato dalla guerra che ha distrutto il suo popolo e la sua famiglia, anni di schiavitù, di duro lavoro, di occhi bassi e mani segnate.
Kestrel invece è un abile stratega,una guerriera , astuta, coraggiosa e orgogliosa, capace di piegare la forza con le sole armi dell'intelletto. Onesta e leale, è divisa tra quello che vorrebbe fare e quello che sente di dover fare. Come può ammettere di provare qualcosa per il suo nemico?
Arin è un herrano che crede e spera nella rivalsa del suo popolo ma i sentimenti per Krestel lo fanno vacillare, tanto da mettere in dubbio la bontà delle sue azioni.
La maledizione si abbatterà sulle loro vite e per una conquista agognata, dovranno pagare uno scotto carissimo. Alla fine mi ha spezzato il cuore io no sarei stata capace di essere fredda come la protagonista. Attendo il seguito!
Kestrel invece è un abile stratega,una guerriera , astuta, coraggiosa e orgogliosa, capace di piegare la forza con le sole armi dell'intelletto. Onesta e leale, è divisa tra quello che vorrebbe fare e quello che sente di dover fare. Come può ammettere di provare qualcosa per il suo nemico?
Arin è un herrano che crede e spera nella rivalsa del suo popolo ma i sentimenti per Krestel lo fanno vacillare, tanto da mettere in dubbio la bontà delle sue azioni.
La maledizione si abbatterà sulle loro vite e per una conquista agognata, dovranno pagare uno scotto carissimo. Alla fine mi ha spezzato il cuore io no sarei stata capace di essere fredda come la protagonista. Attendo il seguito!
peony792's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I love how the meaning of the title ties into the overall story, it’s a great fuel for thought
true14216's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book as a birthday present and really didn't think it was going to be that good. But wow I was in for shocker when I read this book. I was pleasantly surprised while reading it.