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Things We Never Got Over vs The Way of Kings

A side-by-side mood, spice, and trope comparison to help you pick your next read.

Things We Never Got Over cover

Things We Never Got Over

by Lucy Score

small-town-romancecontemporary-romancegrumpy-sunshine
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Spice
572
Pages
4.12
Rating
VS
The Way of Kings cover

The Way of Kings

by Brandon Sanderson

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyAdult Fantasy
🌶️ 1/5
Spice
1007
Pages
4.65
Rating
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Head-to-Head Comparison

Things We Never Got Over (left) vs The Way of Kings (right)
88%
Romance
10%
0%
Fantasy
100%
60%
Pacing
60%
40%
Darkness
60%
Shared DNA

What They Have in Common

Comedy FunEmotionalWittyFunnyIntense
Key Differences

Where They Diverge

  • Things We Never Got Over is spicier (4/5 vs 1/5)
  • Things We Never Got Over is shorter (572p vs 1007p)
  • Things We Never Got Over leans more fun, spicy
  • The Way of Kings leans more Epic & Immersive, Found Family

The Verdict

Read Lucy Score if you want steamy and fun. Read Brandon Sanderson if you want action-packed and epic.

FAQ

Things We Never Got Over vs The Way of Kings — Questions

It depends on your taste. Lucy Score tends toward steamy, fun vibes, while Brandon Sanderson leans action-packed, epic. Both are excellent.

Lucy Score generally writes spicier content (avg 3.6/5 vs 0.1/5).

Start with Lucy Score if you want contemporary romance. Start with Brandon Sanderson if fantasy appeals more.

They share Comedy DNA, but their moods and writing styles are distinct.

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Every Sort By Cravings profile is written after a full read-through — not scraped from publisher blurbs. We cross-reference BookTok discussions, Goodreads reviews, and 500+ reader reactions before publishing any mood tag, spice rating, or compatibility note. Read our editorial standards.