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 edit
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Reception edit
The Winner's Curse (2014) edit
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) edit
The Winner's Crime received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, who called the novel "enthralling, agonizing and incandescent."[5]
Awards and honors edit
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]
| 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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ a b "The Winner's Curse". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-12-11. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ a b "The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski". Publishers Weekly. 2014-01-06. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Winners Curse by Marie Rutkoski - review". the Guardian. 2015-04-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
- ^ "The Winner's Crime". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-12-06. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ a b c "The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b "The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "The Winner's Curse (Audiobook) by Marie Rutkoski". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "Best of 2014". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "The Winner's Curse". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "2014 Cybils Finalists". Archived from the original on 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ "The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy, #2)". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "The Winner's Curse". YALSA Book Finder. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "The Winner's Kiss". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
External links edit
Reviews of The Winner's Curse edit
- Booklist review of The Winner's Curse
- Booklist review of The Winner's Curse audiobook
- Bustle review of The Winner's Curse
- Common Sense Media review of The Winner's Curse