The Shadow of the Gods vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
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The Shadow of the Gods
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A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo cross the land of Vigrið,…
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.
- The Shadow of the Gods has the widest readership — 1039 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The Shadow of the Gods | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 5.0 (2) | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1039) | 4.5 (534) |
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Reception
| The Shadow of the Gods | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1039 | 534 |
| Editions | 7 | 3 |
| Pages | 512 | 480 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Shadow of the Gods or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
The Shadow of the Gods has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Shadow of the Gods 4.5/5, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Shadow of the Gods or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m); The Shadow of the Gods (512 pages, ≈ 9 h 29 m).
Which is harder to read: The Shadow of the Gods or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Shadow of the Gods: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.