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Violence
A lot
Significant war violence; the trilogy's conclusion involves major battles and significant losses
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Rutkoski's YA historical register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild YA romantic content between Kestrel and Arin
Substance Use
Barely any
Some period-appropriate drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; the weight of the trilogy's political and personal choices reach their culmination
What this book is about
The third Winner's Trilogy novel brings Kestrel and Arin's story to its conclusion as war between the empire and Herran intensifies. Rutkoski writes YA historical fantasy with genuine craft; the battle sequences are significant and the emotional stakes between the leads are high. The romance is sweet and the political complexity is earned. For YA readers who have followed the trilogy.
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