Blood of the mantis vs Dragonfly falling: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Imaginary wars and battles, English literature, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Fiction
Blood of the mantis
Sequel to Dragonfly Falling. Achaeos the seer has finally tracked down the stolen Shadow Box. But he has only days before this magical artefact will be lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the Empire's dread forces are…
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Dragonfly falling
Sequel to Empire of Black and Gold. The Wasp Empire's armies are on the move - and the city of Tark will be the first to feel their might. Salma and Totho prepare for battle, alongside their Ant-kinden brethren. And…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Blood of the mantis is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 12 for Dragonfly falling.
- Dragonfly falling has the widest readership — 7661 ratings behind its score.
- Dragonfly falling runs the darker storyline; Blood of the mantis stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Blood of the mantis
≈ 8h vs 12h for Dragonfly falling
New to the genre?
Dragonfly falling
Light vs Moderate for Blood of the mantis
In the mood for something dark?
Dragonfly falling
a darker storyline than Blood of the mantis
Want something lighter?
Blood of the mantis
an easier tone than Dragonfly falling
Scores by source
| Blood of the mantis | Dragonfly falling | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (5920) | 4.0 (7661) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (50) | 4.0 (64) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (6) | 5.0 (9) |
Reception
| Blood of the mantis | Dragonfly falling | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5920 | 7661 |
| Editions | 9 | 9 |
| Want to read | 3846 | 4778 |
| Reading it now | 249 | 474 |
| Written reviews | 283 | 404 |
| Pages | 448 | 688 |