Marie Rutkoski writes young adult fantasy and historical fiction, best known for the Winner's trilogy. The Winner's Curse follows Kestrel, the daughter of a general in a conquering empire, after she buys an enslaved young man named Arin and becomes entangled in a rebellion that challenges both her loyalties and social position. The sequels expand the story through court politics, war and the consequences of choices made across enemy lines. The Midnight Lie returns to the same wider world through new characters and a society organised by rigid class divisions. Rutkoski's prose is measured, romantic and strategy-focused, fitting YA political fantasy, enemies-to-lovers romance and court-intrigue fiction. The Winner's Curse is the strongest starting point, with court strategy and political loyalty carrying as much weight as the romance between Kestrel and Arin. Read more Less
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