Dearly, beloved vs Once Bitten: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Zombies, Romance, Fiction
Dearly, beloved
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"It's 2196, and the city of New London is now markedly changed. Political and social tensions are building around the advent of the "civilized" undead, and there's violence in the streets. When that violence hits close…
Once Bitten
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Thrills, chills, and a smoldering sexy hero combine to unforgettable effect in Bianca D'Arc's irresistible new novel of paranormal romance...When police officer Sarah Petit investigates a disturbance in an abandoned…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Once Bitten highest: Once Bitten 4.3 · Dearly, beloved 4.0.
- Once Bitten is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for Dearly, beloved.
- Once Bitten has the widest readership — 17 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Dearly, beloved | Once Bitten | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Books | 4.5 (12) | 5.0 (17) |
Reception
| Dearly, beloved | Once Bitten | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12 | 17 |
| Editions | 6 | 2 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 82 |
| Pages | 480 | 370 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Dearly, beloved or Once Bitten?
Once Bitten has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Once Bitten 4.3/5, Dearly, beloved 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Dearly, beloved or Once Bitten?
Once Bitten is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Once Bitten (370 pages, ≈ 6 h 51 m); Dearly, beloved (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: Dearly, beloved or Once Bitten?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Dearly, beloved: Moderate; Once Bitten: Moderate.