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The winner's kiss follows Kestrel and Arin as they navigate a world divided between the East and the West. Their loyalties and emotions are tested as they are drawn into a contest where the cost of victory is unclear. In this universe of fantasy elements, the twins grapple with loyalty, identity, and the power of love.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marie Rutkoski
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