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Empire of Storms
Throne of Glass • Book 5
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.88 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.85 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.4K)More about this pick
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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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.77 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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Crown of Midnight
Throne of Glass • Book 2
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.75 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (1.8M) ★ 4.78 Audible (23.5K)More about this pick
Elizabeth Evans elevates this dark political fantasy with a performance that captures Celaena's razor-sharp wit and moral complexity, making the emotional betrayals land harder than the page version.
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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)More about this pick
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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He Who Fights with Monsters 4
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 4
by Shirtaloon
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.72 ABR Score (51.1K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (23.2K) ★ 4.83 Audible (27.9K)More about this pick
Jason's reverse-portal journey exploring family secrets and hidden supernatural truths gets Heath Miller's subtle vocal work throughout. Miller handles the protagonist's growing alienation with just the right touch of vulnerability.
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Reign of Madness
King's Dark Tidings • Book 2
by Kel Kade
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.71 ABR Score (44.6K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.84 Audible (25.3K)More about this pick
Rezkin's search for his identity intensifies as he navigates a foreign world with skills that mark him as either savior or destroyer.
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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
Blood and Ash • Book 2
Narrated by Stina Nielsen
★ 4.70 ABR Score (622.2K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (603.8K) ★ 4.79 Audible (18.4K)More about this pick
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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The Primal Hunter 7: A LitRPG Adventure
The Primal Hunter • Book 7
by Zogarth
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.69 ABR Score (16.2K ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (6.0K)More about this pick
Jake navigates the political minefield of the Order of the Malefic Viper while hiding his identity as the Chosen and trying to master alchemy. Travis Baldree continues his excellent work with this beloved series.
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The Finish Line
The Ravenhood • Book 3
by Kate Stewart
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
★ 4.64 ABR Score (184.8K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (175.7K) ★ 4.78 Audible (9.2K) -
Starsight
Skyward • Book 2
Narrated by Suzy Jackson
★ 4.61 ABR Score (133.0K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (109.9K) ★ 4.77 Audible (23.1K)More about this pick
Spensa goes undercover among the alien Superiority to steal their hyperdrive technology, infiltrating the very empire that keeps her planet trapped. Suzy Jackson handles both Spensa's voice and the various alien characters with skill.
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Mark of the Fool 4
Mark of the Fool • Book 4
by J.M. Clarke
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.61 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (5.9K) ★ 4.86 Audible (3.8K)More about this pick
Alex Roth returns to chaos-torn Thameland seeking answers about the Ravener's mysteries. Travis Baldree's narration captures both the magical university expedition excitement and the looming supernatural dread.
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Us
Him • Book 2
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
★ 4.61 ABR Score (62.1K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.82 Audible (4.5K) -
Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass • Book 1
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.61 ABR Score (2.5M ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (2.5M) ★ 4.59 Audible (28.9K)More about this pick
Elizabeth Evans brings razor-sharp intensity to Celaena's voice, making this dark fantasy competition genuinely addictive. The 13-hour runtime flies by because Evans nails both the brutal action and the simmering character dynamics.
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The Assassin's Blade
Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.61 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.66 Audible (15.6K)More about this pick
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 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) -
Prodigal Son
An Orphan X Novel • Book 6
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.59 ABR Score (22.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's narration transforms this spy thriller into something addictive—his measured intensity makes every revelation land harder, and the character work hits deeper than typical action fare.
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Mark of the Fool 8
Mark of the Fool • Book 8
by J.M. Clarke
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.56 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.84 Audible (2.8K)More about this pick
Travis Baldree captures every twist as Alex Roth unravels the lies about Thameland's cycle while hunting hidden priests and facing the First Apostle's deadly plans.
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Royal Assassin
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.54 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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The King of Attolia
The Queen's Thief • Book 3
Narrated by Steve West
★ 4.53 ABR Score (44.4K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (898)More about this pick
Eugenides, now king, navigates court intrigue and assassination attempts while a young guard slowly realizes there's more to this seemingly weak ruler than meets the eye.
