This is you reading an average, every day book:
Then there’s you reading The Winner’s Trilogy:
I feel like a broken record every time I say, “Read this series.”
But here I am, saying it again. Please. Read this series.
Because it is absolute perfection, from top to bottom.
But, you might be wondering, how does The Winner’s Kiss compare to The Winner’s Curse and The Winner’s Crime?
It is utter perfection. Marie Rutkoski is a master of her prose. She does more than wield it, she owns it. She owns every single line of this perfect novel.
Arin and Kestrel’s relationship is the perfect backdrop for this war-riddled world of politics and violence. There has been so much love and passion put into this series that it drips through every perfect page.
The Winner’s Kiss picks up where The Winner’s Crime left off – with Kestrel on her way to a slave camp and one helluva angry Arin, on the warpath and nursing a cold, broken heart.
And then the magic happens. The way that Rutkoski weaves these characters together into a delicate dance of passion and love and forgiveness is masterful.
Every interaction these two have is loaded with meaning. They’re so intensely attuned to each other that they can feel each other through the silence. This romance is such a slow-burning, piece of perfection that I’m struggling to come up with words for how much I love it.
Is this always an easy series to read? No. Rutkoski makes you work for every page, because there’s always so much tension going on. But I promise you that it’s worth it. That every moment you spend getting through the hard times with Arin and Kestrel will be rewarded. Because this treasure of a book never gives you everything you want easily. Because the reality is that their world is hard, and harsh and full of truth. But there is a sweetness to the sadness. A tinge of beauty amongst the ugliness that is utterly gripping and enthralling.
I could go on forever, because this series, to me is a tangle of excellence that is unravelled piece by piece until its final, stunning conclusion.
But I’d rather you read for yourself to see.
So I’ll say it one more time.
Please read this series.
Giveaway
I’m hosting a giveaway for a paperback copy of The Winner’s Kiss for anywhere that the book depository ships.
GIVEAWAY RULES
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- You must be 13+ years to enter
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_Sandra_
Because first two book were absolutely amazing and can’t wait to see how it all wraps up.
Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Susan
LOVE this series but I don’t own a printed copy. 🙁
LK
Because I need to know what happens to Kestrel and Arin! Thanks for the chance! <3
Michelle Willms
I want to read this series; no I haven’t even started. I MUST have all the books in my little hands, in print, so I can read them. I really, really, really want to read this series. Really.
Shalayna
I’ve been following all of the reviews on this series and waiting for them all to be released to start the series. CANNOT wait to read them!
Kami
I really want to read these books! I love the AUS cover!
Anna @ Literary Exploration
Yayyy awesome review! I can’t wait to read these 🙂 I’m waiting until they’re all out!
Danielle
Because everything Rutkoski writes is magical! And that cover! I’d love to win 🙂
Red
I’ve been a fan of this series since the beginning. It has such a unique story that I fell in love with. I own the second book and it looks so lonely without it’s counterparts. 🙁 Seriously thank you for your review. I’m glad you loved it too.
Sarah
I’ve heard so many great things about this series but I have yet to actually read it – this could be my chance 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Ces
i’ve read this book a million times but i don’t own a physical copy either 🙁 fingers crossed!
Natasha Donohoo
I would love to win because I have heard amazing things about this series and I hope to start reading it soon!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Natalie Monroe
I’ve yet to read The Winner’s Kiss and love to know how it all turns out!
Alyssa Susanna (The Eater of Books!)
THIS BOOK. Definitely my favorite of the series. I loved The Winner’s Curse, and liked The Winner’s Crime, but this book takes the cake. SO worth the wait, and shenanigans surrounding the cover, and EVERYTHING. I just reread parts of it the other day and *happy sigh* That is how you end a trilogy!
Fantastic review, Kat! And thank you for the giveaway – I rather like that green dress cover, and I don’t have a printed copy of this book (yet), so I shall enter your giveaway. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Denai
Took me a while to get into the second one, ended pretty greatly though.
Allie L
I have Winner’s curse and crime so winning this book will complete my collection. But most importantly, OMGOSH I AM DYING TO READ THIS ENDING. She is now one of my favorite authors. I always recommend this series when people ask for recommendations 😀
Alecia
I have to win because I have to actually START the series and I can just tell I’ll love it as much as you do!
Carina Olsen
I GOT THIS EMAIL 😀 Eeee! Finally getting emails from you guys again, I hope, lol. <3 But anyway. Ahh. Your review is so awesome Kat. I'm so happy you loved The Winner's Kiss so much. <3 Eee, I did too 😀 The romance is just the very best. Sigh. And such an amazing plot. And ahh. It was such a good book 😀 Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts about it sweetie. <3
Morgyn Star (@MorgynStar)
A friend has been nagging me to read these, so prime opportunity. Thank you!
Ashfa
I read The Winner’s Crime a few weeks back and I NEED to know hat happens!!! Also the writing is absolutely gorgeous!
Nina
thanks! looks like everyone is loving the thrid part of the series!
Debbie
I want to win because this series sounds absolutely AH-MAZE-ING! Seriously you’ve completely sold me on giving this a go and now I’m just dying to get my hands on it! Fingers crossed and thanks for the chance to win!
Kristy
When a review is as passionate at that! I have to read the book.. im really excited about this one.. The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkoski is officially on my “to read” list 🙂
Kristy
Oh no! How did i click on half a star! ? I havent read it.. its supposed to be blank.. can i erase that? Sorry ?
Summer
Everyone who’s read this series seems to love it, the romance in particular sounds like something I’d enjoy, so I want to give it a try.
Cyn @ Book Munchies
I’m half way through this book and it’s killing me! You are correct that Rutkoski makes you work for every page! Definitely wouldn’t mind having the pretty green cover version!
Zed
I would love to win because I’ve heard too many awesome things about this series!
vero
Everybody say this is a great book, iI need to check out if is true, pluss love the covers, so pretty
Jennifer
I just got the first one but I have heard a lot of good things about this series. Love the gifs, describe what I’ve heard perfectly!
Joie
So many feels…