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The Winner’s Curse Has Cursed Me: A Tale of Burgeoning Superfandom
by Megan
YA Fiction / March 03, 2014
Have you ever read a book that sticks out from the genre, that pulls at you in a way that makes you feel as if it was written just for you? Yes, this book has certainly doomed me (if not outright cursed me) to a life spent ravenously waiting for the next Marie Rutkoski book. It’s that good, people, and the interwebs so far is in agreement. Here is a smattering of praise from our beloved bloggers:
“A striking start to a sweeping, epic series. I eagerly anticipate the next installments, and hope that they are just as beautiful, just as crushing, and romantic as this one.” – glass-of-wine.blogspot.ca
“[…] I cannot say enough how beautiful and talented this author is […]. I loved every aspect of it and cannot wait to see what she does in the future.” – conversationsofareadingaddict.blogspot.ca
“The Winner's Curse is enchanting and powerful.” – me-on-books.blogspot.ca
Here’s why I loved The Winner’s Curse, and why I can’t wait for more in the trilogy:
· There are so many larger issues in this fantasy-esque story that make it seem uncomfortably familiar: war, colonization, the endless expansion of Empire… These things will haunt you long after you put down the book and make you look at the world around you just a little bit differently.
· Despite my pledge to not judge a book by its cover, WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT COVER?! Simply gorgeous.
· This could easily have been a simple love story. But the yearning and role reversal that haunts Kestral and Arin’s relationship ensures that every move is laced with complexity and calculation, despite the attraction that draws them together.
· Complex writing by Rutkoski that manages to be sweeping, piercing, and aching all at once. This is the kind of writing that sticks with you on the bus ride home.
· A strong female protagonist makes this book all the better. Kestral is headstrong, intelligent, passionate, and daring. She is the kind of person who tells hard truths and sticks to her own moral code, even when that moral code comes into question.
I could go on and on, but let's get to some important survival tips...
Ways to Curb Your Cravings for the Next Book
Need something to ease the craving for more in the series? Here are some tips:
1) Join us tonight for a Twitter chat with Marie Rutkoski . You can bet it will be a WINNING chat (apologies, I had to do it):
2) Check out Rutkoski’s amazing backlist. It doesn’t disappoint!
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