10 audiobooks for fans of Kushiel's Dart
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Kushiel's Avatar
Phèdre's Trilogy • Book 3
by Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.41 ABR Score (39.5K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (38.0K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Phèdre completes her trilogy by journeying to darkest Africa to free her protégé from slavery and divine curse. Anne Flosnik handles 31 hours of Carey's lush, sensual fantasy world.
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Ship of Magic
Liveship Traders • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
Why this book?
Anne Flosnik's narration brings the same lush, immersive quality to Ship of Magic's intricate character studies and morally complex world-building that made Kushiel's Dart so compelling. Both epics balance sweeping fantasy narratives with intimate emotional depth and feature richly layered prose that rewards the extended audiobook format.
★ 4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Sentient ships carved from wizardwood that awaken only after three generations die aboard—Hobb's opening to the Liveship saga explores how families sacrifice everything for these magical vessels. The extensive runtime allows full immersion in this maritime fantasy world.
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Ship of Destiny
The Liveship Traders • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)More about this pick
Liveships awaken to their true nature as dragons while Bingtown faces destruction and families fight for survival in this sweeping conclusion.
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The Mad Ship
The Liveship Traders • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)More about this pick
Pirate king Kennit captures the sentient ship Vivacia while competing with young Wintrow for the vessel's affections. Anne Flosnik handles the complex cast and ship's growing bloodlust across this epic 34-hour journey.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both epics deliver immersive, character-driven narratives with intricate magic systems and explore themes of identity and destiny against sprawling, richly imagined worlds. Michael Kramer's dynamic narration matches the emotional intensity and scope that Anne Flosnik brings to Kushiel's Dart, making The Hero of Ages equally engaging for listeners seeking a lengthy, deeply layered fantasy experience.
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)More about this pick
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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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
by James Islington
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.70 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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Alchemised
by SenLinYu
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
★ 4.46 ABR Score (237.7K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.9K)More about this pick
A woman with erased memories navigates necromantic warfare while Saskia Maarleveld captures both her confusion and growing power.
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King Sorrow
by Joe Hill
Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Ian Shaw, Kate Mulgrew, Virginia Kull, Dominic Hoffman, Marin Ireland, Tim Sample, Kristen Ariza, Jaime Lamchick, Mike Ortego, Micky Shiloah, Kristen Sieh, Pete Simonelli, Kevin Stillwell, Peter Ganim
★ 4.40 ABR Score (23.5K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.0K)More about this pick
A full cast captures the terror as college student Arthur gets blackmailed into stealing rare books, unleashing something ancient from the library's depths.
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The Wall of Storms
The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 2
by Ken Liu
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both epics deliver intricate political intrigue and morally complex characters across sprawling worlds, with narrators who bring depth to richly layered dialogue and introspection. The Wall of Storms matches Kushiel's Dart in its commitment to exploring power, ambition, and personal agency through immersive, character-driven storytelling that rewards sustained listening.
★ 4.22 ABR Score (10.8K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.59 Audible (662)More about this pick
Emperor Kuni faces invasion from the distant Lyucu empire while struggling to maintain his fragile kingdom's progress and unity. Michael Kramer tackles Liu's epic scope and intricate political maneuvering with authority.
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Kingdom of Ash
Throne of Glass • Book 7
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.91 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (39.0K)More about this pick
Aelin endures torture in an iron coffin while her allies wage final war across multiple kingdoms in this explosive series finale.
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