10 books for fans of The Shadow of What Was Lost
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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) - 2
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's measured, immersive narration brings the same epic scope and intricate worldbuilding to Sanderson's conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy, where complex magic systems and themes of sacrifice mirror the philosophical depth found in Islington's debut. Both audiobooks demand engaged listening but reward that attention with richly layered narratives and morally nuanced characters navigating impossible choices.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 3
Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Cosmere
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Stories from across Sanderson's Cosmere universe unite planets from Stormlight Archive to Mistborn, each with unique magic systems and fully realized worlds.
★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K ratings) - 4
The Well of Ascension
The Mistborn Saga • Book 2
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's masterful narration brings the same epic scope and intricate magic systems to life in The Well of Ascension, while Sanderson's exploration of power, sacrifice, and rebellion mirrors the thematic depth that made The Shadow of What Was Lost compelling. The consistent narrator ensures a seamless transition between these sprawling fantasy worlds, maintaining the immersive listening experience across both lengthy, richly layered narratives.
★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K ratings) - 5
The Strength of the Few
Hierarchy • Book 2
by James Islington
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The highly anticipated follow-up deepens Vis's dangerous game within the Hierarchy as alternate dimensions and hidden truths threaten to upend everything.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (80.6K ratings) - 6
The Wall of Storms
The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 2
by Ken Liu
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's consistent narration carries over the same immersive, intricate world-building style that made The Shadow of What Was Lost compelling, while The Wall of Storms offers a similarly epic scope with equally complex magic systems and morally nuanced characters that reward patient, attentive listening.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.1K ratings) - 7
Heart of Flesh
The Ronin Saga • Book 5
by Matthew Wolf
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The fifth Ronin Saga installment plunges Gray, Ayva, and Helix into urban politics and corruption, testing their bonds amid a world of scheming and manipulation.
★ 4.93 Goodreads (27 ratings) - 8
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's measured, deliberate narration enhances both works' intricate magic systems and philosophical depth, creating an immersive experience that rewards close listening. Sanderson's The Final Empire shares the epic scope and character-driven storytelling of The Shadow of What Was Lost, with the added benefit of a more self-contained narrative arc that unfolds across its substantial runtime.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K ratings) - 9
Golden Flames
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 4
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Separated by betrayal and believed dead, Kullen and Natisse fight parallel battles against overwhelming odds as their empire faces annihilation from demonic forces.
★ 4.42 Goodreads (643 ratings) - 10
Red Claw
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 2
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Dragonblood assassins navigate political conspiracies in a fantasy realm where magical bloodlines determine deadly abilities. Castle and Peloquin continue their saga with expanded world-building and higher stakes as ancient powers stir beneath the surface.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (1.1K ratings)