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The Winner's trilogy is a trilogy of young adult fantasy novels by Marie Rutkoski, which includes ''The Winner's Curse'' (2014), '' The Winner's Crime'' (2015), and ''The Winner's Kiss'' (2016), as well as the short story prequel, ''Bridge of Snow'' (2014).


Plot overview


Reception


''The Winner's Curse'' (2014)

''The Winner's Curse'' received positive reviews from critics, including starred reviews from ''
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'' and ''
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''. ''Kirkus'' called the novel "breathtaking, tragic and true." ''Publishers Weekly'' wrote, "Like any epic page-turner worth its salt, Rutkoski’s richly imagined world is full of dynamic repartee, gruesome battle scenes, and shifting alliances." ''
The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...
'' stated, “''The Winner’s Curse'' is initially filled with society parties, elaborate hairstyles and low-cut gowns. Almost every chapter ends on a dramatic note''."'' ''
The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in Manchester in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'' and changed its name in 1959, followed by a move to London. Along with its sister paper, ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardi ...
'' reviewed the book, saying, "''The Winner's Curse'' is a one of a kind, BRILLIANT book, perfect for fans of the entire Dystopian Genre! Everything about the book was so well planned out, the setting, the politics, the characters that it sucked me right in and refused to let go."


''The Winner's Crime'' (2015)

''The Winner's Crime'' received a starred review from ''
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'', who called the novel "enthralling, agonizing and incandescent."


Awards and honors

Each of the main books in the series is a
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selection, including the audiobook version of ''The Winner's Curse''. ''The Winner's Curse'' was included in lists of the best books of the year by the ''
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'', ''
Kirkus Reviews ''Kirkus Reviews'' is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus. The magazine's publisher, Kirkus Media, is headquartered in New York City. ''Kirkus Reviews'' confers the annual Kirkus Prize to authors of fiction, no ...
'', and the
New York Public Library The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second-largest public library in the United States behind the Library of Congress a ...
. ''The Winner's Crime'' was named one of the "Best Books of the Year 2015" in the Teen & Young Adult category by
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. ''The Winner's Kiss'' was named one of the best books of the year by the
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.


Books

* ''Bridge of Snow'' (2014,
Tor Books Tor Books is the primary imprint of Tor Publishing Group (previously Tom Doherty Associates), a publishing company based in New York City. It primarily publishes science fiction and fantasy titles. History Tor was founded by Tom Doherty, ...
, ) * ''The Winner's Curse'' (2014,
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) is an American book publishing company, founded in 1946 by Roger Williams Straus Jr. and John C. Farrar. FSG is known for publishing literary books, and its authors have won numerous awards, including Pulitzer P ...
, ) * ''The Winner's Crime'' (2015,
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) is an American book publishing company, founded in 1946 by Roger Williams Straus Jr. and John C. Farrar. FSG is known for publishing literary books, and its authors have won numerous awards, including Pulitzer P ...
, ) * ''The Winner's Kiss'' (2016,
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) is an American book publishing company, founded in 1946 by Roger Williams Straus Jr. and John C. Farrar. FSG is known for publishing literary books, and its authors have won numerous awards, including Pulitzer P ...
, )


References


External links


Reviews of ''The Winner's Curse''


''Booklist'' review of ''The Winner's Curse''

''Booklist'' review of ''The Winner's Curse'' audiobook

''Bustle'' review of ''The Winner's Curse''

Common Sense Media review of ''The Winner's Curse''


Reviews of ''The Winner's Crime''


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The Guardian
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Reviews of ''The Winner's Kiss''


Common Sense Media review of ''The Winner's Kiss''
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