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Ship of Destiny

The Liveship Traders • Book 3

by Robin Hobb

Narrated by Anne Flosnik

4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
33h 39m Released 2010 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Thirty-three hours to finally learn what liveships actually are — and it will ruin you.

  • Great if you want: emotionally devastating trilogy payoff with no easy answers
  • Listening experience: slow-burn but relentless; the final act hits brutally hard
  • Narration: Flosnik carries Hobb's vast, grieving cast with real emotional weight
  • Skip if: you want clean resolutions — Hobb leaves wounds, not bows

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About This Audiobook

Ancient liveships awakened by blood magic navigate treacherous waters as the trading city of Bingtown faces its darkest hour. Clan matriarch Ronica Vestrit struggles to unite her fractured community against an overwhelming threat while being branded a traitor by those she seeks to protect. Far from home, Althea Vestrit pursues a desperate mission to reclaim her family's stolen liveship Vivacia from the cunning pirate Kennit, unaware that her beloved vessel harbors secrets that could reshape everything she believes about these magical ships and their true nature.

Anne Flosnik delivers a masterful performance that brings depth and distinction to Robin Hobb's extensive cast of characters across this epic fantasy's thirty-three-hour runtime. Her nuanced vocal work captures the emotional complexity of each perspective, from Ronica's weary determination to Althea's fierce resolve, while maintaining the rich atmospheric tone that makes the seafaring world feel tangible. Flosnik's pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the intricate political maneuvering and character development that define this series finale, making the audio format ideal for experiencing the sweeping scope and intimate moments of this maritime fantasy.