Start free trial
EnglishEnglish
EspañolSpanish
简体中文Chinese
繁體中文Chinese (Traditional)
FrançaisFrench
DeutschGerman
日本語Japanese
PortuguêsPortuguese
ItalianoItalian
한국어Korean
РусскийRussian
NederlandsDutch
العربيةArabic
PolskiPolish
हिन्दीHindi
Tiếng ViệtVietnamese
SvenskaSwedish
ΕλληνικάGreek
TürkçeTurkish
ไทยThai
ČeštinaCzech
RomânăRomanian
MagyarHungarian
УкраїнськаUkrainian
IndonesiaIndonesian
DanskDanish
SuomiFinnish
БългарскиBulgarian
עבריתHebrew
NorskNorwegian
HrvatskiCroatian
CatalàCatalan
SlovenčinaSlovak
LietuviųLithuanian
SlovenščinaSlovenian
СрпскиSerbian
EestiEstonian
LatviešuLatvian
فارسیPersian
മലയാളംMalayalam
தமிழ்Tamil
اردوUrdu
SoBrief
Searching...
The Shadow of What Was Lost
by James Islington • 2014
Four young fugitives race a failing magical barrier to unlock an amnesiac's forgotten past.
4.14
93k+
The Shadow of What Was Lost Summary
The Shadow of What Was Lost 96%
Four young fugitives race a failing magical barrier to unlock an amnesiac's forgotten past.
by James Islington 2014
4.14
93k+ ratings
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie • 2006
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
4.22
320k+
The Blade Itself Summary
The Blade Itself 95%
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
by Joe Abercrombie 2006
4.22
320k+ ratings
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan • 1990
Trollocs destroyed his home. A sorceress says his power can save the world or break it.
4.19
599k+
The Eye of the World Summary
The Eye of the World 94%
Trollocs destroyed his home. A sorceress says his power can save the world or break it.
by Robert Jordan 1990
4.19
599k+ ratings
Furies of Calderon
by Jim Butcher • 2004
Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.
4.13
114k+
Furies of Calderon Summary
Furies of Calderon 94%
Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.
by Jim Butcher 2004
4.13
114k+ ratings
Gardens of the Moon
by Steven Erikson • 1999
An empire unleashes an ancient tyrant to capture a city, while gods gamble on a thief's luck.
3.94
140k+
Gardens of the Moon Summary
Gardens of the Moon 94%
An empire unleashes an ancient tyrant to capture a city, while gods gamble on a thief's luck.
by Steven Erikson 1999
3.94
140k+ ratings
The Dragonbone Chair
by Tad Williams • 1988
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
3.97
79k+
The Dragonbone Chair Summary
The Dragonbone Chair 94%
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
by Tad Williams 1988
3.97
79k+ ratings
The Justice of Kings
by Richard Swan • 2022
A truth-compelling justiciar's murder inquiry unearths a conspiracy that threatens the empire.
4.00
17k+
The Justice of Kings Summary
The Justice of Kings 94%
A truth-compelling justiciar's murder inquiry unearths a conspiracy that threatens the empire.
by Richard Swan 2022
4.00
17k+ ratings
A Dance of Cloaks
by David Dalglish • 2010
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
3.75
13k+
A Dance of Cloaks Summary
A Dance of Cloaks 94%
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
by David Dalglish 2010
3.75
13k+ ratings
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson • 2010
A slave soldier wields storm-born magic to lead a bridge crew of condemned men to survival.
4.66
688k+
The Way of Kings Summary
The Way of Kings 94%
A slave soldier wields storm-born magic to lead a bridge crew of condemned men to survival.
by Brandon Sanderson 2010
4.66
688k+ ratings
Fate of the Crown
by Paul J. Bennett • 2019
Believed dead, a princess rallies outcasts and ancient enemies to reclaim her kingdom from a tyrant.
4.42
391
Fate of the Crown Summary
Fate of the Crown 94%
Believed dead, a princess rallies outcasts and ancient enemies to reclaim her kingdom from a tyrant.
by Paul J. Bennett 2019
4.42
391 ratings
Of Shadow and Sea
by Will Wight • 2014
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
4.03
6k+
Of Shadow and Sea Summary
Of Shadow and Sea 94%
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
by Will Wight 2014
4.03
6k+ ratings
Of Sea and Shadow
by Will Wight • 2014
A sea captain's hunt for an immortality artifact draws assassins and stirs an ancient sleeping god.
4.13
6k+
Of Sea and Shadow Summary
Of Sea and Shadow 94%
A sea captain's hunt for an immortality artifact draws assassins and stirs an ancient sleeping god.
by Will Wight 2014
4.13
6k+ ratings
Elantris
by Brandon Sanderson • 2006
Cast into a city of living decay, a cursed prince must discover why the magic failed.
4.16
364k+
Elantris Summary
Elantris 94%
Cast into a city of living decay, a cursed prince must discover why the magic failed.
by Brandon Sanderson 2006
4.16
364k+ ratings
Into the Narrowdark
by Tad Williams • 2022
Betrayed from within and grieving his lost queen, an aging king faces an immortal army alone.
4.52
3k+
Into the Narrowdark Summary
Into the Narrowdark 94%
Betrayed from within and grieving his lost queen, an aging king faces an immortal army alone.
by Tad Williams 2022
4.52
3k+ ratings
Mordecai
by Michael G. Manning • 2018
A hidden archmage fights to protect his family from an ancient enemy and his own darkness.
4.44
2k+
Mordecai Summary
Mordecai 94%
A hidden archmage fights to protect his family from an ancient enemy and his own darkness.
by Michael G. Manning 2018
4.44
2k+ ratings
Blood Song
by Anthony Ryan • 2011
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
4.41
93k+
Blood Song Summary
Blood Song 94%
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
by Anthony Ryan 2011
4.41
93k+ ratings
Transcendence and Rebellion
by Michael G. Manning • 2019
A godlike entity threatens existence; a family of seers forges a magical prison to cage him.
