Audiobooks Like Dawnshard

10 audiobooks for fans of Dawnshard

1. 1

   

   The Way of Kings

   The Cosmere • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   ★ 4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)

   45h 30m listening time • Released 2010

   On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.

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   On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.

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2. 2

   

   The Hero of Ages

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems that define Sanderson's storytelling, with Michael Kramer's narration providing the same authoritative presence that grounds the narrative. The extended runtime allows for deeper character development and world-building complexity, rewarding listeners who appreciated Dawnshard's tightly-plotted fantasy with an immersive, multi-layered experience.

   Why this book?

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems that define Sanderson's storytelling, with Michael Kramer's narration providing the same authoritative presence that grounds the narrative. The extended runtime allows for deeper character development and world-building complexity, rewarding listeners who appreciated Dawnshard's tightly-plotted fantasy with an immersive, multi-layered experience.

   ★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)

   ★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)

   27h 25m listening time • Released 2008

   Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.

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   Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.

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3. 3

   

   The Final Empire

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Final Empire expands on Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling with the same narrative clarity Michael Kramer brings to Dawnshard, while offering a fuller immersion into an epic fantasy world that rewards the extended 25-hour listening experience. Both works share a focus on ordinary characters discovering their potential within systems of oppression, making the longer runtime feel purposeful rather than indulgent.

   Why this book?

   The Final Empire expands on Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling with the same narrative clarity Michael Kramer brings to Dawnshard, while offering a fuller immersion into an epic fantasy world that rewards the extended 25-hour listening experience. Both works share a focus on ordinary characters discovering their potential within systems of oppression, making the longer runtime feel purposeful rather than indulgent.

   ★ 4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)

   ★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)

   24h 39m listening time • Released 2008

   Street thief Vin discovers she can ingest metals to gain magical powers, then joins a heist to overthrow an immortal emperor. Sanderson creates a unique magic system where swallowing steel lets you fly and pewter enhances strength.

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   Street thief Vin discovers she can ingest metals to gain magical powers, then joins a heist to overthrow an immortal emperor. Sanderson creates a unique magic system where swallowing steel lets you fly and pewter enhances strength.

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4. 4

   

   The Gathering Storm

   The Wheel of Time • Book 12

   by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   The Gathering Storm expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems that Sanderson perfects in Dawnshard, while Kramer and Reading's dual narration creates the same immersive vocal experience across a much grander canvas. Those invested in Sanderson's world-building and character-driven storytelling will find the same meticulous attention to detail rewarded over 42 hours of richly layered fantasy.

   Why this book?

   The Gathering Storm expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems that Sanderson perfects in Dawnshard, while Kramer and Reading's dual narration creates the same immersive vocal experience across a much grander canvas. Those invested in Sanderson's world-building and character-driven storytelling will find the same meticulous attention to detail rewarded over 42 hours of richly layered fantasy.

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)

   41h 47m listening time • Released 2013

   Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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   Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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5. 5

   

   Towers of Midnight

   The Wheel of Time • Book 13

   by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   Towers of Midnight expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems that Sanderson brings to Dawnshard, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration creates the same immersive listening experience across a sprawling fantasy world. The shared themes of sacrifice, duty, and redemption deepen considerably in this substantial audiobook, rewarding listeners who appreciated Sanderson's character-driven storytelling with hundreds of hours of richly layered narrative.

   Why this book?

   Towers of Midnight expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems that Sanderson brings to Dawnshard, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration creates the same immersive listening experience across a sprawling fantasy world. The shared themes of sacrifice, duty, and redemption deepen considerably in this substantial audiobook, rewarding listeners who appreciated Sanderson's character-driven storytelling with hundreds of hours of richly layered narrative.

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)

   38h 21m listening time • Released 2010

   Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.

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   Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.

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6. 6

   

   The Well of Ascension

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 2

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Well of Ascension deepens the epic fantasy world-building and intricate magic systems that Sanderson establishes, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing the same immersive gravitas to an expansive 29-hour journey. Those drawn to Dawnshard's exploration of duty and sacrifice will find these themes richly developed across a sprawling narrative that rewards deep listening.

   Why this book?

   The Well of Ascension deepens the epic fantasy world-building and intricate magic systems that Sanderson establishes, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing the same immersive gravitas to an expansive 29-hour journey. Those drawn to Dawnshard's exploration of duty and sacrifice will find these themes richly developed across a sprawling narrative that rewards deep listening.

