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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter • Book 3
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (5.0M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.9M) ★ 4.94 Audible (130.7K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's narration transforms this into the series' emotional turning point, giving each character distinct life while building genuine dread alongside the mystery. His performance alone justifies the nearly 12-hour listen.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter • Book 4
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (4.4M ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (4.2M) ★ 4.94 Audible (125.6K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's performance transforms this darker turn into something almost unbearably gripping—his voices for the Triwizard Tournament's chaos and Voldemort's return will haunt you long after the 20+ hours end.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter • Book 5
by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (3.9M ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (3.8M) ★ 4.93 Audible (117.3K)More about this pick
Jim Dale transforms this sprawling fifth book into something transcendent—his voice work captures Harry's adolescent rage with such raw precision that the anger becomes contagious and impossible to look away from.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter • Book 7
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (4.3M ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (4.1M) ★ 4.96 Audible (150.8K)More about this pick
Bill Nighy and Anna Maxwell Martin join the stellar returning cast for Rowling's epic finale, where every character gets their heroic moment.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter • Book 1
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 4.96 ABR Score (11.7M ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (11.5M) ★ 4.91 Audible (203.3K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's gift for character voices makes every Hogwarts inhabitant distinct—from Hagrid's gentle rumble to Snape's cutting drawl.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter • Book 6
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Hugh Laurie, Ruth Wilson, Bill Nighy, Matthew Macfadyen, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Cush Jumbo, Simon Pegg, Leo Woodall, Mark Addy, Daniel Mays, Gemma Whelan, Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, Nina Barker-Francis
★ 4.87 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (3.7M)More about this pick
Where the series turns genuinely dark, an all-star ensemble (Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Riz Ahmed, and more) narrates with devastating emotional precision.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)More about this pick
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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The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings • Book 1
Narrated by Rob Inglis
★ 4.79 ABR Score (3.2M ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (3.2M) ★ 4.83 Audible (67.2K)More about this pick
Rob Inglis transforms Tolkien's dense mythology into an immersive journey, handling everything from hobbit dialects to elvish songs. His decades of experience with this material shows in every character voice.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter (Full-Cast Editions) • Book 2
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Kit Harington, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Daniel Mays, Mark Addy, Simon Pegg, Cush Jumbo, Alex Hassell, Gemma Whelan, Indira Varma, Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, Arabella Stanton
★ 4.74 ABR Score (4.5M ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)More about this pick
Kit Harington joins the returning cast as Hogwarts faces an ancient monster that petrifies students and threatens the school's very existence.
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Heir of Fire
Throne of Glass • Book 3
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.73 ABR Score (1.6M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.82 Audible (21.7K)More about this pick
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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Waybound
Cradle • Book 12
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.71 ABR Score (29.7K ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.1K)More about this pick
Travis Baldree concludes the beloved Cradle series as Lindon, once powerless, now faces Monarchs and Dreadgods in a battle for Cradle's very survival.
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Uncrowned
Cradle • Book 7
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.67 ABR Score (44.2K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (33.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.5K)More about this pick
Lindon enters the Uncrowned King tournament where sacred artists battle for the right to advance beyond Underlord. Travis Baldree's performance captures the tournament's intensity and Cradle's intricate magic system perfectly.
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Dune
Dune • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers
★ 4.66 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (126.5K)More about this pick
Paul Atreides' transformation from noble heir to messianic leader on the spice planet Arrakis unfolds through multiple skilled voices that capture each character's distinct perspective.
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Fire and Song
Warformed: Stormweaver • Book 2
by Bryce O'Connor
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.61 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)★ 4.61 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.79 Audible (5.7K)More about this pick
Reidon Ward continues his climb from weakest cadet to elite warrior, but his terrifying Device Shido attracts dangerous attention at Galens Institute. Luke Daniels excels with the military academy setting and intense action.
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The Shadow Rising
The Wheel of Time • Book 4
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.61 ABR Score (298.5K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (263.6K) ★ 4.78 Audible (34.9K)More about this pick
Rand's journey into the Aiel Waste and his ancestors' history through the glass columns in Rhuidean reveals the shocking origins of the Aiel people and their true relationship to the sword.
