The Strength of the Few vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?

Cover of The Strength of the Few The Strength of the Few James Islington · 2025 ★★★★☆ 4.4 736 pages · ≈ 13 h 38 m · Moderate

Omne trium perfectum The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But with all that has happened-with what I fear is coming-I am not sure it…

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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

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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Scores by source

The Strength of the FewThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Hardcover 4.1 (616) 4.2 (117)
Apple Books 4.5 (1112) 4.5 (534)

Reception

The Strength of the FewThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Ratings 1112 534
Editions 4 3
Film adaptations 1 —
Pages 736 480

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