   ★ 4.70 ABR Score (745.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (73.7K)

   28h 56m listening time • Released 2009

   After killing the immortal Lord Ruler, street thief turned Mistborn Vin must defend the capital from three armies while ancient prophecies suggest an even greater threat approaches. Kramer voices this complex middle volume expertly.

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   After killing the immortal Lord Ruler, street thief turned Mistborn Vin must defend the capital from three armies while ancient prophecies suggest an even greater threat approaches. Kramer voices this complex middle volume expertly.

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   The Lost Metal

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 7

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Lost Metal deepens the intricate magic systems and character arcs that made Dawnshard compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration maintains the same immersive quality across an expansive story that rewards long-form audiobook listening. Both works showcase Sanderson's masterful worldbuilding and exploration of duty, sacrifice, and personal growth within richly detailed fantasy settings.

   Why this book?

   The Lost Metal deepens the intricate magic systems and character arcs that made Dawnshard compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration maintains the same immersive quality across an expansive story that rewards long-form audiobook listening. Both works showcase Sanderson's masterful worldbuilding and exploration of duty, sacrifice, and personal growth within richly detailed fantasy settings.

   ★ 4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)

   18h 46m listening time • Released 2022

   Wax faces his final confrontation with the Set as Scadrial hurtles toward an explosive conclusion to Sanderson's second Mistborn era. Michael Kramer has been the voice of this world for years, and his familiarity with every character pays off brilliantly here.

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   Wax faces his final confrontation with the Set as Scadrial hurtles toward an explosive conclusion to Sanderson's second Mistborn era. Michael Kramer has been the voice of this world for years, and his familiarity with every character pays off brilliantly here.

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   The Bands of Mourning

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Bands of Mourning deepens the intricate magic systems and world-building that made Dawnshard compelling, while Michael Kramer's consistent narration maintains the same immersive listening experience across both works. Sanderson's signature blend of mystery, action, and character-driven storytelling expands dramatically in this longer novel, rewarding listeners who appreciated his narrative craftsmanship with a more expansive adventure.

   Why this book?

   The Bands of Mourning deepens the intricate magic systems and world-building that made Dawnshard compelling, while Michael Kramer's consistent narration maintains the same immersive listening experience across both works. Sanderson's signature blend of mystery, action, and character-driven storytelling expands dramatically in this longer novel, rewarding listeners who appreciated his narrative craftsmanship with a more expansive adventure.

   ★ 4.66 ABR Score (220.8K ratings)

   ★ 4.4 Goodreads (193.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (27.4K)

   14h 41m listening time • Released 2016

   Wax and his crew pursue the Lord Ruler's legendary metalminds in a steampunk world where magic meets technology. Kramer's consistent narration grounds readers as Sanderson introduces new magic systems and expands his world's mythology beyond Scadrial's borders.

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   Wax and his crew pursue the Lord Ruler's legendary metalminds in a steampunk world where magic meets technology. Kramer's consistent narration grounds readers as Sanderson introduces new magic systems and expands his world's mythology beyond Scadrial's borders.

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   Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

   The Cosmere

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   ★ 4.64 ABR Score (85.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.82 Audible (18.7K)

   22h 31m listening time • Released 2016

   This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.

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   This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.

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    Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

    Hoid's Travails • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson, Aliya Chen

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    Both audiobooks feature the same exceptional narrative chemistry between Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, whose dual narration brings depth to Sanderson's intricate world-building and character-driven storytelling. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter expands on the philosophical themes and imaginative magic systems that make Dawnshard compelling, while the extended runtime allows for richer emotional development and immersive listening.

    Why this book?

    Both audiobooks feature the same exceptional narrative chemistry between Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, whose dual narration brings depth to Sanderson's intricate world-building and character-driven storytelling. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter expands on the philosophical themes and imaginative magic systems that make Dawnshard compelling, while the extended runtime allows for richer emotional development and immersive listening.

    ★ 4.57 ABR Score (121.8K ratings)

    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (118.7K) ★ 4.82 Audible (3.1K)

    14h 43m listening time • Released 2024

    Two souls from opposite worlds—gardens versus nightmares, spirits versus technology—swap bodies and must save each other's realities. Reading and Kramer handle the dual perspectives with their trademark precision, switching seamlessly between meditative wonder and urban tension.

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    Two souls from opposite worlds—gardens versus nightmares, spirits versus technology—swap bodies and must save each other's realities. Reading and Kramer handle the dual perspectives with their trademark precision, switching seamlessly between meditative wonder and urban tension.

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