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The Burning White

Lightbringer • Book 5

by Brent Weeks

Narrated by Simon Vance

4.54 ABR Score (48.7K ratings)
★ 4.26 Goodreads (38.1K) ★ 4.83 Audible (10.6K)
39h 4m Released 2019 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Five books of mounting dread finally detonate here, and Simon Vance performs the fallout like he's been saving himself for this exact moment.

  • Great if you want: a massive epic fantasy series that actually sticks the landing
  • Listening experience: dense and emotionally relentless, especially in the final third
  • Narration: Vance juggles dozens of distinct voices across 39 hours without losing precision
  • Skip if: you haven't listened to the earlier Lightbringer books first

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About This Audiobook

Gavin Guile stands stripped of his legendary power, facing an impossible choice between saving the woman he loves and preserving his empire. As the White King unleashes devastating traps against the magical Chromeria, young Kip Guile races to unite fractured allies for a final, desperate battle. In this climactic entry to the Lightbringer series, Brent Weeks weaves together complex magical systems based on light and color with political intrigue, family secrets, and the looming threat of absolute darkness consuming their world.

Simon Vance delivers a masterful performance that elevates every moment of this epic conclusion. His nuanced character voices bring distinct personality to the sprawling cast, while his measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot developments and magical concepts that define Weeks' richly constructed world. Vance navigates seamlessly between intimate character moments and sweeping battle sequences, maintaining clarity even during the most complex magical confrontations. The audio format enhances the sensory nature of the light-based magic system, as Vance's expressive narration helps listeners visualize the brilliant colors and devastating power that drive this fantasy realm.