The Winner's Curse

Reviewed by: Suzan Hawkins - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 23, 2014

Review

This book is a nice change from the ever popular supernatural/problem solving books currently making the rounds. It is a fantasy, mixed with historic fiction and a bit of romance (no sex). Seventeen year old Kestral has two choices, join the army or get married. Neither appeal to her. One day her path crosses with slave Arin, and you can guess where it goes from there. But, there is a twist and everything is at stake-will you keep your head or your heart?

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Rutkoski, Marie

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux

Book Type: chapter book fiction

Genre: fantasy, romance, historical fiction

Audience: grades 7-9, grades 10-12

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780374384678

Price: 17.99