Book Spoiler : The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Synopsis :
Winning what you want may cost you everything you love...

As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

This book has a really slow pace and lack of romance. It took me months to finish this book.
I dislike slow-paced books.
The story started with..
Kestrel is a Valorian and Arin is a Herrani.
Valorian won a war over Herrani hence Herrani became their slaves.
Arin is a spy sent by the auctioneer, Cheat.
Arin's auction was meant for Kestrel only. Kestrel did not realize that and bought Arin.
The Herrani do not want to be slaves anymore.
They want to be independent. They planned to fight the Valorian back even though they know they will not win.
The Herrani leader was Cheat for a moment until Arin killed Cheat because Cheat was dangerous for Kestrel.
This book is full of lies, betrayal, and definitely not for me.

Favorite Quotes
“Isn't that what stories do, make real things fake, and fake things real?” ― Marie Rutkoski, The Winner's Curse

“The truth can deceive as well as a lie.” ― Marie Rutkoski, The Winner's Curse

“Your promises are worth nothing.” ― Marie Rutkoski, The Winner's Curse

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