Audiobooks Like Tress of the Emerald Sea

10 audiobooks for fans of Tress of the Emerald Sea

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   The Bands of Mourning

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same immersive quality to The Bands of Mourning's intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling, while Sanderson's signature blend of humor, adventure, and emotional depth creates a comparably engaging listening experience across both works.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same immersive quality to The Bands of Mourning's intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling, while Sanderson's signature blend of humor, adventure, and emotional depth creates a comparably engaging listening experience across both works.

   ★ 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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   Shadows of Self

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same emotional depth to this darker, more introspective fantasy, while Sanderson's signature magic system and character-driven storytelling create a comparably immersive listening experience that rewards the same investment of attention.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same emotional depth to this darker, more introspective fantasy, while Sanderson's signature magic system and character-driven storytelling create a comparably immersive listening experience that rewards the same investment of attention.

   ★ 4.56 ABR Score (243.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.26 Goodreads (211.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (31.9K)

   12h 37m listening time • Released 2015

   Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.

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   Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.

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   The Alloy of Law

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's narration brings the same warmth and adventurous spirit to this Mistborn novella, which shares Tress's blend of humor, heart, and imaginative world-building despite its darker tone. Both stories prioritize character-driven narratives and whimsical settings that make for equally engaging listening experiences.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's narration brings the same warmth and adventurous spirit to this Mistborn novella, which shares Tress's blend of humor, heart, and imaginative world-building despite its darker tone. Both stories prioritize character-driven narratives and whimsical settings that make for equally engaging listening experiences.

   ★ 4.53 ABR Score (335.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.19 Goodreads (294.2K) ★ 4.72 Audible (41.7K)

   10h 48m listening time • Released 2011

   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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   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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4. 4

   

   Words of Radiance

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   Words of Radiance deepens the intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that make Tress compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration anchors you in an even more expansive world of high stakes and emotional complexity. The dual narration with Kate Reading brings interpersonal dynamics to life with the same care that makes Tress's adventure feel intimate despite its fantastical scope.

   Why this book?

   Words of Radiance deepens the intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that make Tress compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration anchors you in an even more expansive world of high stakes and emotional complexity. The dual narration with Kate Reading brings interpersonal dynamics to life with the same care that makes Tress's adventure feel intimate despite its fantastical scope.

   ★ 4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)

   48h 15m listening time • Released 2014

   Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.

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   Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.

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5. 5

   

   The Way of Kings

   The Cosmere • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   Both works showcase Sanderson's mastery of intricate magic systems and immersive worldbuilding, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing the same sense of epic wonder to The Way of Kings' sprawling narrative that he brings to Tress's more intimate adventure. The second offers a deeper dive into the emotional complexity and philosophical themes that underpin Sanderson's storytelling, rewarding the listener's investment with a richer, more expansive experience.

   Why this book?

   Both works showcase Sanderson's mastery of intricate magic systems and immersive worldbuilding, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing the same sense of epic wonder to The Way of Kings' sprawling narrative that he brings to Tress's more intimate adventure. The second offers a deeper dive into the emotional complexity and philosophical themes that underpin Sanderson's storytelling, rewarding the listener's investment with a richer, more expansive experience.

   ★ 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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   The Hero of Ages

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's work, while Michael Kramer's narration brings equal depth and nuance to this epic conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy. Listeners who appreciated Tress's blend of adventure and emotional resonance will find themselves immersed in an even grander scope of world-building and thematic complexity.

   Why this book?

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's work, while Michael Kramer's narration brings equal depth and nuance to this epic conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy. Listeners who appreciated Tress's blend of adventure and emotional resonance will find themselves immersed in an even grander scope of world-building and thematic complexity.

   ★ 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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   Oathbringer

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   Oathbringer deepens the emotional exploration of self-doubt and personal transformation that makes Tress so compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration brings the same immersive quality to an epic fantasy world where magic systems reward patient, attentive listening. The significantly longer runtime allows Sanderson to develop these themes across an interconnected cast of characters, offering audiobook listeners the rich, character-driven storytelling they appreciated in Tress at a grander scale.

   Why this book?

   Oathbringer deepens the emotional exploration of self-doubt and personal transformation that makes Tress so compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration brings the same immersive quality to an epic fantasy world where magic systems reward patient, attentive listening. The significantly longer runtime allows Sanderson to develop these themes across an interconnected cast of characters, offering audiobook listeners the rich, character-driven storytelling they appreciated in Tress at a grander scale.

   ★ 4.83 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)

   55h 5m listening time • Released 2017

   Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.

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   Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.

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   The Final Empire

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same richness to Sanderson's epic worldbuilding in The Final Empire, though listeners should expect a significantly deeper dive into magic systems and political intrigue compared to Tress of the Emerald Sea's more intimate adventure. The longer runtime rewards patient listeners with the kind of intricate plotting and character development that defines Sanderson's Mistborn series.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same richness to Sanderson's epic worldbuilding in The Final Empire, though listeners should expect a significantly deeper dive into magic systems and political intrigue compared to Tress of the Emerald Sea's more intimate adventure. The longer runtime rewards patient listeners with the kind of intricate plotting and character development that defines Sanderson's Mistborn series.

   ★ 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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   The Gathering Storm

   The Wheel of Time • Book 12

   by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   The Gathering Storm delivers the same richly detailed world-building and character-driven storytelling that defines Sanderson's work, while Michael Kramer's narration maintains the immersive listening experience you loved—though be prepared for an epic 42-hour commitment that rewards patient, devoted listeners with sweeping magical systems and intricate plot resolution.

   Why this book?

   The Gathering Storm delivers the same richly detailed world-building and character-driven storytelling that defines Sanderson's work, while Michael Kramer's narration maintains the immersive listening experience you loved—though be prepared for an epic 42-hour commitment that rewards patient, devoted listeners with sweeping magical systems and intricate plot resolution.

   ★ 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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    Towers of Midnight

    The Wheel of Time • Book 13

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    Towers of Midnight delivers the same epic fantasy scope that Sanderson brings to his standalone works, while Michael Kramer's narration guides you through an intricate magic system and richly layered world-building across its immersive 38-hour runtime. Those captivated by Tress's blend of adventure, heart, and imaginative storytelling will find similar emotional depth and wonder in this sprawling continuation of the Wheel of Time series.

    Why this book?

    Towers of Midnight delivers the same epic fantasy scope that Sanderson brings to his standalone works, while Michael Kramer's narration guides you through an intricate magic system and richly layered world-building across its immersive 38-hour runtime. Those captivated by Tress's blend of adventure, heart, and imaginative storytelling will find similar emotional depth and wonder in this sprawling continuation of the Wheel of Time series.

    ★ 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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