A Tide of Black Steel vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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A Tide of Black Steel
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From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology. A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of…
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 Tide of Black Steel is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the widest readership — 534 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| A Tide of Black Steel | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.8 (13) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (228) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| A Tide of Black Steel | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 228 | 534 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Pages | 357 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A Tide of Black Steel 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 Tide of Black Steel 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: A Tide of Black Steel or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
A Tide of Black Steel is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A Tide of Black Steel (357 pages, ≈ 6 h 37 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: A Tide of Black Steel or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A Tide of Black Steel: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.