Empire of the Dawn vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy
Empire of the Dawn
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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…
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
- Readers rate Empire of the Dawn highest: Empire of the Dawn 4.7 · This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 14 for Empire of the Dawn.
- 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
| Empire of the Dawn | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.4 (104) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (147) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| Empire of the Dawn | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 147 | 534 |
| Editions | 6 | 3 |
| Pages | 789 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Empire of the Dawn or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Empire of the Dawn has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Empire of the Dawn 4.7/5, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Empire of the Dawn or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m); Empire of the Dawn (789 pages, ≈ 14 h 37 m).
Which is harder to read: Empire of the Dawn or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Empire of the Dawn: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.