10 audiobooks for fans of Prince of Thorns
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Grey Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 2
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.41 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (38.6K) ★ 4.68 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Nona Grey studies mystical arts while choosing her path among the convent's orders: warrior, spy, mystic, or bride of the Ancestor.
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Holy Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 3
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.36 ABR Score (35.2K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (31.8K) ★ 4.66 Audible (3.4K)More about this pick
Nona Grey's journey concludes as she faces final trials while the empire crumbles under ice and invasion. Heather O'Neill guides listeners through the climactic battles and revelations.
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Red Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 1
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.19 ABR Score (70.2K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (63.4K) ★ 4.47 Audible (6.8K)More about this pick
Young Nona Grey enters a convent where girls train as holy assassins, wielding rare blood talents in a dying world orbiting a red sun. Heather O'Neill captures both the brutal training and mystical elements with fierce precision.
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Prince of Fools
The Red Queen's War • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.02 ABR Score (39.8K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (35.5K) ★ 4.35 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Prince Jalan prefers wine and women to warfare, but a Norse warrior's magical curse forces him on a quest across Lawrence's brutal Broken Empire alongside an undead companion.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter • Book 1
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
Why this book?
Both feature protagonists discovering hidden magical worlds, though Rowling's whimsical coming-of-age narrative offers a lighter, more hopeful counterpoint to Lawrence's darker exploration of power and revenge. Jim Dale's energetic narration creates the same immersive audiobook experience as Clamp's performance, making both equally engaging for long listening sessions.
★ 4.96 ABR Score (11.7M ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (11.5M) ★ 4.91 Audible (203.3K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's gift for character voices makes every Hogwarts inhabitant distinct—from Hagrid's gentle rumble to Snape's cutting drawl.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter (Full-Cast Editions) • Book 2
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Kit Harington, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Daniel Mays, Mark Addy, Simon Pegg, Cush Jumbo, Alex Hassell, Gemma Whelan, Indira Varma, Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, Arabella Stanton
★ 4.74 ABR Score (4.5M ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)More about this pick
Kit Harington joins the returning cast as Hogwarts faces an ancient monster that petrifies students and threatens the school's very existence.
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The Hobbit
Middle-earth • Book 1
by J.R.R. Tolkien, Douglas A. Anderson, Michael Hague, Jemima Catlin
Narrated by Rob Inglis
★ 4.69 ABR Score (4.6M ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.76 Audible (66.8K)More about this pick
Rob Inglis becomes the definitive voice of Middle-earth, creating distinct personalities for dwarves, elves, and one unforgettable dragon named Smaug.
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The Alloy of Law
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both works deliver morally complex protagonists navigating corrupt systems with sharp wit and strategic brilliance, though Sanderson's novella offers a more propulsive, action-driven listening experience that balances the darker introspection of Prince of Thorns with greater narrative momentum and world-building clarity.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (335.9K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (294.2K) ★ 4.72 Audible (41.7K)More about this pick
Wax returns from the frontier to inherit his family's city estate, bringing gunslinger skills to an industrial world with railroads and electricity. Michael Kramer voices this Mistborn sequel that trades epic fantasy for steampunk detective work with familiar magical rules.
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Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Castle • Book 1
by Diana Wynne Jones
Narrated by Jenny Sterlin
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver immersive fantasy worlds through skilled narration, though Jones offers a lighter counterpoint to Lawrence's darkness with her whimsical exploration of agency and self-discovery. The sharp wit and emotional complexity in Sterlin's performance provide a refreshing tonal shift while maintaining the character-driven storytelling that makes prolonged listening rewarding.
★ 4.51 ABR Score (467.2K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (453.3K) ★ 4.7 Audible (13.9K)More about this pick
Sophie's curse transforms her into an old woman, leading to her job cleaning house for the vain wizard Howl in his walking castle. Jenny Sterlin brings warmth to this tale where self-doubt becomes literal transformation and true character shines through magical chaos.
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Sabriel
Abhorsen/The Old Kingdom • Book 1
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Tim Curry
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver darkly atmospheric fantasy with morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous magical worlds, while Tim Curry's distinctive narration matches James Clamp's skill in bringing gritty, intense storytelling to life. Sabriel offers similarly immersive worldbuilding with a bleaker tone and explores themes of duty and power that will resonate with listeners drawn to Prince of Thorns' unflinching narrative voice.
★ 4.37 ABR Score (227.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (219.2K) ★ 4.64 Audible (8.6K)More about this pick
Sabriel must cross into the Old Kingdom to find her missing father, armed with necromantic bells and facing the undead. Tim Curry's legendary voice work brings both whimsy and genuine menace to this dark fantasy world.
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