House of Flame and Shadow vs The Ballad of Falling Dragons: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy Romance, Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction
House of Flame and Shadow
The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than…
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The Ballad of Falling Dragons
“Moonbeam. A moonfall is coming.” Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor—a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the quickest read — about 13 hours vs 15 for House of Flame and Shadow.
- House of Flame and Shadow has the widest readership — 5553 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| House of Flame and Shadow | The Ballad of Falling Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.9 (566) | 4.0 (46) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (5553) | 4.5 (222) |
Reception
| House of Flame and Shadow | The Ballad of Falling Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5553 | 222 |
| Editions | 3 | 4 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 28560 | — |
| Pages | 848 | 720 |