10 books for fans of A Gathering of Shadows
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The Fragile Threads of Power
Threads of Power • Book 1
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
The continuation deepens the magic system and character arcs established in A Gathering of Shadows while maintaining Schwab's lush, immersive prose—and the return of your familiar narrators makes slipping back into this world feel like coming home. The expanded runtime allows for richer world-building and more intricate plotting, rewarding listeners who became invested in the first book's intricate tapestry of power and ambition.
★ 4.26 Goodreads (47.0K ratings) - 2
The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's masterful narration carries you through another richly layered fantasy world where magic systems are as intricate as they are captivating, and where morally complex characters navigate high stakes with the same emotional depth you experienced in A Gathering of Shadows. Sanderson's world-building demands the same attentive listening that Schwab's does, rewarding you with a sprawling narrative that unfolds with cinematic grandeur across its extended runtime.
★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K ratings) - 3
The Bands of Mourning
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same richness and dramatic intensity to Sanderson's intricate magic system and character development as he does to Schwab's lush prose, while both audiobooks deliver epic fantasy adventures grounded in complex world-building and morally nuanced protagonists. The listening experience maintains that immersive, cinematic quality you appreciated in A Gathering of Shadows, with layered plots and high stakes that unfold across similarly satisfying runtime.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (193.3K ratings) - 4
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
Schwab's signature blend of intricate worldbuilding and morally complex characters returns with the same immersive depth, while the expanded cast of narrators creates a richer vocal landscape that mirrors the book's multi-perspective storytelling. Those drawn to her atmospheric prose and character-driven fantasy will find the same lyrical quality that makes her work so compelling to experience through audio.
★ 3.93 Goodreads (174.6K ratings) - 5
Words of Radiance
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Why this book?
Both audiobooks feature the masterful dual narration of Kramer and Reading, creating richly layered character voices that bring complex magical systems and intricate relationships to life. Words of Radiance expands on the epic scope and character-driven storytelling you appreciated in A Gathering of Shadows, with similarly immersive world-building and high-stakes magical competition woven throughout a longer, deeply rewarding listening experience.
★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K ratings) - 6
The Way of Kings
The Cosmere • Book 1
Why this book?
The same expert narration from Kramer and Reading brings epic depth to Sanderson's intricate magic system and interconnected character arcs, offering a similarly immersive fantasy world that rewards close listening. Both works balance sweeping political intrigue with intimate character moments, though The Way of Kings expands that scope into a richly layered saga that deepens with each re-listen.
★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K ratings) - 7
Oathbringer
The Stormlight Archive • Book 3
Why this book?
Both audiobooks feature the same stellar narration duo of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, whose dynamic character work brings richly layered magic systems and complex protagonists to life with equal skill. Oathbringer shares A Gathering of Shadows' focus on intricate worldbuilding and character development, though it offers a significantly deeper immersion with its epic scope and explores similar themes of power, identity, and redemption across a longer, more expansive listening journey.
★ 4.60 Goodreads (365.0K ratings) - 8
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration brings the same gravitas to Sanderson's epic world-building and intricate magic system, while both audiobooks deliver immersive fantasy narratives that balance intimate character moments with sweeping, high-stakes adventure. The Hero of Ages expands on the darker, more complex themes of power and sacrifice that make A Gathering of Shadows compelling, offering a similarly rich listening experience across its extended runtime.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 9
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same immersive depth to Sanderson's intricate magic system and character-driven narrative as he does in A Gathering of Shadows, while The Final Empire offers the darker, epic scope and morally complex world-building that fantasy listeners crave. The longer runtime rewards you with richer worldbuilding and the same meticulous attention to detail that makes Schwab's prose sing in audio form.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K ratings) - 10
Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Why this book?
The dual narration of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer brings the same dynamic vocal chemistry to this epic fantasy's intricate plot lines and multiple perspectives that made A Gathering of Shadows so immersive. Both works balance intimate character moments with high-stakes magical conflict, though Sanderson's conclusion to the Wheel of Time series offers a grander scope and deeper world-building for listeners seeking an extended, emotionally resonant journey.
★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K ratings)