The KingThe King
Score Modern
What it's about
After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, has finally taken his father's crown, with the help of his beloved mate, Beth. But the crown weighs heavily as the war with the Lessening Society rages and the Band of Bastards threatens his rule, forcing choices that put everything and everyone at risk.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood is one of the most popular paranormal romance series.
You'll love it if you liked
Lover at Last
The Chosen
Dark SlayerGood to know
It's deep into the Black Dagger Brotherhood series; start with Dark Lover.
By the numbers
- Readers63 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller33 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #123 of the 233 romances we rank
- #234 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #856 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1585 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Epic
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Quick answers
Is The King worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,585 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The King about?
After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, has finally taken his father's crown, with the help of his beloved mate, Beth. But the crown weighs heavily as the war with the Lessening Society rages and the Band of Bastards threatens his rule, forcing choices that put everything and everyone at risk.
How long does it take to read The King?
About 15 hours (592 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The King?
If you liked it, try Lover at Last by J. R. Ward, The Chosen by J. R. Ward or Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan.