The Shadow Society

The Crown: The Selection

Spy for the Queen of Scots

Redemptor: Raybearer

Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels

Strange the Dreamer

When I Dream

Ember Queen: Ash Princess

The Winner's Trilogy

In 'The Winner's Crime,' the second book of The Winner's Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski, Kestrel, the daughter of a Valorian general, finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue and deception. After making a deal with the emperor to spare the life of Arin, whom she loves, Kestrel must navigate her new role as the fiancée of the emperor's son while secretly aiding the Herrani rebellion against Valorian oppression. As she moves through the opulent halls of power, Kestrel struggles with her dual identity as a spy and a high-society lady. Her actions have far-reaching consequences, and she must outwit those who would uncover her treachery, all while grappling with her feelings for Arin and her commitment to her people. The novel builds to a climax that sets the stage for the final confrontation in the trilogy, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

The Shadow Society

Marie Rutkoski, 2012

The Crown: The Selection

Kiera Cass, 2016

Spy for the Queen of Scots

Theresa Breslin, 2012

Redemptor: Raybearer

Jordan Ifueko, 2021

Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels

Tọlá Okogwu, 2023

Strange the Dreamer

Laini Taylor, 2017

When I Dream

Blake, 2021

Ember Queen: Ash Princess

Laura Sebastian, 2020