Best Romantasy Audiobooks

The highest-rated audiobooks featuring the Romantasy trope, ranked by listeners and readers. Browse 50 titles across Fantasy, Romance.

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Romantasy blends the sweeping worldbuilding and perilous quests of fantasy with the emotional vulnerability and relationship depth of romance. You get the best of both: heart-pounding battles and magic systems that matter, paired with genuine connection between characters who actually talk about their feelings. The romance isn't a subplot—it's woven into the fabric of why characters make their choices, sacrifice, and ultimately triumph. It's the payoff of watching two people become essential to each other while everything around them burns.

You'll find this trope across secondary-world fantasy, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy settings. Expect slow burns that span multiple books, characters with complicated loyalties torn between duty and desire, and love that costs something real. The books on this page deliver intricate plots alongside relationships that feel earned, not rushed.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.94 ABR Score (3.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.3M) ★ 4.85 Audible (60.1K)
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    Feyre's trauma from Under the Mountain collides with new powers and political intrigue in the Night Court. Jennifer Ikeda captures both Feyre's vulnerability and growing strength in this darker sequel.

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    Kingdom of Ash

    Throne of Glass • Book 7

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.94 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (39.0K)
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    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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    Empire of Storms

    Throne of Glass • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.88 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)
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    Elizabeth Evans handles the emotional weight of Aelin's journey as she gathers allies and faces impossible choices in this penultimate Throne of Glass installment.

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    Queen of Shadows

    Throne of Glass • Book 4

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.85 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.4K)
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    Aelin returns to Rifthold to reclaim her throne and rescue her imprisoned friends, facing the king who destroyed her family in this high-stakes fantasy.

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb

    4.83 ABR Score (2.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.78 Audible (45.8K)
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    War comes to the faerie courts as Feyre infiltrates Tamlin's Spring Court to gather intelligence against Hybern's invasion. Amanda Leigh Cobb handles the complex political maneuvering and emotional stakes with skill.

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    Fourth Wing

    The Empyrean • Book 1

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton

    4.82 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (56.4K)
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    Dragons, death, and a war college where students literally fall from the sky — Rebecca Soler captures Violet's fierce determination perfectly. The dual narration creates distinct voices for this addictive fantasy romance.

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    Heir of Fire

    Throne of Glass • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.80 ABR Score (1.6M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.82 Audible (21.7K)
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    Celaena confronts her true heritage while training with an ancient Fae warrior, as Elizabeth Evans captures her internal struggle between assassin and queen.

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    House of Earth and Blood

    Crescent City • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.79 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.76 Audible (41.7K)
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    Elizabeth Evans navigates Bryce's grief and Hunt's dark past in this urban fantasy murder mystery set among angels, fae, and half-human party girls.

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    A ​Court of Silver Flames

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Stina Nielsen

    4.79 ABR Score (2.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.1M) ★ 4.73 Audible (39.9K)
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    House of Sky and Breath

    Crescent City • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.79 ABR Score (874.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (845.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (29.2K)
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    Bryce and Hunt face the Asteri's growing power while rebels chip away at their empire across worlds. Elizabeth Evans continues her stellar performance through this sprawling urban fantasy sequel.

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    Voyager

    Outlander • Book 3

    by Diana Gabaldon

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.78 ABR Score (364.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (332.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (32.2K)
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    Claire returns to 18th-century Scotland to find Jamie after twenty years of separation across time itself. Porter's performance spans decades and continents, capturing both the epic sweep of their reunion and the intimate moments that define their impossible love.

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    Iron Flame

    The Empyrean • Book 2

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton

    4.78 ABR Score (2.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.2K)
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    Violet survived her first year at war college, but the real training begins now — along with deadly secrets about dragons and magic. Soler and Hamilton return with even more intensity for this explosive sequel.

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    Proven Guilty

    The Dresden Files • Book 8

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    4.75 ABR Score (158.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (130.0K) ★ 4.86 Audible (28.2K)
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    Harry Dresden investigates black magic rumors while adjusting to his new Warden duties, but James Marsters captures Harry's discomfort with both authority and supernatural threats.

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    Quicksilver

    The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 1

    by Callie Hart

    Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini

    4.74 ABR Score (933.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (889.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (43.7K)
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    Twenty-four-year-old Saeris steals water in a desert ruled by an immortal queen, until she accidentally opens a gate that releases dangerous magic. Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini capture both the harsh desert setting and romantic tension.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 2 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 2 • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Dawn Ursula, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Jon Vertullo, Mike Carnes

    4.72 ABR Score (18.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.77 Goodreads (15.8K) ★ 4.87 Audible (2.9K)
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    The dramatized format intensifies Feyre's emotional journey as she grapples with trauma and newfound power in this sequel that completely reframes the original story.

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    Tower of Dawn

    Throne of Glass • Book 6

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.71 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.76 Audible (27.7K)
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    Paralyzed Chaol seeks healing in the southern continent while forging military alliances and uncovering ancient magic that could save or damn his homeland.

