BOOK REVIEW: THE WINNER'S CRIME BY MARIE RUTKOSKI

does "of course" even sound like a string of real words anymore
SPOILERS DON'T READ:
okay but what if the general sold out his daughter to the emperor in an attempt to show his allegiance to the emperor and valoria but really he's gonna help kestrel get out of the labor camp because he truly cares for his daughter more than he cares about whether she loves the wrong boy because honestly WHAT KIND OF FATHER DOES THAT????
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[@sydbugnano8431]

When Kestrel was writing the letter, I was so happy. Like yes, Arin is going to understand now! But when Tensen didn't give Arin the letter... Everything inside of me deflated.

[@bookishsophia]

Sydbug Nano YES ME TOO. i was like, "okay, kestrel, this is kind of extremely belated, but i guess better late than never." and then tensen turned it into never. #ANGER #FRUSTRATION

[@stephanywhite8994]

If Tensen gave the note to Arin then Tensen would still be alive, and Kestrel would be fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pierashannon]

Wow so that ending ruined me as a human. Wasn't overly in love with them in book one but by the end of this book I just wanted them together! WHY DO PEOPLE SUCK AT COMMUNICATION SO MUCH

[@AlexLovesTH]

I hate when two main characters have so many unnecessary misunderstandings between them. That being said, I didn't feel it was unnecessary this time. I think a lot of this book was about seeing Kestrel's loyalty to Valoria dwindle down to nothing. Since Jess and her father disowned her she has no reason left to side with her country. I'm really nervous that The Winner's Kiss is referring to the kiss of death . . . Even if it does it with a not so happy ending, I just want a few moments of happiness for Kestrel and Arin TOGETHER. I HAVE HOPE. Sigh, I went back to that scene were Kestrel falls asleep in the grass with the puppy just to cheer myself up. Well, the wait until the next one is gonna suck

[@trulymadlyloveFF]

For a spy master, Tensen is really REALLY reckless and stupid. I'm so mad at him, I don't even sad when he got what he deserved. I just scream at my book "I TOLD YOU SO!" =___= Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go back to my cave of desperation, waiting for the third book to come.

[@BookBFF]

The Winner's Crime managed to avoid 2nd book syndrome which I SUPER appreciated. I think The Winner's Curse was a BIT better too but I *loved* them both!!! I think there was a bit too much star crossed lovers thing going.. but it PAID OFF AT THE END *sobs* How are we supposed to wait a YEAR???? -Lindsay

[@bookishsophia]

Book BFF I DON'T KNOW, LINDSAY, I DON'T KNOW. I JUST NEED A HUG. AND THE THIRD BOOK (OBVIOUSLY).

[@BookBFF]

*BIG HUGS* ... We can just wait together .. for a year... occasionally sobbing...

[@Ashter9]

Everything you said I was saying YEES! We really don't know what Marie will do with the characters and where the plot will go, it can go anywhere. This book was painful and she definitely twisted my emotions. I love the characters and it's hurts to read them go through so much & kestrel basically has no one to turn to. Another cliffhanger, another year to wait. I'm excited but scared for the last book please let them be happy

[@bookishsophia]

***** these cliffhangers are KILLING me. also yeah i'm completely okay with begging marie rutkoski to be nice to kestrel and arin in book 3.

[@krys4281]

I cannot handle the wait for this third book. Literally, because of you convincing me to read the first book - I loved it. Then I told the school librarian about it. Then we looked up the second book. Then she ordered it in for me so I could read it asap. Then I finished it and bought my own copy. Seriously Sophia, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?

[@user-uv6if1jb4f]

Your school librarian is so nice!

[@SophiesSeries]

Such a good review! The ending of this book absolutely KILLED ME!

[@lotusfarmer]

I absolutely love watching your reviews because I completely relate 100%! I love this series and I can't wait for the third book to come out!

[@bookishsophia]

dianafurukawa yay, that makes me so happy!!

[@paigest.laurent5784]

So I just finished The Winner's Crime. Pretty sure I'm dead.

[@AnItalianKnitter]

I'm getting ready to start The Winner's Kiss, and I'm watching your video to refresh my memory. I'm so excited now!

[@hopeortego]

I agree with you. The second book wasn't as good as the first. I also expected the Prince to play a bigger role, but I just ended up finding his character very lack luster. Yes, your word frustrating is perfection. I really wanted Kestrel and Arin to find a way to work together. But instead I felt like there were just too many lies and mind games being played. I really love Arin's character. It was sad to see him have to go through everything he went through because I loved him so much.

[@Lukesimmer]

thank you so much Marie Rutkoski for ripping out my heart and ripping it into tiny little peices and sticking it back togther and shoving it back into my chest. u better revitalize me in book 3. cause im actually dying.

