Audiobooks Like Throne of Jade

Simon Vance narrates Throne of Jade with the kind of British precision that suits both the Napoleonic setting and the Chinese imperial court — his voice moves between the two worlds without imposing a single register on either, and at 12 hours the diplomatic tension has room to build. Eight of the ten recommendations share his narration, most run a comparable length, and the titles that earned his return across the full Temeraire series carry the same careful handling of a world where the human and dragon politics are equally consequential.

10 audiobooks for fans of Throne of Jade

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    Spinning Silver

    The Mortal Instruments

    by Naomi Novik

    Narrated by Lisa Flanagan

    4.41 ABR Score (163.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (154.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (9.2K)
    17h 56m listening time • Released 2018
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    The Wolf of the North

    Wolf of the North • Book 1

    by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.21 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (7.8K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.7K)
    10h 23m listening time • Released 2017

    Simon Vance transforms an underdog-forged-into-legend story into something genuinely gripping, matching his gravelly intensity to Wulfric's brutal journey from weakling to warrior with perfect narrative rhythm.

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    Raise the Banner

    The King's Ranger • Book 5

    by A.C. Cobble

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.20 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (267)
    11h 15m listening time • Released 2021

    Simon Vance brings crushing weight to Rew's final reckoning, turning this climactic ranger fantasy into something genuinely haunting. If you've followed the series, the payoff hits hard.

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    The Path of the Storm

    Evermen Saga • Book 1

    by James Maxwell

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.17 ABR Score (19.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (18.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (1.4K)
    12h 30m listening time • Released 2014

    Simon Vance brings crystalline clarity to Maxwell's intricate magic system and sweeping character arcs, making this epic fantasy's layered world feel genuinely lived-in rather than just described.

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    The Ranger's Path

    The King's Ranger • Book 2

    by A.C. Cobble

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.13 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.64 Audible (244)
    11h 16m listening time • Released 2021

    Simon Vance brings his A-game to this sequel, layering distinct voices across a sprawling cast while the story deepens into morally murky territory where loyalty itself becomes the real enemy.

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    A Girl from Nowhere

    The Firewall Trilogy • Book 1

    by James Maxwell

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.06 ABR Score (12.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (11.4K) ★ 4.5 Audible (848)
    12h 24m listening time • Released 2020

    Simon Vance elevates this desert-survival epic with a narrator who distinguishes every character and builds genuine tension across twelve hours. A gripping fantasy foundation with high stakes and real emotional weight.

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    Uprooted

    by Naomi Novik

    Narrated by Julia Emelin

    4.05 ABR Score (275.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (266.7K) ★ 4.31 Audible (9.0K)
    17h 44m listening time • Released 2015
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    Buried Deep and Other Stories

    by Naomi Novik

    Narrated by Frankie Corzo, Nicholas Guy Smith, Imani Jade Powers, Simon Vance, Elizabeth Knowelden, Saskia Maarleveld, Lauren Fortgang, Ell Potter, Billie Fulford-Brown, Steve West, Lisa Flanagan, Bronwen Price, Anisha Dadia, Naomi Novik

    3.99 ABR Score (6.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (6.8K) ★ 4.58 Audible (98)
    12h 46m listening time • Released 2024

    A star-studded ensemble cast elevates these thirteen stories from clever reimaginings into fully realized audio experiences, each narrator perfectly matched to their tale's voice and world.

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    The Darkness Within Saga: Worlds Apart

    The Darkness Within Saga • Book 8

    by JD Franx

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.81 ABR Score (59 ratings)
    ★ 4.73 Goodreads (30) ★ 4.76 Audible (29)
    13h 55m listening time • Released 2026

    Simon Vance's narration transforms this complex saga installment into something genuinely gripping—his control over multiple voices and the dark emotional weight make eight books in feel essential, not obligatory.

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    The Broken Eye

    Lightbringer • Book 3

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.61 ABR Score (81.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (69.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.5K)
    29h 33m listening time • Released 2014

    Simon Vance transforms this sprawling dark fantasy epic into unmissable audio—his command of dozens of distinct voices keeps you locked in through 30 hours of political intrigue, magic systems, and genuine stakes where nobody's safe.

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