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    A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

    Blood and Ash • Book 2

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Narrated by Stina Nielsen

    4.70 ABR Score (622.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (603.8K) ★ 4.79 Audible (18.4K)
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    Nielsen's narration turns the Poppy-Casteel tension into something electric. 24 hours of slow-burn romantasy that earns every moment.

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    House of Flame and Shadow

    Crescent City • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.67 ABR Score (732.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (710.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (22.3K)
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    Maas's most ambitious book ties three series together in one epic collision, and Evans delivers every twist across nearly 30 hours without losing steam.

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    Onyx Storm

    The Empyrean • Book 3

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Jasmin Walker, Justis Bolding, Teddy Hamilton, Rebecca Soler

    4.67 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (1.7M) ★ 4.69 Audible (38.1K)
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    Violet ventures beyond Basgiath's failing wards to forge alliances as dragon riders face enemies both within their ranks and at their gates.

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    The House in the Cerulean Sea

    Cerulean Chronicles • Book 1

    by T.J. Klune

    Narrated by Daniel Henning

    4.67 ABR Score (1.0M ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (1.0M) ★ 4.65 Audible (21.9K)
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    A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 3 of 3)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 3 • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Rayner Gabriel, Natalie Van Sistine, Melody Muze, Karenna Foley, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain, Ryan Haugen

    4.67 ABR Score (12.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.74 Goodreads (10.9K) ★ 4.86 Audible (1.7K)
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    War erupts across the faerie realms as Feyre plays a dangerous double agent while gathering allies for the final battle. The ensemble cast brings theatrical intensity to Maas's action-packed conclusion.

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    Warbreaker

    The Cosmere • Book 5

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan

    4.66 ABR Score (320.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (285.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (34.3K)
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    Two princess sisters navigate political marriage and divine magic in a world where gods are powered by human worship and color-based magic. Alyssa Bresnahan handles the complex magic system and political intrigue across this standalone Cosmere novel about divine responsibility.

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    A Court of Thorns and Roses

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.66 ABR Score (4.4M ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (4.3M) ★ 4.6 Audible (78.4K)
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    Jennifer Ikeda captures Feyre's transformation from desperate huntress to powerful fae as she navigates deadly courts and complicated romantic entanglements.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 1 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 1 • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Jon Vertullo, Amanda Forstrom

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Holly Adams, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Shawn K. Jain, Jon Vertullo

    4.66 ABR Score (22.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.7 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.1K)
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    Feyre's transformation into High Fae comes with new powers and deeper trauma in this full-cast dramatization that captures every emotional nuance with cinematic sound design.

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 1 of 3)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 1 • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain, Stephanie Németh-Parker

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Jon Vertullo, Shawn Jain, Stephanie Németh-Parker

    4.64 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (13.5K) ★ 4.79 Audible (2.2K)
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    Feyre plays a deadly game infiltrating Tamlin's court while war looms over the fae lands. This full-cast dramatization adds theatrical depth to Maas's epic conclusion.

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    The Book of Life

    All Souls • Book 3

    by Deborah Harkness

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.63 ABR Score (251.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (221.0K) ★ 4.72 Audible (30.0K)
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    Diana and Matthew's time-traveling return from Elizabethan London concludes the All Souls trilogy through Jennifer Ikeda's familiar character voices.

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    A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 1 • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo, Aure Nash, Anthony Palmini, Melody Muze, Renee Dorian, Shawn K. Jain

    Narrated by Colleen Delany, Shawn K. Jain, Wyn Delano, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo, Aure Nash, Renee Dorian, Anthony Palmini, Melody Muze, Nora Achrati, Matthew Bassett

    4.63 ABR Score (13.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.85 Audible (1.4K)
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    Nesta's post-trauma journey toward healing and power gets the full dramatized treatment with multiple voice actors. The ensemble cast captures the emotional complexity of her relationships with family and friends.

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    Howl's Moving Castle

    Howl's Castle • Book 1

    by Diana Wynne Jones

    Narrated by Jenny Sterlin

    4.63 ABR Score (467.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (453.3K) ★ 4.7 Audible (13.9K)
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    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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    From Blood and Ash

    Blood and Ash • Book 1

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Narrated by Stina Nielsen

    4.62 ABR Score (892.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (867.8K) ★ 4.66 Audible (24.4K)
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    Nielsen's narration turns the forbidden slow burn into pure addiction. Nearly 20 hours of fantasy romance that will wreck your sleep schedule.

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    The Assassin's Blade

    Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.61 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.66 Audible (15.6K)
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    These five prequel novellas gain new depth through Elizabeth Evans' performance, revealing how Celaena's relationship with Sam changed everything before Throne of Glass.

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    The Empire of Gold

    The Daevabad Trilogy • Book 3

    by S.A. Chakraborty

    Narrated by Soneela Nankani

    4.61 ABR Score (79.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (76.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (2.4K)
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    The Choice

    The Dragon Heart Legacy • Book 3

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    4.60 ABR Score (51.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (44.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (7.5K)
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    Breen's final journey between our world and magical Talamhh gets epic battles, destiny choices, and Barrie Kreinik switching seamlessly between Irish accents and American tones for this portal fantasy conclusion.

