The Dragons of Dorcastle vs The Emperor’s Edge: Which Should You Read?

Cover of The Dragons of Dorcastle The Dragons of Dorcastle Jack Campbell · 2015 ★★★★☆ 4.1 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate

Dematr is a world ruled by the diametrically opposed Mage and Mechanic Guilds. For centuries, the two Great Guilds have been bitter rivals. But now a Storm approaches, one that could sweep away everything that humans…

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Cover of The Emperor’s Edge The Emperor’s Edge C j cherryh · 2010 ★★★★☆ 3.8 326 pages · ≈ 6 h 02 m · Moderate

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 Dragons of DorcastleThe Emperor’s Edge
Hardcover 4.0 (40) —
Apple Books 4.5 (35) —

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The Dragons of DorcastleThe Emperor’s Edge
Ratings 40 1
Editions 2 1
Pages 336 326

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