Audiobooks Like Gods of Jade and Shadow

10 audiobooks for fans of Gods of Jade and Shadow

1. 1

   

   Certain Dark Things

   by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

   Narrated by Aida Reluzco

   ★ 3.87 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)

   ★ 3.72 Goodreads (20.1K) ★ 4.43 Audible (497)

   8h 46m listening time • Released 2021

   Listen Free on Audible
2. 2

   

   Carl's Doomsday Scenario

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays

   ★ 4.78 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)

   11h 28m listening time • Released 2021

   Jeff Hays transforms this LitRPG sequel into something genuinely unhinged—his voice work sells the escalating absurdity and real stakes so completely that you'll forget you're listening to a story about a pantless guy surviving a digital hellscape.

   Listen Free on Audible
3. 3

   

   Reaper

   Cradle • Book 10

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.76 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)

   ★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)

   13h 7m listening time • Released 2021

   Travis Baldree's narration elevates this series finale into something genuinely transcendent—his performance captures both the intimate character growth and the apocalyptic stakes with equal precision.

   Listen Free on Audible
4. 4

   

   Dreadgod

   Cradle • Book 11

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.74 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)

   12h 28m listening time • Released 2022

   Travis Baldree's delivery hits different when the stakes go apocalyptic—his voice carries the weight of Lindon's impossible odds while keeping you hooked through 12+ hours of magic system escalation and genuine character growth.

   Listen Free on Audible
5. 5

   

   Underlord

   Cradle • Book 6

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.68 ABR Score (42.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.61 Goodreads (34.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (7.6K)

   10h 42m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's performance elevates Underlord from solid progression fantasy into something genuinely addictive—his pacing turns power-ups into genuine catharsis, and he nails the quiet character moments that make you care about the wins.

   Listen Free on Audible
6. 6

   

   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)

   9h 32m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's narration transforms this tournament arc into genuine spectacle—his voice work across dozens of characters feels so distinct and alive that the high-stakes competition lands with real weight.

   Listen Free on Audible
7. 7

   

   Ghostwater

   Cradle • Book 5

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.64 ABR Score (43.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.55 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (7.7K)

   9h 16m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's narration transforms Wight's intricate magic system into something you can actually follow while driving, making this the rare progression fantasy that rewards deep listening without demanding constant rewind.

   Listen Free on Audible
8. 8

   

   Bloodline

   Cradle • Book 9

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.64 ABR Score (41.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.5 Goodreads (30.6K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.7K)

   11h 12m listening time • Released 2021

   Travis Baldree's narration transforms what could be a homecoming slog into genuinely gripping storytelling, hitting both the quiet character moments and the apocalyptic stakes with equal precision.

   Listen Free on Audible
9. 9

   

   Blackflame

   Cradle • Book 3

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.61 ABR Score (47.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.5 Goodreads (39.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (8.6K)

   11h 10m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's narration elevates this already compelling progression fantasy—his vocal range brings the magic system and high-stakes training montages to vivid life, making the third Cradle book impossible to put down.

   Listen Free on Audible
10. 10

    

    Going Postal

    Discworld • Book 33

    by Terry Pratchett

    Narrated by Stephen Briggs

    ★ 4.59 ABR Score (142.8K ratings)

    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (136.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (6.0K)

    11h 23m listening time • Released 2005

    Listen Free on Audible