This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me vs Upon the Forge of Battle: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy
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…
Upon the Forge of Battle
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The epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy—a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism.As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be…
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The verdict
- Readers rate This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me highest: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4 · Upon the Forge of Battle 4.2.
- Upon the Forge of Battle is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me.
- This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the widest readership — 534 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | Upon the Forge of Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.2 (117) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (534) | 4.5 (31) |
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Reception
| This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | Upon the Forge of Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 534 | 31 |
| Editions | 3 | — |
| Pages | 480 | 366 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me or Upon the Forge of Battle?
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me has the higher combined reader rating across sources (This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4/5, Upon the Forge of Battle 4.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me or Upon the Forge of Battle?
Upon the Forge of Battle is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Upon the Forge of Battle (366 pages, ≈ 6 h 47 m); This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me or Upon the Forge of Battle?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate; Upon the Forge of Battle: Moderate.