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Book cover of The Winner's Kiss
The Winner's KissMarie RutkoskiThe Winner's Trilogy, book 3

Characters in The Winner's Kiss

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Arin (The Winner's Trilogy)

    A former Herrani slave now fighting the empire in the war, with allies he cannot fully trust.

    Also in The Winner's Curse, The Winner's Crime

  • Kestrel (The Winner's Trilogy)

    A Valorian general's daughter held prisoner in a brutal northern work camp, fighting to keep hold of who she is.

    Also in The Winner's Crime

Supporting characters

  • Ronan (The Winner's Trilogy)

    Also in The Winner's Curse

  • Roshar

    A friend of Arin's whose banter with him runs through the trilogy and who stands beside him in the war.

    Also in The Winner's Crime

  • Prince Verex

    The emperor's son, whose place at the heart of the empire shapes the choices Kestrel and Arin face.

    Also in The Winner's Crime

  • Princess Risha

    Also in The Winner's Crime