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The Dragon Reborn
The Wheel of Time • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.61 ABR Score (365.6K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (326.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (38.9K)More about this pick
Rand al'Thor flees from his destiny as the prophesied Dragon Reborn, knowing he's destined to save the world by destroying it. Reading and Kramer's dual narration handles Jordan's complex fantasy world as multiple storylines follow different characters pursuing the reluctant chosen one.
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Ender's Game
The Ender Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
★ 4.59 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.5M) ★ 4.63 Audible (44.6K)More about this pick
Child genius Ender Wiggin's military training at Battle School prepares him for humanity's war against alien "buggers" in this complex moral examination.
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Lord of Chaos
The Wheel of Time • Book 6
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.59 ABR Score (238.8K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (198.2K) ★ 4.8 Audible (40.6K)More about this pick
Rand struggles to unite nations for the Last Battle while Aes Sedai plot to control him and darker forces manipulate events. The Reading-Kramer duo expertly manages Jordan's massive cast, maintaining clarity through political intrigue and magical combat.
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The Fires of Heaven
The Wheel of Time • Book 5
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.54 ABR Score (243.3K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (213.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (29.9K)More about this pick
Rand al'Thor embraces his destiny as the Dragon Reborn while four of the most powerful Forsaken unite against him. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate Jordan's intricate plotting and vast cast as the Last Battle draws closer.
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The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.53 ABR Score (667.1K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (598.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (69.0K)More about this pick
Three farm boys discover they're tied to an ancient prophecy about the Dark One's return, launching this massive fantasy epic. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration splits perspectives seamlessly across Jordan's sprawling world.
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Knife of Dreams
The Wheel of Time • Book 11
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.51 ABR Score (172.5K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (149.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (22.9K)More about this pick
Jordan's penultimate Wheel of Time novel finally moves major plotlines forward as Tarmon Gai'don approaches and reality itself becomes unstable. Preparation for the Last Battle accelerates with long-awaited character development and plot resolution.
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Brisingr
The Inheritance Cycle • Book 3
by Christopher Paolini
Narrated by Gerard Doyle
★ 4.46 ABR Score (438.7K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (418.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (20.1K)More about this pick
Eragon forges his own dragon sword while battling the Empire, and Gerard Doyle captures every moment of this epic fantasy's most pivotal installment.
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Bound in Blood
Broken Bloodlines • Book 3
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, June Deborahae, Sean Masters, JF Harding, Oscar Reyes, Joe Arden
★ 4.45 ABR Score (30.6K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (29.4K) ★ 4.79 Audible (1.2K)More about this pick
Kincaid concludes her paranormal romance trilogy with ancient prophecies, three-headed dragons, and chosen ones. The full-cast narration with six performers creates an immersive experience for this urban fantasy finale.
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Eragon
The Inheritance Cycle • Book 1
by Christopher Paolini
Narrated by Gerard Doyle
★ 4.44 ABR Score (2.0M ratings)★ 3.97 Goodreads (2.0M) ★ 4.67 Audible (43.7K)More about this pick
Gerard Doyle's narration brings depth to Paolini's tale of a boy whose mysterious blue stone hatches into a dragon and a dangerous legacy.
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Small Gods
Discworld • Book 13
Narrated by Andy Serkis, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz
★ 4.44 ABR Score (136.0K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (134.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Pratchett's razor-sharp satire about a god forgotten by everyone except one simple believer becomes pure comedy gold through the stellar ensemble cast—Serkis, Nighy, and Serafinowicz each capture different facets of divine absurdity.
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Sabriel
Abhorsen/The Old Kingdom • Book 1
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Tim Curry
★ 4.37 ABR Score (227.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (219.2K) ★ 4.64 Audible (8.6K)More about this pick
Sabriel must cross into the Old Kingdom to find her missing father, armed with necromantic bells and facing the undead. Tim Curry's legendary voice work brings both whimsy and genuine menace to this dark fantasy world.
