The Winner's trilogy is a trilogy of young adult fantasy novels by Marie Rutkoski, which includes The Winner's Curse (2014), The Winner's Crime (2015), and The Winner's Kiss (2016), as well as the short story prequel, Bridge of Snow (2014).

Plot overview

Reception

The Winner's Curse (2014)

The Winner's Curse received positive reviews from critics, including starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews'[1] and Publishers Weekly.[2] Kirkus called the novel "breathtaking, tragic and true."[1] Publishers Weekly wrote, "Like any epic page-turner worth its salt, Rutkoski’s richly imagined world is full of dynamic repartee, gruesome battle scenes, and shifting alliances."[2]

The New York Times stated, “The Winner’s Curse is initially filled with society parties, elaborate hairstyles and low-cut gowns. Almost every chapter ends on a dramatic note."[3] The Guardian reviewed the book, saying, "The Winner's Curse is a one of a kind, BRILLIANT book, perfect for fans of the entire Dystopian Genre! Everything about the book was so well planned out, the setting, the politics, the characters that it sucked me right in and refused to let go."[4]

The Winner's Crime (2015)

The Winner's Crime received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, who called the novel "enthralling, agonizing and incandescent."[5]

Awards and honors

Each of the main books in the series is a Junior Library Guild selection,[6][7][8] including the audiobook version of The Winner's Curse.[9]

The Winner's Curse was included in lists of the best books of the year by the Booklist,[6] Kirkus Reviews,[10] and the New York Public Library.[6] The Winner's Crime was named one of the "Best Books of the Year 2015" in the Teen & Young Adult category by Amazon.[7] The Winner's Kiss was named one of the best books of the year by the Los Angeles Public Library.[8]

Awards for The Winner's Trilogy
Year Title Award Result Ref.
2014 The Winner's Curse Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Nominee [11]
2014 The Winner's Curse Cybils Award for Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction Finalist [12]
2015 The Winner's Crime Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Nominee [13]
2015 The Winner's Curse ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection [14]
2016 The Winner's Kiss Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Nominee [15]

Books

  • Bridge of Snow (2014, Tor Books, ISBN 9781466861657)
  • The Winner's Curse (2014, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ISBN 9780374384685)
  • The Winner's Crime (2015, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ISBN 9780374384715 )
  • The Winner's Kiss (2016, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ISBN 9780374384739 )

References

  1. 1 2 "The Winner's Curse". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-12-11. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  2. 1 2 "The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski". Publishers Weekly. 2014-01-06. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  3. ↑ Zilliax, Amy (2014-07-18). "Marcus Sedgwick's 'She Is Not Invisible,' and More". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  4. ↑ "The Winners Curse by Marie Rutkoski - review". the Guardian. 2015-04-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  5. ↑ "The Winner's Crime". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-12-06. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  6. 1 2 3 "The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  7. 1 2 "The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  8. 1 2 "The Winner's Kiss: The Winner's Trilogy, Volume 3 by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  9. ↑ "The Winner's Curse (Audiobook) by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  10. ↑ "Best of 2014". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  11. ↑ "The Winner's Curse". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  12. ↑ "2014 Cybils Finalists". Archived from the original on 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  13. ↑ "The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy, #2)". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  14. ↑ "The Winner's Curse". YALSA Book Finder. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  15. ↑ "The Winner's Kiss". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-03-24.

Reviews of The Winner's Curse

Reviews of The Winner's Crime

Reviews of The Winner's Kiss

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