10 books for fans of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
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The Fragile Threads of Power
Threads of Power • Book 1
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
The Fragile Threads of Power continues Schwab's richly layered fantasy world with the same atmospheric storytelling and ensemble cast dynamics, enhanced by the familiar vocal chemistry between narrators Marisa Calin and her co-performers. Those drawn to the intricate character work and dark, immersive tone of Bury Our Bones will find the same narrative depth and haunting prose in this expanded audiobook experience.
★ 4.26 Goodreads (47.0K ratings) - 2
A Conjuring of Light
Shades of Magic • Book 3
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
Schwab's signature blend of dark magic, morally complex characters, and richly layered world-building that captivates in *Bury Our Bones* returns in *A Conjuring of Light*, while the dual narration in both audiobooks creates an immersive listening experience that draws you deeper into their atmospheric, character-driven narratives.
★ 4.29 Goodreads (196.6K ratings) - 3
A Gathering of Shadows
Shades of Magic • Book 2
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
V.E. Schwab's signature blend of intricate worldbuilding, morally complex characters, and atmospheric tension carries through to *A Gathering of Shadows*, offering the same richly layered fantasy experience with dual narrators who bring depth to its ensemble cast. Both works showcase her mastery of building tension through character development and magic systems that feel both wondrous and dangerous.
★ 4.19 Goodreads (237.5K ratings) - 4
Brief Cases
The Dresden Files #15.6 • Book 15
by Jim Butcher
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver richly layered fantasy worlds through compelling ensemble narration, with Julia Whelan's skilled performance anchoring intimate character moments within larger magical landscapes. *Brief Cases* offers the same immersive listening experience with interconnected stories that reward close attention, balancing darker themes with moments of wit and humanity.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (23.9K ratings) - 5
The Iron Flower
The Black Witch Chronicles • Book 2
by Laurie Forest
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Elloren's small acts of rebellion escalate into full resistance against a theocratic regime bent on magical genocide. Forest builds a fantasy world where prejudice and power create systems of oppression eerily familiar to our own.
★ 4.30 Goodreads (30.8K ratings) - 6
A Darker Shade of Magic
Shades of Magic • Book 1
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
Why this book?
V.E. Schwab's signature blend of dark atmosphere, morally complex characters, and richly layered fantasy worlds translates seamlessly across both works, while the dual narration in *A Darker Shade of Magic* offers an equally immersive listening experience in a more compact format. Readers drawn to Schwab's exploration of power, sacrifice, and the supernatural will find the same lyrical prose and intricate world-building that made *Bury Our Bones* compelling.
★ 4.03 Goodreads (435.0K ratings) - 7
The Once and Future Queen
The Lives of Guinevere • Book 1
by Paula Lafferty
Why this book?
Julia Whelan's commanding narration brings the same atmospheric intensity to this reimagined Arthurian tale, layering emotional depth into a fantasy that explores power, legacy, and the weight of impossible choices. Both audiobooks immerse listeners in richly constructed worlds where female characters navigate complex moral landscapes against sweeping historical backdrops.
★ 4.19 Goodreads (6.3K ratings) - 8
Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love
Guardians #3.6 - The Demon Dancer
by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Daniel Abraham, Jacqueline Carey, Lisa Tuttle, Linnea Sinclair, Mary Jo Putney, Tanith Lee, Peter S. Beagle, Yasmine Galenorn, Diana Gabaldon, Jo Beverley, Carrie Vaughn, M.L.N. Hanover, Cecelia Holland, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Robin Hobb, Neil Gaiman, Marjorie M. Liu, Jim Butcher
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Love that defies gods, kings, and death itself—fantasy's biggest names craft original stories where passion and doom intertwine across impossible worlds.
★ 3.76 Goodreads (4.3K ratings) - 9
Queen of Shadows
Throne of Glass • Book 4
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Maas escalates the stakes as Aelin embraces her royal identity, orchestrating elaborate schemes to free her allies while preparing for magical war against tyrannical rule.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M ratings) - 10
Waybound
Cradle • Book 12
by Will Wight
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver immersive fantasy worlds with intricate magic systems and morally complex characters, while their skilled narrators craft equally engaging listening experiences that draw you deep into expansive narratives. Waybound shares that same sense of epic scope and character-driven storytelling that makes Bury Our Bones so compelling, offering the same satisfying blend of action and emotional depth across a comparable runtime.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K ratings)