A review by pencilknot
The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

5.0

This was the perfect star-crossed lovers story with a hint political intrigue. It had everything I wanted, with strong characters that don't throw away their principles for love, but still do everything they can to protect one another. The romantic tension been the two characters was well-written (looking at you hair braiding scene) and the conflict buildup had me on the edge of my seat.

The way the ending played out was unexpected and yet so fitting to the progression of the story. I can't wait to follow how Kestrel and Arin in the books to come!