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Age of Myth
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.36 ABR Score (57.9K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (41.5K) ★ 4.61 Audible (16.4K)More about this pick
Humans discover their gods can bleed when Raithe kills a Fhrey warrior, shattering millennia of religious belief. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings his signature energy to Sullivan's fresh take on fantasy mythology.
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Holy Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 3
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.36 ABR Score (35.2K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (31.8K) ★ 4.66 Audible (3.4K)More about this pick
Nona Grey's journey concludes as she faces final trials while the empire crumbles under ice and invasion. Heather O'Neill guides listeners through the climactic battles and revelations.
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The Rise of Endymion
Hyperion Cantos • Book 4
by Dan Simmons
Narrated by Victor Bevine
★ 4.35 ABR Score (74.5K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (65.8K) ★ 4.6 Audible (8.6K)More about this pick
Nearly 30 hours of space opera as Raul Endymion protects humanity's new messiah against a genocidal Crusade threatening to enslave the galaxy forever.
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The Obelisk Gate
The Broken Earth • Book 2
by N.K. Jemisin
Narrated by Robin Miles
★ 4.34 ABR Score (200.0K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (199.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (630)More about this pick
As civilization crumbles during an endless seismic apocalypse, Essun searches for her kidnapped daughter while learning to control world-ending power. Miles captures both the intimate family tragedy and the epic scope of geological catastrophe.
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The Sword of Truth Books 1 to 4: 1. Wizard's First Rule, 2. Stone of Tears, 3. Blood of the Fold, 4. Temple of the Winds
Sword of Truth • Book 1
by Terry Goodkind
Narrated by Buck Schirner
★ 4.34 ABR Score (263.8K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (254.2K) ★ 4.61 Audible (9.6K)More about this pick
Richard's journey from simple woods guide to wielder of the Sword of Truth unfolds across four books chronicling his battles against Darken Rahl, the Imperial Order, and supernatural forces threatening freedom.
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Unintended Cultivator
Unintended Cultivator • Book 1
by Eric Dontigney
Narrated by Adam Verner
★ 4.33 ABR Score (6.2K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.0K)More about this pick
Street orphan Sen gets thrust into the world of cultivation when destiny overrules social class, chosen over wealthy nobles to walk the path of ascension in this engaging fantasy debut.
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Cultivating Chaos 3
VeilVerse: Cultivating Chaos • Book 3
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 4.31 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (954)More about this pick
Ash discovers his Dao and gains power, but in a world where strength rules, his growth attracts dangerous attention from ruthless cultivators.
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Wizard's First Rule
Sword of Truth • Book 1
by Terry Goodkind
Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas
★ 4.29 ABR Score (275.9K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (254.1K) ★ 4.51 Audible (21.8K)More about this pick
The mysterious Kahlan's arrival in Richard's forest sanctuary launches him into a quest to master the Sword of Truth and stop Darken Rahl from opening the boxes of Orden and enslaving all worlds.
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The Fifth Season
The Broken Earth • Book 1
by N.K. Jemisin
Narrated by Robin Miles
★ 4.29 ABR Score (367.2K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (339.9K) ★ 4.41 Audible (27.2K)More about this pick
Jemisin's world literally breaks apart as Essun hunts for her kidnapped daughter while civilization collapses, with Robin Miles perfectly capturing the apocalyptic scope.
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Tarot's Ninth Harbinger
Divine Apostasy • Book 9
by A.F. Kay
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.28 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.79 Audible (882)More about this pick
Ruwen gains angelic wings and divine power after surviving an attack by six gods in this cosmic fantasy epic. Travis Baldree's commanding voice matches the grand scale of universal stakes and godly conflicts.
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The Black Reckoning
The Books of Beginning • Book 3
by John Stephens
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 4.27 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (5.4K) ★ 4.66 Audible (858)More about this pick
Jim Dale transforms this trilogy finale into pure immersion—his voice work across multiple characters and dimensions makes the emotional stakes feel genuinely catastrophic. If you've loved the series, his narration elevates the conclusion from satisfying to unforgettable.
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Induction
Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 1
by Sean Oswald
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.26 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.58 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Travis Baldree's performance captures Silas's transformation from ordinary man to Earth's final hope in this multiverse thriller where humanity's survival depends on one reluctant Forerunner's performance.
