Audiobooks Like Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

10 audiobooks for fans of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

1. 1

   

   The Bands of Mourning

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's compelling narration brings the same immersive depth to this intricate fantasy world, while Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling creates an equally engaging listening experience that will captivate fans of his work.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's compelling narration brings the same immersive depth to this intricate fantasy world, while Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling creates an equally engaging listening experience that will captivate fans of his work.

   ★ 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 narration brings the same engaging energy to this intricate fantasy mystery, capturing Sanderson's skill at weaving complex character dynamics and moral dilemmas into a compelling story. Those drawn to the emotional depth and atmospheric world-building of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will find similarly layered themes of identity and consequence explored through a faster-paced, noir-influenced narrative.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's narration brings the same engaging energy to this intricate fantasy mystery, capturing Sanderson's skill at weaving complex character dynamics and moral dilemmas into a compelling story. Those drawn to the emotional depth and atmospheric world-building of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will find similarly layered themes of identity and consequence explored through a faster-paced, noir-influenced narrative.

   ★ 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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3. 3

   

   Words of Radiance

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   Words of Radiance expands on the intricate magic systems and emotional character development that define Sanderson's work, with the dual narration of Kramer and Reading creating the same immersive audiobook experience. The deeper exploration of honor, duty, and personal growth will resonate with listeners drawn to Yumi and the Nightmare Painter's themes of connection and redemption.

   Why this book?

   Words of Radiance expands on the intricate magic systems and emotional character development that define Sanderson's work, with the dual narration of Kramer and Reading creating the same immersive audiobook experience. The deeper exploration of honor, duty, and personal growth will resonate with listeners drawn to Yumi and the Nightmare Painter's themes of connection and redemption.

   ★ 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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4. 4

   

   The Way of Kings

   The Cosmere • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   The Way of Kings delivers the same intricate worldbuilding and emotional depth that makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter compelling, while the dual narration of Reading and Kramer creates an equally immersive listening experience across its epic scope. Both works explore how art and connection transcend despair, though The Way of Kings expands these themes across multiple interconnected characters and a richly layered magic system.

   Why this book?

   The Way of Kings delivers the same intricate worldbuilding and emotional depth that makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter compelling, while the dual narration of Reading and Kramer creates an equally immersive listening experience across its epic scope. Both works explore how art and connection transcend despair, though The Way of Kings expands these themes across multiple interconnected characters and a richly layered magic system.

   ★ 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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5. 5

   

   The Hero of Ages

   The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same richly imagined fantasy world and epic scope that makes Sanderson's storytelling so immersive, with Michael Kramer's narration providing the same commanding presence that brings these intricate plots to life. Both audiobooks showcase Sanderson's talent for weaving complex magic systems with deeply emotional character arcs, though this sequel offers a grander, more intense listening experience across its extended runtime.

   Why this book?

   The Hero of Ages delivers the same richly imagined fantasy world and epic scope that makes Sanderson's storytelling so immersive, with Michael Kramer's narration providing the same commanding presence that brings these intricate plots to life. Both audiobooks showcase Sanderson's talent for weaving complex magic systems with deeply emotional character arcs, though this sequel offers a grander, more intense listening experience across its extended runtime.

   ★ 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 intricate magic systems and emotional character arcs that make Sanderson's storytelling compelling, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's experienced dual narration creates the same immersive listening experience across a far more expansive world. The audiobook's greater length allows for the kind of philosophical exploration of faith, duty, and redemption that resonates through Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, but on an epic scale.

   Why this book?

   Oathbringer deepens the intricate magic systems and emotional character arcs that make Sanderson's storytelling compelling, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's experienced dual narration creates the same immersive listening experience across a far more expansive world. The audiobook's greater length allows for the kind of philosophical exploration of faith, duty, and redemption that resonates through Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, but on an epic 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

   The Final Empire delivers the same richly imaginative worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling that makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration brings added depth to an epic narrative spanning 25 hours of immersive fantasy. Listeners will appreciate Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and emotionally resonant themes, expanded to an even grander scale.

   Why this book?

   The Final Empire delivers the same richly imaginative worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling that makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration brings added depth to an epic narrative spanning 25 hours of immersive fantasy. Listeners will appreciate Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and emotionally resonant themes, expanded to an even grander scale.

   ★ 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 same narrators deliver The Gathering Storm with the same immersive quality, while Sanderson's familiar epic worldbuilding and intricate magic systems expand into the sprawling conclusion of the Wheel of Time series. Listeners who appreciated the shorter runtime of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will find the deeper character arcs and grander stakes of this 42-hour epic rewarding, offering an extended journey through Sanderson's mastery of complex plotting and emotional resonance.

   Why this book?

   The same narrators deliver The Gathering Storm with the same immersive quality, while Sanderson's familiar epic worldbuilding and intricate magic systems expand into the sprawling conclusion of the Wheel of Time series. Listeners who appreciated the shorter runtime of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will find the deeper character arcs and grander stakes of this 42-hour epic rewarding, offering an extended journey through Sanderson's mastery of complex plotting and emotional resonance.

   ★ 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

   The dual narration by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer creates the same immersive audiobook experience, while both works explore themes of connection between worlds and self-discovery through fantastical settings. Towers of Midnight expands on Sanderson's signature blend of intricate worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling that made Yumi and the Nightmare Painter so engaging.

   Why this book?

   The dual narration by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer creates the same immersive audiobook experience, while both works explore themes of connection between worlds and self-discovery through fantastical settings. Towers of Midnight expands on Sanderson's signature blend of intricate worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling that made Yumi and the Nightmare Painter so engaging.

   ★ 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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    The Well of Ascension

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    ★ 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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