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Winning what you want may cost you everything you love
They were never meant to be together. As a general's daughter, seventeen-year-old Kestrel enjoys an extravagant and privileged life. Arin has nothing but the clothes on his back. Then Kestrel makes an impulsive decision that binds Arin to her. Though they try to fight it, they can't help but fall in love. In order to be together, they must betray their people . . . but to be loyal to their country, they must betray each other. Set in a new world, The Winner's Curse is a story of rebellion, duels, ballroom dances, wicked rumors, dirty secrets, and games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart. SEQUELS: The Winner’s Crime (2015) & The Winner’s Kiss (2016).



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Marie Rutkoski

Marie Rutkoski is the bestselling author of several books for children and young adults, including THE HOLLOW HEART (September 14, 2021) . Her debut for adults, REAL EASY (January 18, 2022) , is a psychological thriller. Born in Illinois, Marie holds degrees from the University of Iowa and Harvard University. She is currently a professor at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn with her family. (photo credit: Beowulf Sheehan)



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