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Kingfall
The Kingfall Histories • Book 1
by David Estes
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.23 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.62 Audible (2.5K)More about this pick
Tim Gerard Reynolds anchors this epic about Prince Sampson discovering a legendary godblade, handling both intimate character moments and sweeping fantasy battles with equal skill.
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Sourcery
Discworld • Book 5
Narrated by Colin Morgan, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.21 ABR Score (112.5K ratings)★ 3.92 Goodreads (111.6K) ★ 4.73 Audible (844)More about this pick
Colin Morgan, Peter Serafinowicz, and Bill Nighy voice Pratchett's tale of magical chaos when the eighth son of an eighth son produces his own eighth son—a sourcerer whose power threatens reality itself.
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Red Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 1
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.19 ABR Score (70.2K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (63.4K) ★ 4.47 Audible (6.8K)More about this pick
Young Nona Grey enters a convent where girls train as holy assassins, wielding rare blood talents in a dying world orbiting a red sun. Heather O'Neill captures both the brutal training and mystical elements with fierce precision.
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Nevermoor • Book 1
by Jessica Townsend, Jim Madsen
Narrated by Gemma Whelan
★ 4.17 ABR Score (77.1K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (77.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (47)More about this pick
Gemma Whelan is so perfectly cast as Morrigan that it's hard to imagine experiencing her impossible transformation into a powerful young woman any other way.
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Dragonflight
Pern • Book 1
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.17 ABR Score (150.9K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (144.3K) ★ 4.46 Audible (6.6K)More about this pick
Lessa disguises herself as a kitchen drudge until she bonds with a queen dragon and discovers her destiny as a dragonrider in McCaffrey's genre-defining blend of fantasy and science fiction.
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The Wishsong of Shannara
The Original Shannara Trilogy • Book 3
by Terry Brooks
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.17 ABR Score (59.6K ratings)★ 3.99 Goodreads (55.7K) ★ 4.56 Audible (3.9K)More about this pick
Scott Brick guides listeners through Brin Ohmsford's magical voice training as the Ildatch's ancient evil awakens, demanding her unique Wishsong magic to prevent mankind's destruction.
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Vigil's Justice
Vigil Bound • Book 1
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.17 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.61 Audible (933)More about this pick
A Marine dies on a grenade and wakes up in a monster-filled cave with magical abilities instead of meeting his maker. Luke Daniels handles the transition from military brotherhood to fantasy world-building with convincing grit.
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The Hero and the Crown
Damar • Book 2
by Robin McKinley
Narrated by Roslyn Alexander
★ 4.15 ABR Score (56.0K ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (55.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (832)More about this pick
Alexander's narration follows Aerin, daughter of a witch and a king, as she forges her own heroic path despite being born the wrong gender to inherit Damar's throne.
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Crossroads of Twilight
The Wheel of Time • Book 10
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.14 ABR Score (169.3K ratings)★ 3.77 Goodreads (141.4K) ★ 4.51 Audible (27.9K)More about this pick
Mat flees with his prophesied bride while Rand's allies scheme behind his back in this politically dense entry that sets up the series' final act.
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The Invasion of the Tearling
The Queen of the Tearling • Book 2
by Erika Johansen
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 4.14 ABR Score (58.8K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (56.8K) ★ 4.5 Audible (2.1K)More about this pick
Young Queen Kelsea's righteous decisions trigger war with the magic-wielding Red Queen across the border. Porter handles Johansen's complex world-building as past and present storylines collide violently.
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Imago
Xenogenesis • Book 3
Narrated by Ron Butler
★ 4.14 ABR Score (25.4K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (25.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (176)More about this pick
Butler's hybrid offspring faces the ultimate choice between human extinction and alien assimilation in this trilogy finale. Ron Butler's rich voice captures the complex internal struggle of a being caught between two species.
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The Dark Is Rising
The Dark Is Rising • Book 2
by Susan Cooper
Narrated by Alex Jennings
★ 4.13 ABR Score (62.5K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (61.2K) ★ 4.54 Audible (1.3K)
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