The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

496 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Some kisses come at a price.War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or how she became exactly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,968 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 77%
tense 52%
dark 34%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
sad 15%
mysterious 12%
reflective 8%
funny 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 81% | Plot: 14% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.2

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