The invasion of the Tearling vs The Priory of the Orange Tree: Which Should You Read?
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The invasion of the Tearling
With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal…
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The invasion of the Tearling is the quickest read — about 9 hours vs 15 for The Priory of the Orange Tree.
- The Priory of the Orange Tree has the widest readership — 905 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The invasion of the Tearling | The Priory of the Orange Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (101) | 4.1 (905) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (293) | 4.5 (730) |
Reception
| The invasion of the Tearling | The Priory of the Orange Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 293 | 905 |
| Editions | 9 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 13157 |
| Pages | 536 | 848 |