[@monicabooklover256]

the cover is just amazing

[@NN_Vang]

Can I just say how much I love your book reviews? You're so cheerful, articulate, and funny. Keep 'em coming Sophia! As far as TWC, I couldn't sit still after I finished the book. I literally ran out the door for a jog to clear my head. Came home for a hot shower. Watched funny KZbin videos. And STILL couldn't sleep come nighttime. I was dying! I just keep telling myself the last book will fix my broken heart. Right, Marie Rutkowski? RIGHT? ;)

[@BabiieeBoo7]

Seriously I finished this book just now and Watched this and couldn't agree more! Btw WHAT FATHER DOES THAT TO HIS DAUGHTER. My heart broke, I'm wounded and need the next book haha

[@CoolLot]

omg, just finished the book last night and girl, everything you said was on point!!!🙌 this is a really good series,can't wait to get the winner's kiss.

[@Justin-jq6zg]

please please please let kestrel and arin finally be together

[@nyksreads]

I completely agree with everything that you said... the angst nearly killed me. When I realized that the miscommunication would not be resolved, I just wanted to finish the book because it caused me physical pain. (the first book was perfection. this one was heartbreak.) also, just a friendly tip.. rutkoski refers to arin as "ah-rin" (:

[@bookishsophia]

Nyks this one WAS heartbreak. perfect description. and oh my goodness are you serious?? she says it like aaron in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5u4qJh7nZqHbac so that's what i was going off of.

[@reneechong9916]

the 2nd book is actually really good to me but the last 40 pages makes me frustrated and i have to stop about 3 times(listening to music,go on fb all that)to continue reading it until i finish the whole book. Lol i can't believe that i have the same feeling as sophia that we both have a same thought of burning the book when come to the last part xD

[@illuminaticomfirmed6948]

This trilogy sounds like something i should read, I love political fantasy like asoiaf and.

[@Chattermute]

Rewatching your reviews on the first and second book of the Winner's Trilogy in prep for the last book! (Going to reread them too) IM GOING CRAZY I CANT WAIT FOR THE WINNERS KISS HOPEFULLY IT WOULD BE A GREAT ENDING.

[@bente094]

YES thank you! You have put my thought about this book into words, it's absolutely amazing but I also like the first one better. Maybe it was because it was so frustrating for me to read that there were dozens of opportunities for him to find out but it never happened and now my heart aches and I have to wait another year for him to find out.

[@funnylittlebug]

this is my favorite twc review😂

[@caitlinberry3505]

I'm with you on this, I preferred the first book even though i loved the second book as well :)

[@samilily3933]

Omg just finished this today! Loved it

[@bookishsophia]

Sami Lilypad SO HAPPY TO HEAR IT!

[@Bibliosaurusrex]

Oh my goodness i LOVED the Winner's Curse and I'm so excited to read The Winner's Crime :D

[@bookishsophia]

BookDragons i hope you get to it asap!! :-D

[@mehak5902]

I am basically book hungover after this book 😭

[@mehak5902]

I am really just counting the days till the third book comes out and I can finally put an end to my misery *sigh*

[@thatbooktravellife769]

I just finished it. So good. So good. I can't....ugghhh

[@your-future-idol4972]

This book is so frustrating!!! But I love it!

[@mayareads708]

So I wanted until now to read winners kiss (read the first two when they came out) and im listening to this to remerber book 2 but... wtf I dont remember anything :'( why did I wait over a year WHY Shame. I love this serie so much too it doesnt get enough love to be honest

[@bookishsophia]

girl i gotchu. this website saves lives www.bookseriesrecaps.com/what-happened-in-the-winners-crime/

[@hanak5479]

Is the sound not matching up for anyone else?

[@bookishsophia]

Amal Jey ahh! are you sure? it's fine on my computer! D:

[@hanak5479]

thebookbasement Never mind! It's working now :)

[@user-qb5wk2pl7s]

Lol, ive read the 2nd book first accidentally :P

[@Justin-jq6zg]

SO FRUSTRATING ARGH JUST TELL HIM THE TRUTH PLEASE I BEG AND ARGH TENSEN YOU DRIVE ME INSANE

[@kadensymes]

I have a bit of a random question but I was just wondering, do you bring your books with you to school?

[@ronyrugama2343]

I've been trying to read this one but i just can't get pass page 45 :'(

[@bookishsophia]

Rony Rugama oh no!! why is that?

[@LailatulAdnin]

I LOVE HOW EVERYTHING YOU SAY IN THIS VIDEO SPEAKS MY MIND. IT WAS ON HELL OF JOURNEY TO FINISH THIS BOOK, BUT IM GLAD I DID. I REALLY DOO!!!

[@killerbunnyz479]

What editing program do you use if you don't mind me asking.