"The Winners Crime" was not what I had anticipated it to be. This is not a typical fairy tale romance sequel at all. Which in my opinion is fantastic! The first book "The Winners Curse" dealt with more character development and interpersonal relationships. This book within the trilogy went into much deeper world building and politics which aided in the deeper understanding of Valoria And Herran and of Kestral and Arin's disparate worlds. It is a book drenched in longing, misunderstanding, disappointment and mistakes with deeply poetic emotion soaking through and through. I certainly recommend it if you read "The Winners Curse" and enjoyed it. 
 I always do my best to keep reviews spoiler free, but I will say that her fiancee is not the jerk you expect but he is not swoon worthy either. Also, I recommend you read the authors note before the book, I wish I had.