The Alchemy of Stone vs The Assassins of Altis: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Steampunk, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction
The Alchemy of Stone
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Mattie, an intelligent automaton skilled in the use of alchemy, finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between gargoyles, the Mechanics, and the Alchemists. With the old order quickly giving way to the new,…
The Assassins of Altis
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Trapped within the dead city of Marandur, Master Mechanic Mari and Mage Alain must escape both merciless barbarians and the pitiless Imperial Legion. Beyond those dangers lie the mightiest and most unforgiving powers…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Assassins of Altis highest: The Assassins of Altis 4.2 · The Alchemy of Stone 3.7.
- The Assassins of Altis has the widest readership — 2716 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Alchemy of Stone | The Assassins of Altis | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.2 (2716) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (17) | 4.2 (23) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (33) |
Reception
| The Alchemy of Stone | The Assassins of Altis | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 17 | 2716 |
| Editions | 2 | 1 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 698 |
| Reading it now | — | 102 |
| Written reviews | — | 137 |
| Wikipedia attention | 142 | — |
| Pages | 324 | — |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Alchemy of Stone or The Assassins of Altis?
The Assassins of Altis has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Assassins of Altis 4.2/5, The Alchemy of Stone 3.7/5).
Which is harder to read: The Alchemy of Stone or The Assassins of Altis?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Alchemy of Stone: Moderate; The Assassins of Altis: Moderate.