10 audiobooks for fans of Assassin's Apprentice
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Royal Assassin
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)29h 17m listening time • Released 2010 -
Assassin's Quest
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)37h 35m listening time • Released 2010 -
Dragon Haven
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.21 ABR Score (46.2K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (45.3K) ★ 4.64 Audible (926)19h 38m listening time • Released 2020 -
Ship of Magic
Liveship Traders • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
Robin Hobb's signature blend of introspective character development and immersive world-building continues in this expansive sequel, deepening the magical systems and emotional complexity that made Assassin's Apprentice compelling. Anne Flosnik's narration brings the same lyrical quality to a richer cast of perspectives, rewarding listeners who appreciated Boehmer's intimate portrayal of FitzChivalry with a more sprawling narrative that explores how personal struggles ripple across an entire community.
★ 4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)35h 20m listening time • Released 2010Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy opens with this sea-faring epic about ships made from the bones of wizards — sprawling, morally complex, and devastating.
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The Dragon Keeper
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 3.97 ABR Score (56.3K ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (55.3K) ★ 4.37 Audible (971)20h 30m listening time • Released 2020 -
Fool's Fate
The Tawny Man • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
★ 4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)32h 46m listening time • Released 2014 -
Golden Fool
The Tawny Man • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
★ 4.43 ABR Score (98.6K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (94.6K) ★ 4.66 Audible (4.0K)26h 26m listening time • Released 2014 -
Ship of Destiny
The Liveship Traders • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)33h 39m listening time • Released 2010 -
Fool's Errand
Realms of the Elderlings • Book 7
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
Fool's Errand deepens the introspective character work and slow-burn emotional storytelling that defines Assassin's Apprentice, following the same protagonist through new trials that explore sacrifice and loyalty. James Langton's narration brings a mature warmth to the aging hero's voice, complementing the series' shift toward philosophical reflection while maintaining the intimate, character-driven fantasy that made the first book compelling.
★ 4.38 ABR Score (112.6K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.0K)25h 18m listening time • Released 2014Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy opens years after the Farseer trilogy, reuniting us with Fitz in a quieter, more introspective fantasy that rewards those who've done the work.
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The Mad Ship
The Liveship Traders • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)33h 57m listening time • Released 2010
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