The Knave and the Moon vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?

Cover of The Knave and the Moon The Knave and the Moon Rachel Gillig · 2026 ★★★★☆ 4.3 400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Moderate
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Rachel Gillig, the queen of gothic romantasy, returns with higher stakes, darker mysteries, and deeper longings in this gorgeous sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling sensation The Knight and the Moth. Aisling…

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Cover of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Ilona Andrews · 2026 ★★★★☆ 4.4 480 pages · ≈ 8 h 53 m · Moderate
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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

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Scores by source

The Knave and the MoonThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Hardcover 4.3 (11) 4.2 (117)
Apple Books 4.5 (71) 4.5 (534)
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Reception

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Ratings 71 534
Editions 1 3
Pages 400 480
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Questions readers ask

Which is rated higher: The Knave and the Moon 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 Knave and the Moon 4.3/5).

Which is shorter to read: The Knave and the Moon or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?

The Knave and the Moon is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Knave and the Moon (400 pages, ≈ 7 h 24 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).

Which is harder to read: The Knave and the Moon or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Knave and the Moon: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.

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