#175 in Fantasy
The Strength of the Few
- 736
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list, peaked at #2
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About the book
The Strength of the Few is an epic fantasy novel by Australian author James Islington. Published in 2025 by Gallery / Saga Press, it is the second installment in The Hierarchy series, following The Will of the Many (2023).
Reading order · Hierarchy
- The Will of the ManyStart hereThe Will of the Many8.98.9 / 10
- The Strength of the FewThis book
8.28.2 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 610 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 77% 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 | 610 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This is a tough review to write. I hyped myself up a lot after having an amazing time with The Will of the Many, and sadly, this book just didn’t deliver for me. But before I start I will like to say that James dialog writing is really good, good emotional delivery from the characters and while I think James dropped the ball on this one I'm still interesting on whats next. Now the review. I think James went a bit over-ambitious with the three separate plotlines in a single book. While each one is interesting, in my opinion the execution wasn’t what I had hoped for. Book 1 had incredible world…”
Frequently asked
What is The Strength of the Few rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 610 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Strength of the Few worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 610 ratings, which puts it ahead of 13 % of the Fantasy shelf.
How long does it take to read The Strength of the Few?
About 13 hours at an average reading pace — 736 pages.
Where does The Strength of the Few rank?
#175 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
Was The Strength of the Few a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #2. Sales are shown here but never scored.
Which volume of the series is The Strength of the Few?
Volume 2 of 2 in Hierarchy. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is The Strength of the Few?
It has 736 pages — longer than 82% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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