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Marie Rutkoski is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy and historical fiction novels, including The Winner’s Trilogy and The Midnight Lie. She holds a Ph.
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The Winner's Curse
In a world where a powerful empire enslaves those it conquers, Kestrel, the daughter of a general, faces a choice between joining the military or marrying. When she impulsively buys a slave named Arin at an auction, she sets off a chain of events that challenge her loyalty, her heart, and the empire itself. As secrets unravel, both Kestrel and Arin must confront the cost of freedom and the price of love.
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Kestrel’s World: The Weight of Conquest
I began Kestrel’s tale in an empire that thrives on control. The Valorians are conquerors by definition — their culture built upon discipline, efficiency, and the art of warfare. Kestrel’s father, General Trajan, embodies this ethos perfectly. To him, strength defines worth, and emotion is an indulg...
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The Silent Rebellion: Arin’s Hidden Fire
Arin’s presence in the narrative is a test of empathy. From Kestrel’s point of view, he is a puzzle: intelligent, defiant, and too composed to be the role he’s been sold into. What she cannot know — at least not yet — is that he bears the weight of a revolution under his measured demeanor. Arin is n...
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About Marie Rutkoski
Marie Rutkoski is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy and historical fiction novels, including The Winner’s Trilogy and The Midnight Lie. She holds a Ph.D. in English literature from Harvard University and has taught at Brooklyn College. Her works are celebrated for their intri...
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Marie Rutkoski is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy and historical fiction novels, including The Winner’s Trilogy and The Midnight Lie. She holds a Ph.D. in English literature from Harvard University and has taught at Brooklyn College. Her works are celebrated for their intri...
Marie Rutkoski is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy and historical fiction novels, including The Winner’s Trilogy and The Midnight Lie. She holds a Ph.D. in English literature from Harvard University and has taught at Brooklyn College. Her works are celebrated for their intricate world-building and exploration of power, love, and strategy.
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