The Assassins of Altis vs The Hidden Masters of Marandur: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Steampunk, Science Fiction, Fantasy
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…
The Hidden Masters of Marandur
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Someone wants to kill Mari, a young steam mechanic in the guild that controls all technology. She has learned that her world of Dematr is headed for a catastrophe that will destroy civilization and that mages really can…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Hidden Masters of Marandur has the widest readership — 3125 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Assassins of Altis | The Hidden Masters of Marandur | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (2716) | 4.1 (3125) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (23) | 4.1 (27) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (33) | 4.5 (39) |
Reception
| The Assassins of Altis | The Hidden Masters of Marandur | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2716 | 3125 |
| Editions | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 698 | 762 |
| Reading it now | 102 | 128 |
| Written reviews | 137 | 164 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Assassins of Altis or The Hidden Masters of Marandur?
The Assassins of Altis has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Assassins of Altis 4.2/5, The Hidden Masters of Marandur 4.1/5).
Which is harder to read: The Assassins of Altis or The Hidden Masters of Marandur?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Assassins of Altis: Moderate; The Hidden Masters of Marandur: Moderate.