10 audiobooks for fans of The Once and Future King
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Kingdom of Ash
Throne of Glass • Book 7
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.91 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (38.7K)33h 11m listening time • Released 2018Elizabeth Evans transforms the emotional gutting of this finale into something you'll want to hear in one sitting. Her performance captures both the raw anguish and defiant rage that makes this sprawling series ending actually land.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Both epics blend richly detailed world-building with intimate character arcs that explore power, responsibility, and the weight of legacy, while their skilled narrators bring comparable depth to complex ensemble casts across lengthy, immersive journeys.
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)27h 25m listening time • Released 2008Michael Kramer's narration elevates this finale into something transcendent—his command of Vin's internal devastation and the apocalyptic scope makes the 27-hour journey feel essential, not exhausting.
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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Both epics blend intricate political intrigue with sweeping fantasy worldbuilding, and the dual narration in Towers of Midnight creates the same immersive, character-driven listening experience that makes White's reimagining of Arthurian legend so captivating. The similar runtime and complex narrative structure reward the same kind of devoted, long-form engagement that makes The Once and Future King unforgettable.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)38h 21m listening time • Released 2010Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate the emotional weight of Jordan's endgame—their dual narration makes the converging POVs feel like separate threads tightening toward catastrophe, and they nail the quieter character breakthroughs that matter most before the final battle.
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The Name of the Wind
Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 1
by Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Both epics weave intricate coming-of-age narratives within richly imagined worlds, with narrators who bring remarkable depth to complex, flawed protagonists discovering their destinies. The Name of the Wind matches the immersive, literary quality of Neville Jason's performance with Nick Podehl's commanding storytelling, making the slightly shorter runtime feel equally expansive and rewarding.
★ 4.72 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.7 Audible (109.1K)27h 55m listening time • Released 2009Rothfuss's debut is arguably the most beautifully written fantasy of the 21st century — the story of a legend telling the truth about his own myth.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.71 ABR Score (236.7K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (13.0K)28h 14m listening time • Released 2023Euan Morton's layered performance transforms this intricate mystery into something you'll want to hear twice—his control of tone and pacing makes every revelation land with devastating precision.
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House of Earth and Blood
Crescent City • Book 1
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.70 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.76 Audible (41.6K)27h 50m listening time • Released 2020Elizabeth Evans' narration transforms this urban fantasy into something genuinely addictive—she nails the irreverent protagonist voice while making the darker twists land with real emotional weight.
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Alchemised
by SenLinYu
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
★ 4.46 ABR Score (237.6K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (9.8K)36h 14m listening time • Released 2025Saskia Maarleveld's performance transforms this dark fantasy debut into something genuinely unsettling—her voice work for the necromantic elements is so immersive you'll forget you're listening.
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A Game of Thrones
A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 1
Narrated by Roy Dotrice
Both epics immerse you in richly detailed fantasy worlds through sprawling narratives that explore power, loyalty, and the moral complexities of leadership, while their comparable audiobook lengths and skilled narration create equally engrossing listening experiences. Where White's work reimagines Arthurian legend with wit and philosophical depth, Martin's intricate political drama offers that same sense of grand storytelling with a darker, more contemporary sensibility.
★ 4.79 ABR Score (2.9M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.77 Audible (148.5K)33h 46m listening time • Released 2004Martin reinvented epic fantasy by killing his darlings — a brutal, politically intricate world where nobility gets you killed and moral ambiguity reigns.
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Iron Flame
The Empyrean • Book 2
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.69 ABR Score (2.7M ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.2K)28h 16m listening time • Released 2023The dual narration perfectly captures Violet's fractured loyalties and inner steel—Soler and Hamilton make the romantic and political tension feel genuinely impossible to choose between.
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The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Both epics weave intricate mythologies with coming-of-age journeys and feature richly detailed worlds that unfold gradually across their substantial runtimes, rewarding patient listeners with immersive storytelling. The dual narration in The Eye of the World provides the same engaging vocal experience as Neville Jason's nuanced performance, bringing multiple perspectives and emotional depth to a sprawling fantasy narrative.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (667.1K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (598.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (69.0K)29h 57m listening time • Released 2006Jordan's doorstop epic that launched a 14-book saga — vast, immersive world-building with a classic hero's journey that deepens into something far more complex.
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