Shattered Past vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy
Shattered Past
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An elite forces officer with a dreadful reputation.  A bookish paleontologist with a love for mysteries. An ancient stronghold full of secrets that will take both of them to unearth. Professor Lilah Zirkander (yes,…
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
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Shattered Past is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the widest readership — 534 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Shattered Past | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.5 (4) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (222) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| Shattered Past | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 222 | 534 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Pages | 238 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Shattered Past 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, Shattered Past 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Shattered Past or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Shattered Past is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Shattered Past (238 pages, ≈ 4 h 24 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: Shattered Past or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Shattered Past: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.