Every line of The Winner's Curse is beautifully written. This book gave me a rare and special reading experience. I loved it. I want more * Kristin Cashore, author of the Graceling Realm books *
Like any epic page-turner worth its salt, Rutkoski's richly imagined world is full of dynamic repartee, gruesome battle scenes, and shifting alliances. A high-stakes cliffhanger will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next book * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
Rich characterization, exquisite world building and rock-solid storytelling make this a fantasy of unusual intelligence and depth ... Breathtaking, tragic and true * Kirkus Reviws, starred review *
The romance is heartstoppingly lovely ... fans of Kristin Cashore and Robin Lefevers will be pleased to have a new romance to follow * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Faultlessly written. My mind is still reeling from those final few pages * Realm of Fiction *
Rich with detail, tension, and true feeling - and that goes for both the plot, and the characters. Everything about it is just incredible * There Were Books Involved *
Full of high society balls, lies and deceit, stolen moments in secret places, as well as being absolutely beautifully written, The Winner's Curse is a brilliant first book in a new trilogy that everyone should read! * Swept Away by Books *
The hype is right - The Winner's Curse is a beautiful, heartbreaking must-read * Icey Books *