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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)More about this pick
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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Alanna: The First Adventure
Tortall • Book 4
by Tamora Pierce
Narrated by Trini Alvarado
★ 4.51 ABR Score (139.7K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (137.2K) ★ 4.74 Audible (2.5K)More about this pick
Twin siblings swap destinies — Alanna disguises herself as a boy to become a knight while Thom pursues magic. Alvarado brings youthful energy to this classic tale of a girl defying medieval gender expectations.
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Orphan X
Orphan X • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.51 ABR Score (82.4K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (56.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (25.7K)More about this pick
Evan Smoak helps desperate people who have nowhere else to turn, but his assassin past refuses to stay buried. Brick captures both the character's lethal skills and unexpected compassion.
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Fool's Assassin
Fitz and the Fool • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Elliot Hill
★ 4.50 ABR Score (71.9K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.2K)More about this pick
Tom Badgerlock's peaceful manor life with wife Molly conceals his true identity as FitzChivalry Farseer, royal bastard and former assassin.
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Assassin's Quest
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.48 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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The New Girl
Gabriel Allon • Book 19
by Daniel Silva
Narrated by George Guidall
★ 4.47 ABR Score (39.2K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (34.4K) ★ 4.53 Audible (4.8K) -
Angels & Demons
Robert Langdon Series • Book 1
by Dan Brown
Narrated by Richard Poe
★ 4.46 ABR Score (3.4M ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (3.4M) ★ 4.45 Audible (16.9K)More about this pick
Antimatter stolen from CERN threatens to destroy Vatican City while an ancient secret society resurfaces. Richard Poe keeps the breakneck pace as Langdon races through Rome's hidden passages and symbols.
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Fearless
The Powerless Trilogy • Book 3
by Lauren Roberts
Narrated by Cecily Bednar Schmidt, Chase Brown, Jared Zeus, Lauren Roberts
★ 4.43 ABR Score (405.3K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (401.6K) ★ 4.6 Audible (3.7K)More about this pick
After killing the king, Paedyn faces an unexpected proposal from his son Kitt rather than execution. The full cast including author Lauren Roberts creates an immersive fantasy world where Ordinaries and Elites clash.
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Penric’s Demon
Penric and Desdemona (Publication order) • Book 1
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.40 ABR Score (14.0K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.7 Audible (1.2K)More about this pick
Grover Gardner's warm, precise narration transforms a deceptively simple premise into something luminous—Bujold's novella unfolds with the emotional weight of a much longer novel, and Gardner makes every revelation land.
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Zealot's Eleventh Crusade
Divine Apostasy • Book 11
by A.F. Kay
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.37 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (682)More about this pick
Ruwen Starfield awakens as Ruin Val'dor in the Destruction Realm, desperately seeking to reclaim his humanity while wielding chaotic power. Baldree's performance captures the internal struggle between monster and man.
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The Way of Shadows
Night Angel • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.37 ABR Score (178.0K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (177.4K) ★ 4.6 Audible (604)More about this pick
Street orphan Azoth apprentices himself to the city's most legendary assassin in this dark fantasy about the price of survival and the art of killing.
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Stay of Execution
ONSET • Book 4
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.37 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (917)More about this pick
With the Vampire War ended and a nuclear explosion on American soil, ONSET Commander David White faces the fragmenting Masquerade and looming Apocalypse.
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The Understatement of the Year
The Ivy Years • Book 3
by Sarina Bowen
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Christian Fox
★ 4.36 ABR Score (25.6K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (22.3K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.4K) -
The Likeness
Dublin Murder Squad • Book 2
by Tana French
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.35 ABR Score (187.7K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (181.9K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.8K)More about this pick
Detective Cassie Maddox discovers a murder victim who looks exactly like her and was using her old undercover identity, launching an investigation that becomes deeply personal.
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Graceling
Graceling Realm • Book 1
by Kristin Cashore
Narrated by Xanthe Elbrick
★ 4.35 ABR Score (481.6K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (481.3K) ★ 4.66 Audible (300)More about this pick
Katsa's killing Grace makes her the king's unwilling assassin until she meets Prince Po, whose own Grace reveals her world's hidden corruption. This fantasy builds a world where supernatural skills become both gifts and curses.
