Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous
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STARDEW VALLEY meets STUDIO GHIBLI in a charming cozy fantasy about healing, redemption, and the subtle magic of simple living. Perfect for fans of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and The Spellshop. Welcome home, weary…
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 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me highest: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4 · Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous 3.8.
- Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me.
- Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous has the widest readership — 3786 ratings behind its score.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me runs the darker storyline; Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (3786) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (15) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (5) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3786 | 534 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Want to read | 30983 | — |
| Reading it now | 900 | — |
| Written reviews | 1017 | — |
| Pages | 310 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous 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, Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous (310 pages, ≈ 5 h 44 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.