The Assassins of Altis vs The Emperor’s Edge: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Steampunk, Fantasy, Fiction
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 Emperor’s Edge
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An enforcer wanted dead for crimes she didn’t commit... An assassin wanted dead for crimes he did commit… Normally, they would be enemies, but they both seek the same thing: exoneration. Unfortunately, a nefarious…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Assassins of Altis highest: The Assassins of Altis 4.2 · The Emperor’s Edge 3.8.
- The Assassins of Altis has the widest readership — 2716 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Assassins of Altis | The Emperor’s Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (2716) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (23) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (33) | — |
Reception
| The Assassins of Altis | The Emperor’s Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2716 | 1 |
| Editions | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 698 | — |
| Reading it now | 102 | — |
| Written reviews | 137 | — |
| Pages | — | 326 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Assassins of Altis or The Emperor’s Edge?
The Assassins of Altis has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Assassins of Altis 4.2/5, The Emperor’s Edge 3.8/5).
Which is harder to read: The Assassins of Altis or The Emperor’s Edge?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Assassins of Altis: Moderate; The Emperor’s Edge: Moderate.