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The Guy on the Left
The Underdogs • Book 2
by Kate Stewart
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.34 ABR Score (9.1K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (8.9K) ★ 4.81 Audible (246) -
The Bourne Supremacy
Jason Bourne • Book 2
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.33 ABR Score (184.9K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (182.5K) ★ 4.41 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
Jason Bourne hunts an imposter using his identity for assassinations across Europe and Asia, with every chase sequence and memory fragment hitting hard through audio.
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Ritual of Ruin (King's Dark Tidings Book 7)
King's Dark Tidings • Book 7
by Kel Kade
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.33 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Rezkin and Azeria hunt ancient technology from the Demon War while hiding his survival from cosmic enemies. Nick Podehl's performance balances epic fantasy scope with intimate character relationships across this sprawling adventure.
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Wizard in Exile
Wrath of the Stormking • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.33 ABR Score (2.9K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Village cook Kelvin Wiltshire hides a powerful secret—he's actually Will Cartwright, the storm-commanding mage everyone believes is dead. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the quiet tension of a legendary wizard in hiding.
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Agent Zero
Agent Zero • Book 1
by Jack Mars
Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini
★ 4.32 ABR Score (15.3K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (10.6K) ★ 4.35 Audible (4.7K)More about this pick
A brilliant professor discovers he's a memory-wiped CIA operative when assassins attack his ordinary life. Edoardo Ballerini captures the protagonist's confusion and emerging skills as buried training resurfaces under pressure.
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Changes
Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles • Book 3
by Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.31 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (8.5K) ★ 4.66 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Magpie's search for his parents' identity intensifies while training as a secret agent for the crown. Podehl captures both the coming-of-age vulnerability and espionage tension perfectly.
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Reaping the Benefits
by E.J. Noyes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.31 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Death office worker Morgan must reveal her supernatural nature to administer an employee's afterlife package—unfortunately, it's her workplace crush Jane. Abby Craden handles both the comedy and romance with perfect timing.
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About That Kiss
by Harper Bliss
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.30 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (584)More about this pick
Aging Hollywood actress Ida Burton sees a lesbian rom-com role as her chance to revive both career and authenticity. Abby Craden's nuanced performance captures the vulnerability beneath Ida's polished exterior.
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Eye Spy
Valdemar: Family Spies • Book 2
by Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.30 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.7 Audible (607)More about this pick
The next generation of Herald spies follows their parents' footsteps as Mags and Amily's daughter Abidela dreams of joining the Artificers in Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar.
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The Wolf's Hour
Michael Gallatin • Book 1
Narrated by Simon Prebble
★ 4.29 ABR Score (13.6K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (12.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Werewolf spy Michael Gallatin infiltrates Nazi Germany to stop the mysterious Iron Fist operation before D-Day. Simon Prebble's rich voice suits both Gallatin's sophisticated spy work and his savage transformation scenes in this supernatural thriller.
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True Nature
Shape-Shifter • Book 4
by Jae
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.27 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.83 Audible (373) -
A Master of Djinn
Dead Djinn Universe • Book 1
by P. Djèlí Clark
Narrated by Suehyla El-Attar
★ 4.26 ABR Score (37.7K ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (36.3K) ★ 4.48 Audible (1.4K) -
The Priory of the Orange Tree
The Roots of Chaos • Book 1
by Samantha Shannon
Narrated by Liyah Summers
★ 4.26 ABR Score (293.1K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (286.2K) ★ 4.13 Audible (6.8K)More about this pick
Dragons threaten to return while Queen Sabran needs an heir to maintain her protective bloodline magic. This massive standalone fantasy follows four perspectives across different cultures, with Liyah Summers handling the epic scope and intricate world-building.
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Trumps of Doom
The Chronicles of Amber • Book 6
Narrated by Wil Wheaton
★ 4.25 ABR Score (17.7K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (16.4K) ★ 4.46 Audible (1.3K)More about this pick
Merlin discovers someone wants him dead while navigating his dual identity as Silicon Valley programmer and Amber prince. Wil Wheaton captures both the tech-savvy modern voice and fantasy gravitas perfectly.
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Nightshade
Alex Rider • Book 12
Narrated by Simon Prebble
★ 4.25 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)★ 4.42 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (223)More about this pick
Simon Prebble's crisp, urgent delivery makes this spy thriller feel like it's unfolding in real time—every mission briefing and narrow escape hits harder when heard rather than read.
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