Special Monsters Unit vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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Special Monsters Unit
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Trouble is brewing in Nexus, and for some reason, they think I can stop it. Some people are born to greatness. My mother wanted to strangle me at birth. I've not had an easy life, not in a world that thrives on magic.…
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 · Special Monsters Unit 3.9.
- Special Monsters Unit is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me.
- Special Monsters Unit has the widest readership — 826 ratings behind its score.
- Special Monsters Unit runs the darker storyline; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Special Monsters Unit | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (826) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (2) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (29) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| Special Monsters Unit | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 826 | 534 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Want to read | 367 | — |
| Reading it now | 243 | — |
| Written reviews | 71 | — |
| Pages | 247 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Special Monsters Unit 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, Special Monsters Unit 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Special Monsters Unit or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Special Monsters Unit is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Special Monsters Unit (247 pages, ≈ 4 h 34 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: Special Monsters Unit or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Special Monsters Unit: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.