10 books for fans of The Once and Future King
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Kingdom of Ash
Throne of Glass • Book 7
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The Throne of Glass saga concludes with Aelin imprisoned and tortured while her fractured army faces impossible odds in the ultimate battle for Erilea's survival.
★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M ratings) - 2
The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
by James Islington
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A young fugitive poses as an orphaned student at the Academy, but the Catenan Republic's power-draining Hierarchy holds darker secrets than murder.
★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K ratings) - 3
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
Both epics blend richly detailed world-building with intimate character arcs that explore power, responsibility, and the weight of legacy, while their skilled narrators bring comparable depth to complex ensemble casts across lengthy, immersive journeys.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 4
The Name of the Wind
Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 1
by Patrick Rothfuss
Why this book?
Both epics weave intricate coming-of-age narratives within richly imagined worlds, with narrators who bring remarkable depth to complex, flawed protagonists discovering their destinies. The Name of the Wind matches the immersive, literary quality of Neville Jason's performance with Nick Podehl's commanding storytelling, making the slightly shorter runtime feel equally expansive and rewarding.
★ 4.52 Goodreads (1.1M ratings) - 5
Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Why this book?
Both epics blend intricate political intrigue with sweeping fantasy worldbuilding, and the dual narration in Towers of Midnight creates the same immersive, character-driven listening experience that makes White's reimagining of Arthurian legend so captivating. The similar runtime and complex narrative structure reward the same kind of devoted, long-form engagement that makes The Once and Future King unforgettable.
★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K ratings) - 6
House of Earth and Blood
Crescent City • Book 1
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Half-fae Bryce Quinlan teams up with fallen angel Hunt Athalar to solve her friends' brutal murders in a modern fantasy world where magic meets nightclub culture.
★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.2M ratings) - 7
Alchemised
by SenLinYu
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Dark alchemy meets lost memories as a woman battles through a war-torn world while someone desperately tries to hide her past.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K ratings) - 8
A Game of Thrones
A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 1
Why this book?
Both epics immerse you in richly detailed fantasy worlds through sprawling narratives that explore power, loyalty, and the moral complexities of leadership, while their comparable audiobook lengths and skilled narration create equally engrossing listening experiences. Where White's work reimagines Arthurian legend with wit and philosophical depth, Martin's intricate political drama offers that same sense of grand storytelling with a darker, more contemporary sensibility.
★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.8M ratings) - 9
Iron Flame
The Empyrean • Book 2
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Surviving Basgiath War College was just the beginning — now Violet faces advanced training, political conspiracies, and revelations that could shatter everything she believes about dragons and the ongoing war.
★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M ratings) - 10
The Wall of Storms
The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 2
by Ken Liu
Why this book?
Like The Once and Future King, The Wall of Storms weaves intricate political intrigue with magic and mythology, exploring the cost of power through richly layered storytelling. Michael Kramer's nuanced narration captures the same epic scope and emotional depth that makes Neville Jason's performance of White's classic so compelling, delivering an immersive fantasy experience across comparable runtimes.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.1K ratings)