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    The Becoming

    The Dragon Heart Legacy • Book 2

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    4.60 ABR Score (59.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (51.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (8.0K)
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    The Awakening

    The Dragon Heart Legacy • Book 1

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    4.60 ABR Score (85.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (73.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (12.2K)
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    Alchemised

    by SenLinYu

    Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

    4.59 ABR Score (239.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K) ★ 4.62 Audible (11.6K)
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    A woman with erased memories navigates necromantic warfare while Saskia Maarleveld captures both her confusion and growing power.

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    A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 2 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 2 • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Karen Novack, Scott McCormick, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Ann Flandermeyer, Karenna Foley

    4.56 ABR Score (16.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.1K)
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    Huntress Feyre kills a wolf and faces terrifying consequences in this dramatized adaptation of Maas's fantasy romance debut. The full cast and cinematic production create an immersive fae world.

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    The Kingdom of Copper

    The Daevabad Trilogy • Book 2

    by S.A. Chakraborty

    Narrated by Soneela Nankani

    4.55 ABR Score (96.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (93.4K) ★ 4.7 Audible (2.7K)
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    Shadow of Night

    All Souls • Book 2

    by Deborah Harkness

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.55 ABR Score (305.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (274.0K) ★ 4.64 Audible (31.7K)
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    Diana and Matthew time-travel to Elizabethan London searching for the missing manuscript while navigating vampire politics and Diana's magical education. Jennifer Ikeda handles the complex historical setting and multiple character perspectives while maintaining the romantic tension driving the series.

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    Ruthless Fae

    Zodiac Academy • Book 2

    by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Narrated by Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux

    4.54 ABR Score (369.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (363.3K) ★ 4.68 Audible (5.8K)
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    Bridget and Jake narrate this with such commitment that the fight back against the Celestial Heirs feels genuinely earned and devastatingly satisfying.

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    Winter's Heart

    The Wheel of Time • Book 9

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.54 ABR Score (184.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (156.2K) ★ 4.73 Audible (28.4K)
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    Rand's desperate gambit to cleanse the male half of magic dominates Jordan's ninth volume, with Kate Reading and Michael Kramer managing multiple complex storylines.

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    The Iron Flower

    The Black Witch Chronicles • Book 2

    by Laurie Forest

    Narrated by JULIA WHELAN

    4.54 ABR Score (33.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (30.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (2.4K)
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    Elloren joins the realm-wide Resistance against Gardnerian magical oppression as High Priest Marcus Vogel tightens his authoritarian grip. Julia Whelan's passionate performance matches the story's fierce political urgency across 19 hours.

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    Spinning Silver

    The Mortal Instruments

    by Naomi Novik

    Narrated by Lisa Flanagan

    4.54 ABR Score (163.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (154.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (9.2K)
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    Lisa Flanagan weaves together three women's voices in Novik's Rumpelstiltskin retelling where a moneylender's daughter can turn silver into gold.

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    Brimstone

    The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 2

    by Callie Hart

    Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini

    4.54 ABR Score (290.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (276.2K) ★ 4.69 Audible (14.0K)
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    Newly crowned as Blood Court queen, Saeris Fane struggles with unwanted power while her homeland needs her help and court politics threaten everything she values. Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini's dual narration captures both the political intrigue and romantic tension of fae court dynamics.

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    Beast Behaving Badly (Pride)

    Pride • Book 5

    by Shelly Laurenston, Unknown Author

    Narrated by Charlotte Kane

    4.53 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (16.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (1.9K)
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    Charlotte Kane makes the slow burn between a patient polar bear and a sarcastic wolfdog absolutely sing in this paranormal romance where patience finally wins.

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    Elantris

    Elantris • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Jack Garrett

    4.53 ABR Score (372.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (355.0K) ★ 4.58 Audible (17.3K)
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    Sanderson's debut explores a fallen magical city where godlike beings have become diseased outcasts, their mysterious transformation threatening an entire kingdom.

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    Valley of Silence

    Circle Trilogy • Book 3

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.52 ABR Score (35.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (32.2K) ★ 4.78 Audible (3.0K)
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    The circle of six prepares for final battle against vampire Lilith in the magical land of Geall, completing their time-spanning quest. Dick Hill's steady narration anchors this climactic fantasy romance conclusion.

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    Ship of Destiny

    The Liveship Traders • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.52 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
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    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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    Forged Bonds

    Binding Words • Book 4

    by Daniel Schinhofen

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.52 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.81 Audible (1.2K)
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    Sean establishes his life in Hearthglen, taking apprentices and expanding his magical bonds while navigating city politics and social conventions.

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    Prince's Gambit

    Captive Prince • Book 2

    by C.S. Pacat

    Narrated by Stephen Bel Davies

    4.52 ABR Score (93.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (92.7K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.1K)
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    Political enemies become reluctant allies as war looms between their kingdoms, with secrets that could destroy everything they're fighting for.

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    Kushiel's Avatar

    Phèdre's Trilogy • Book 3

    by Jacqueline Carey

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.52 ABR Score (39.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (38.0K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.5K)
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    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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