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A review by melina08
The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski
5.0
- An incredible finale to an incredible series! This is now one of my favorite YA series! I know it's older, but this series has held up so well over the years, and I absolutely loved it!
- Kestrel was such an amazing and refreshing character to read. I loved every moment that she was on the page, and I really appreciated that she was a normal girl. She had no magical gifts, and was not especially good with weapons (though she can still handle her own), but she had her mind. She was brilliant, cunning, with an eye for strategy, and I loved seeing such an intelligent and strong main character.
- Arin and Kestrel have been through so much, and their relationship was quite complicated. I think the author did a beautiful job working through issues for a resolution.
- I honestly Rishard (sorry if I spelt it wrong, I listened to the audiobook lol) and his whole arc through the story! He was such a comedic relief, but also so serious, and it was the perfect blend.
- Arin the Tiger, my heart <3
- Kestrel and her father's relationship was so sad and painful to watch through the series, and I think this book broke my heart the most for them...
- Varyx was honestly such a sweetheart, and I feel so bad for him and the abuse he underwent from his father. I thought the ending for him was really good, and I hope he can find peace and happiness.
- That ending was STELLAR!! There was so much suspense in the final battle, and I loved that Kestrel stayed true to herself to beat the Emperor.
- I really enjoyed how well the author tied up all the threads at the end of the book, and really gave us closure with all of the characters.
- There may not have been any magic in this book, but the author's writing felt like pure magic itself. I absolutely loved Marie's writing style and found it so beautiful and immersive!
- I had so much fun devouring all of these books, and I am so sad that they are over. The story, characters, and writing were all incredible! This series is definitely a favorite that I will be re-reading and will always recommend!
TW: war, slavery, drug addiction, murder, torture, sexual assault
- Kestrel was such an amazing and refreshing character to read. I loved every moment that she was on the page, and I really appreciated that she was a normal girl. She had no magical gifts, and was not especially good with weapons (though she can still handle her own), but she had her mind. She was brilliant, cunning, with an eye for strategy, and I loved seeing such an intelligent and strong main character.
- Arin and Kestrel have been through so much, and their relationship was quite complicated. I think the author did a beautiful job working through issues for a resolution.
- I honestly Rishard (sorry if I spelt it wrong, I listened to the audiobook lol) and his whole arc through the story! He was such a comedic relief, but also so serious, and it was the perfect blend.
- Arin the Tiger, my heart <3
- Kestrel and her father's relationship was so sad and painful to watch through the series, and I think this book broke my heart the most for them...
- Varyx was honestly such a sweetheart, and I feel so bad for him and the abuse he underwent from his father. I thought the ending for him was really good, and I hope he can find peace and happiness.
- That ending was STELLAR!! There was so much suspense in the final battle, and I loved that Kestrel stayed true to herself to beat the Emperor.
- I really enjoyed how well the author tied up all the threads at the end of the book, and really gave us closure with all of the characters.
- There may not have been any magic in this book, but the author's writing felt like pure magic itself. I absolutely loved Marie's writing style and found it so beautiful and immersive!
- I had so much fun devouring all of these books, and I am so sad that they are over. The story, characters, and writing were all incredible! This series is definitely a favorite that I will be re-reading and will always recommend!
TW: war, slavery, drug addiction, murder, torture, sexual assault