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Words of Radiance

The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)
★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)
48h 15m Released 2014 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading have been narrating Sanderson's world together so long they've stopped sounding like two narrators — they sound like one voice with two registers.

  • Great if you want: deep magic system payoffs and character arcs that actually earn it
  • Listening experience: dense early, then propulsive — the final ten hours are hard to stop
  • Narration: Kramer and Reading split POVs by gender; the handoffs are seamless by now
  • Skip if: you haven't finished The Way of Kings — this rewards patience, not shortcuts

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About This Audiobook

Epic storms ravage the world of Roshar as ancient powers stir and deadly secrets threaten to unravel civilization itself. War rages on the mysterious Shattered Plains, where noble houses clash while hunting for gemhearts amid treacherous chasms. Kaladin, once a slave, now commands the royal guard while grappling with newfound abilities that defy understanding. Scholar Shallan journeys toward dark truths that could save or damn her world, carrying burdens that fracture her very identity. The enigmatic Assassin in White continues his campaign of terror, targeting kings across the continent with supernatural precision.

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading deliver masterful dual narration that brings Sanderson's intricate world to vivid life. Kramer's commanding voice captures the intensity of battle sequences and political intrigue, while Reading infuses complex character relationships with nuanced emotion. Their seamless transitions between perspectives maintain perfect pacing across the epic's sprawling narrative threads. The audiobook format particularly enhances Sanderson's distinctive magic systems and philosophical dialogues, allowing listeners to absorb the rich world-building while following multiple storylines. Both narrators demonstrate remarkable consistency in voicing dozens of distinct characters throughout the substantial runtime.