The Bright Sword vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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The Bright Sword
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A New York Times Editors’ Choice • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians Trilogy and “master storyteller” (New York Times) returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King…
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.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the widest readership — 534 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The Bright Sword | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.9 (154) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (289) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| The Bright Sword | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 289 | 534 |
| Editions | 1 | 3 |
| Wikipedia attention | 2666 | — |
| Pages | — | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Bright Sword 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, The Bright Sword 4.3/5).
Which is harder to read: The Bright Sword or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Bright Sword: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.