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"The Curse of Molly McGee" Molly McGee was a young girl who lived in a small town nestled in the hills. She was known for her fiery red hair and bright green eyes. From a young age, Molly had always felt like she was different from others. She had an air of mystery about her that seemed to unsettle the townspeople. Legend had it that Molly was cursed by an ancient witch who had been wronged by her ancestors. The curse was said to bring misfortune and tragedy to all those who crossed paths with Molly.

So much happens in this novel, I was overwhelmed. As the world is such a mix of 18th century, and futuristic culture, it’s simple to understand. Not a lot of world building needs to occur. This book is more about relationships and the social implications. If you like period dramas, then this is for you. But, if you also like fast paced novels, then ‘The Winner’s Curse’ doesn’t fail to impress.

There s a lot of dramatic irony when it comes to Arin, who s been specifically placed in Kestrel s household as a traitor, to gain information needed for a rebellion. The Winner s Curse by Marie Rutkoski Also by this author The Winner s Crime The Winner s Trilogy, 2 , The Winner s Kiss The Winner s Trilogy, 3 Series The Winner s Trilogy 1 Also in this series The Winner s Crime The Winner s Trilogy, 2 Published by Macmillan on March 4, 2014 Genres Dystopian, Fantasy Magic, Love Romance, Politics Government Pages 355 Format Paperback Source Purchased Goodreads.

The curse was said to bring misfortune and tragedy to all those who crossed paths with Molly. People whispered in hushed tones about the curse and warned their children to stay away from her. Despite the rumors and tales, Molly remained kind-hearted and continued to go about her daily life.

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The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Romance
Published by: Bloomsbury
Pages: 359
Format: E-Book
Rating: ★★★★
Series: The Winner’s Crime (#2)
Where to Find: Goodreads | Amazon

First of all, the cover is beautiful. Whoever designed it deserves a medal. This book has been sat on my Kindle bookshelf for a while, and since it’s 2015, I thought I’d clear out my shelves and start reading books I bought six months ago. When I clicked on to ‘The Winner’s Curse’, I had no idea what to expect. What I got was an odd mixture of fantasy and historical fiction.

‘The Winner’s Curse’ is about a girl called Kestrel, who is the daughter of a general. In the first chapter, she buys a slave for a lot of money. (The way the girls dress and the whole slavery thing led me to believe this was 18th century fiction, expect the currency is ‘keystones’, hence fantasy.) It doesn’t take long for you to realise that Kestrel is going to fall in love with the slave, called Arin. But of course, that’s socially unacceptable.

Women must marry at the age of 20, or enlist in the army, so this world is not entirely patriarchal. It was definitely an odd blend of ideas, but it certainly was original. Kestrel doesn’t want to marry, or be part of the army, she wants to play the piano. But ‘the arts’ are reserved for slaves.

Because the book is told from a third person perspective, we get to read about both Kestrel and Arin. There’s a lot of dramatic irony when it comes to Arin, who’s been specifically placed in Kestrel’s household as a traitor, to gain information needed for a rebellion. The reader knows this, but Kestrel doesn’t, which leads to some tension.

Although Kestrel is interested in music, this doesn’t mean this isn’t capable on the battlefield. She offers to duel a man for the life of her slave and comes out with a victory, because of her cunning. Generally, Kestrel is a very strong character who is easy to sympathise with and read about.

The romance between the two is stunted by their social position, however, after 60% of the novel has progressed, the tables turn. Kestrel gets to experience what life as a slave is like (although I won’t tell you why, because…spoilers.)

So much happens in this novel, I was overwhelmed. As the world is such a mix of 18th century, and futuristic culture, it’s simple to understand. Not a lot of world building needs to occur. This book is more about relationships and the social implications. If you like period dramas, then this is for you. But, if you also like fast paced novels, then ‘The Winner’s Curse’ doesn’t fail to impress.

What I liked so much about this book is how much the title is relevant. With some YA books, you wonder how abstract the title is and what it means, but ‘The Winner’s Curse’ is explained within the first chapter.

Overall, I’d give this book 4 stars because I was very impressed with the plot, how quick it was to read and how well developed the characters were. The was an excellent debut to a trilogy, and I am in possession of ‘The Winner’s Crime’, the sequel, so stay turned to see if this trilogy continues a steak of goodness.

She had a genuine love for nature and spent most of her time wandering through the woods, often accompanied by her loyal dog, Charlie. One day, while exploring the woods, Molly stumbled upon an old book hidden beneath the mossy roots of a gnarled oak tree. Intrigued, she opened it and discovered that it was a spell book. The pages were filled with ancient incantations and recipes for potions. Driven by curiosity, Molly began experimenting with the spells and potions, hoping to find a way to break the curse that had plagued her family for generations. She spent hours pouring over the old book, practicing incantations and brewing potions with meticulous care. As time went on, Molly noticed that strange things started happening in the town. Crops failed, storms raged, and illness spread like wildfire. The townspeople became convinced that Molly was to blame for the misfortunes that had befallen them. Feeling hopeless and misunderstood, Molly decided to leave the town in search of answers. She packed her belongings, bid farewell to Charlie, and set off on a journey to find the witch who had cursed her family. Months turned into years as Molly explored the world, searching for clues and allies who could help her in her quest. Along the way, she met others who had been touched by the curse, all seeking redemption and freedom. Together, they formed a group of outcasts, united in their desire to break the curse and reclaim their lives. They traveled through treacherous forests, crossed perilous seas, and faced countless obstacles. But through it all, Molly remained determined and hopeful. After years of searching, Molly finally found the witch who had cursed her family. In a climactic battle, she confronted the witch and demanded that the curse be lifted. Exhausted from their struggle, the witch agreed, realizing the pain and suffering the curse had caused. As the curse was lifted, Molly felt a weight lifted off her shoulders. The town slowly began to recover from the misfortunes that had plagued it for so long. Molly returned to her hometown a hero, embraced by her once skeptical neighbors. The curse of Molly McGee had come to an end, replaced by a newfound hope and unity. Molly's journey had not only freed herself but had brought redemption to all those who had been affected by the curse. From that day forward, Molly's red hair and green eyes were no longer seen as a sign of doom but as a symbol of resilience and strength..

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