Audiobooks Like The Kingdom of Copper

Soneela Nankani's voice carries an authority in this 23-hour Daevabad trilogy installment that feels earned — she navigates the shifting political allegiances and the ornate Middle Eastern fantasy world without over-explaining, trusting listeners to track the intrigue, which keeps the listen taut despite the runtime. The prose is richly layered and Nankani honors its texture without turning it into decoration. These recommendations favor similarly long, highly-rated epic fantasy with complex political systems and narrators who treat the genre's density as a feature rather than an obstacle.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Kingdom of Copper

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    The Ruin of Kings

    A Chorus of Dragons • Book 1

    by Jenn Lyons

    Narrated by Feodor Chin, Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam

    3.76 ABR Score (17.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.82 Goodreads (16.1K) ★ 4.19 Audible (1.5K)
    27h 22m listening time • Released 2019
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    The Butcher's Masquerade

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    4.88 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)
    23h 33m listening time • Released 2022

    Jeff Hays transforms this jungle-survival escalation into pure narrative adrenaline—his distinct voices for Carl, Donut, and the new threats make the chaos feel genuinely dangerous and darkly funny.

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    The Hero of Ages

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)
    27h 25m listening time • Released 2008

    Michael 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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    The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott

    4.83 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)
    26h 46m listening time • Released 2023

    The ensemble narration transforms this sixth book into pure audio theater—Warburton's deadpan delivery against the chaos of a collapsing dungeon level makes it impossible to pause.

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    He Who Fights With Monsters 7

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 7

    by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.73 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (19.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (23.4K)
    18h 39m listening time • Released 2022
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    Cold Days

    The Dresden Files • Book 14

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    4.73 ABR Score (135.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (107.2K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.7K)
    18h 47m listening time • Released 2012
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    He Who Fights with Monsters 2

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 2

    by Shirtaloon

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.73 ABR Score (61.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (28.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (32.7K)
    22h 1m listening time • Released 2021
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    House of Sky and Breath

    Crescent City • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.72 ABR Score (874.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (845.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (29.2K)
    27h 42m listening time • Released 2022
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    The Trouble with Peace

    The Age of Madness • Book 2

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.70 ABR Score (56.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)
    21h 57m listening time • Released 2020

    Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.

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    The Lost Metal

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 7

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)
    18h 46m listening time • Released 2022

    Michael Kramer brings surgical precision to Sanderson's sprawling finale, keeping you locked in through 18+ hours of intricate plotting and emotional payoffs that actually land. This is the rare epic fantasy audiobook where the narrator's control matches the author's ambition.

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