#189 in Fantasy
City of Stairs (The Divine Cities Book 1)
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 406 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 69% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 406 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Pretty hard to review this book. To me, it tries to do too many things at once or trying to please too many audiences; the ideas are good but the execution is so-so. The world-building is intriguing with a pleasant amount of bizarre/disturbing creatures. However, the characters are bland and the whole book reads similar to a mystery/detective story rather than a fantasy novel. Still a good book nonetheless, I just wish it was more epic/high fantasy rather than urban fantasy...”
Frequently asked
What is City of Stairs (The Divine Cities Book 1) rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 406 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is City of Stairs (The Divine Cities Book 1) worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 406 ratings, which puts it ahead of 6 % of the Fantasy shelf.
Where does City of Stairs (The Divine Cities Book 1) rank?
#189 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
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