10 audiobooks for fans of Ship of Magic
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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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Blood of Dragons
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 4
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.28 ABR Score (41.8K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (39.6K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.2K)More about this pick
Dragons finally claim their ancient city while their keepers undergo mystical transformations that blur the line between human and beast. The emotional weight of this transformation saga resonates deeply through Anne Flosnik's narration.
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City of Dragons
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.20 ABR Score (43.7K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (41.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (2.1K)More about this pick
Dragons and their human keepers finally reach the legendary Elderling city of Kelsingra, but ancient magic brings new dangers. Anne Flosnik's nuanced performance captures each character's growth throughout this epic journey.
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Fool's Fate
The Tawny Man • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
★ 4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)More about this pick
Fitz's final journey to wake a dragon and save the world requires sacrifices that will test every relationship he holds dear.
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Royal Assassin
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)More about this pick
Fitz returns to court as a crippled assassin to find the kingdom under assault by Red Ship Raiders who strip their victims' souls, while political intrigue threatens the royal family from within.
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Assassin's Quest
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)More about this pick
Presumed dead, Fitz emerges scarred to pursue his vanished king while the kingdom crumbles under a usurper's rule. Boehmer handles the marathon conclusion with emotional depth, capturing Fitz's physical and psychological journey toward redemption.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Farseer Trilogy • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Why this book?
Robin Hobb's signature introspective character work and exploration of identity and belonging that defines Ship of Magic flows through The Farseer: Assassin's Apprentice with equally immersive storytelling, though in a more intimate scope that Paul Boehmer's narration captures with remarkable emotional depth. The audiobook's shorter runtime makes it an ideal entry point to Hobb's richly layered fantasy worlds without sacrificing the philosophical complexity and slow-burn character development that made the first book compelling.
★ 4.25 ABR Score (425.6K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (409.2K) ★ 4.43 Audible (16.4K)More about this pick
Royal bastard Fitz trains as a secret assassin while hiding his magical bond with animals in Hobb's fantasy world where such powers mean death.
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Kushiel's Dart
Kushiel's Legacy Universe • Book 1
by Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
Why this book?
Both epics unfold through richly layered narratives with morally complex characters navigating worlds where magic intertwines with political intrigue, and Anne Flosnik's nuanced narration brings the same depth to Kushiel's intricate prose and sprawling cast. The immersive 30+ hour listening experience rewards patient, devoted readers who appreciate character-driven fantasy that explores power, loyalty, and redemption across multiple perspectives.
★ 3.93 ABR Score (88.6K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (84.8K) ★ 4.24 Audible (3.8K)More about this pick
Phèdre serves as courtesan-spy in a fantasy France where pain and pleasure intertwine with political intrigue across this sprawling 31-hour epic. Anne Flosnik handles both the erotic elements and complex worldbuilding with consistent grace.
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Renegade's Magic
Soldier Son • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by John Keating
★ 3.75 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)★ 3.56 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.34 Audible (876)More about this pick
Nevare battles the forest magic consuming his identity while the townsfolk believe they killed him, caught between two peoples who both consider him a traitor.
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