Empire of the Dawn vs The Will of the Many: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Empire of the Dawn Empire of the Dawn Jay Kristoff · 2025 ★★★★★ 4.7 789 pages · ≈ 14 h 37 m · Moderate

From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hand sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending…

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Cover of The Will of the Many The Will of the Many James Islington · 2023 ★★★★☆ 4.5 720 pages · ≈ 13 h 20 m · Moderate

The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their…

The verdict

Scores by source

Empire of the DawnThe Will of the Many
Hardcover 4.4 (104) 4.5 (1532)
Apple Books 5.0 (147) 4.5 (2132)

Reception

Empire of the DawnThe Will of the Many
Ratings 147 2132
Editions 6 6
Film adaptations — 1
Pages 789 720

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