A Fate Inked in Blood vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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A Fate Inked in Blood
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A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the…
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
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Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.\ \ When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn't take…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A Fate Inked in Blood has the widest readership — 715 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| A Fate Inked in Blood | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.8 (228) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (715) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| A Fate Inked in Blood | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 715 | 534 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Pages | 465 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A Fate Inked in Blood or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the higher combined reader rating across sources (This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4/5, A Fate Inked in Blood 4.3/5).
Which is shorter to read: A Fate Inked in Blood or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
A Fate Inked in Blood is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A Fate Inked in Blood (465 pages, ≈ 8 h 37 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: A Fate Inked in Blood or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A Fate Inked in Blood: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.