Assassin's Fate vs The Rithmatist: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Epic, Action & Adventure, Magic, Fantasy, Fiction
Assassin's Fate
"The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb's Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool's Assassin and Fool's Quest "Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I…
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The Rithmatist
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson: his debut novel for the young adult audienceMore than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony,…
The verdict
- Readers rate Assassin's Fate highest: Assassin's Fate 4.7 · The Rithmatist 4.3.
- The Rithmatist is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 15 for Assassin's Fate.
- The Rithmatist has the widest readership — 76643 ratings behind its score.
- The Rithmatist runs the darker storyline; Assassin's Fate stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Rithmatist
≈ 8h vs 15h for Assassin's Fate
Just want the better-reviewed one?
Assassin's Fate
4.7 vs 4.3 from readers
New to the genre?
The Rithmatist
Light vs Moderate for Assassin's Fate
In the mood for something dark?
The Rithmatist
a darker storyline than Assassin's Fate
Want something lighter?
Assassin's Fate
an easier tone than The Rithmatist
Scores by source
| Assassin's Fate | The Rithmatist | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.7 (52408) | 4.2 (76643) |
| Hardcover | 4.7 (273) | 4.3 (459) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (779) | 4.5 (402) |
Reception
| Assassin's Fate | The Rithmatist | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 52408 | 76643 |
| Editions | 8 | 16 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 37906 | 64245 |
| Reading it now | 2095 | 1893 |
| Written reviews | 5332 | 8720 |
| Wikipedia attention | 1406 | 1595 |
| Pages | 853 | 448 |