4.48
1k+
Transcendence and Rebellion Summary
Transcendence and Rebellion 94%
A godlike entity threatens existence; a family of seers forges a magical prison to cage him.
by Michael G. Manning 2019
4.48
1k+ ratings
Realm Breaker
by Victoria Aveyard • 2021
A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.
3.57
43k+
Realm Breaker Summary
Realm Breaker 94%
A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.
by Victoria Aveyard 2021
3.57
43k+ ratings
Traitor's Blade
by Sebastien de Castell • 2014
Three framed swordsmen spirit the dead king's lost heir across a kingdom bent on their destruction.
4.04
26k+
Traitor's Blade Summary
Traitor's Blade 94%
Three framed swordsmen spirit the dead king's lost heir across a kingdom bent on their destruction.
by Sebastien de Castell 2014
4.04
26k+ ratings
A Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin • 1996
A northern lord serves his king, unearthing a secret the queen has killed to hide.
4.45
2.8M+
A Game of Thrones Summary
A Game of Thrones 94%
A northern lord serves his king, unearthing a secret the queen has killed to hide.
by George R.R. Martin 1996
4.45
2.8M+ ratings
Siege of Darkness
by R.A. Salvatore • 1993
Magic broken, gods warring, a dark elf exile and his dwarven family face a drow siege.
4.19
29k+
Siege of Darkness Summary
Siege of Darkness 94%
Magic broken, gods warring, a dark elf exile and his dwarven family face a drow siege.
by R.A. Salvatore 1993
4.19
29k+ ratings
Chronicles of the Black Company
by Glen Cook • 1986
A weary mercenary company and a fallen empress are the only hope against shadow sorcerers.
4.24
27k+
Chronicles of the Black Company Summary
Chronicles of the Black Company 94%
A weary mercenary company and a fallen empress are the only hope against shadow sorcerers.
by Glen Cook 1986
4.24
27k+ ratings
Slave, Warrior, Queen
by Morgan Rice • 2016
Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.
3.43
7k+
Slave, Warrior, Queen Summary
Slave, Warrior, Queen 93%
Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.
by Morgan Rice 2016
3.43
7k+ ratings
Mistborn
by Brandon Sanderson • 2006
A charismatic survivor assembles a crew of metal-burning thieves to rob a god of his empire.
4.49
1.0M+
Mistborn Summary
Mistborn 93%
A charismatic survivor assembles a crew of metal-burning thieves to rob a god of his empire.
by Brandon Sanderson 2006
4.49
1.0M+ ratings
The Black Prism
by Brent Weeks • 2010
The Prism's secret son must learn color magic before a mad king's siege destroys everything.
4.23
133k+
The Black Prism Summary
The Black Prism 93%
The Prism's secret son must learn color magic before a mad king's siege destroys everything.
by Brent Weeks 2010
4.23
133k+ ratings
Blood of the Old Kings
by Sung-Il Kim • 2016
A widow trades an eye for dragonfire and declares herself king of a conquered land.
3.71
2k+
Blood of the Old Kings Summary
Blood of the Old Kings 93%
A widow trades an eye for dragonfire and declares herself king of a conquered land.
by Sung-Il Kim 2016
3.71
2k+ ratings
The Hidden Queen
by Peter V. Brett • 2024
A sensitive mage and a warrior princess must rescue their mothers and stop a demon queen.
4.34
2k+
The Hidden Queen Summary
The Hidden Queen 93%
A sensitive mage and a warrior princess must rescue their mothers and stop a demon queen.
by Peter V. Brett 2024
4.34
2k+ ratings
The Will of the Many
by James Islington • 2023
Beyond the Hierarchy's control, an outcast enters an elite academy to solve a murder.
4.58
231k+
The Will of the Many Summary
The Will of the Many 93%
Beyond the Hierarchy's control, an outcast enters an elite academy to solve a murder.
by James Islington 2023
4.58
231k+ ratings
Winter Be My Shield
by Jo Spurrier • 2012
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
3.86
1k+
Winter Be My Shield Summary
Winter Be My Shield 93%
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
by Jo Spurrier 2012
3.86
1k+ ratings
Promise of Blood
by Brian McClellan • 2013
A general's coup topples the monarchy, but dying sorcerers warn: spilled royal blood summons a god.
4.13
65k+
Promise of Blood Summary
Promise of Blood 93%
A general's coup topples the monarchy, but dying sorcerers warn: spilled royal blood summons a god.
by Brian McClellan 2013
4.13
65k+ ratings
The Destroyer
by Michael-Scott Earle • 2016
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
4.00
4k+
The Destroyer Summary
The Destroyer 93%
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
by Michael-Scott Earle 2016
4.00
4k+ ratings
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang • 2018
An orphan claws into a military academy, where a fire god awakens inside her.
4.16
503k+
The Poppy War Summary
The Poppy War 93%
An orphan claws into a military academy, where a fire god awakens inside her.
by R.F. Kuang 2018
4.16
503k+ ratings
Legend
by David Gemmell • 1994
When slavers take his wife, a legendary axeman's hunt leads to a city under siege.
4.26
36k+
Legend Summary
Legend 93%
When slavers take his wife, a legendary axeman's hunt leads to a city under siege.
by David Gemmell 1994
4.26
36k+ ratings
Eye of the Wolf
by A.E. Rayne • 2020
A captured mother must dream the future for the lord who stole her children.
4.33
3k+
Eye of the Wolf Summary
Eye of the Wolf 93%
A captured mother must dream the future for the lord who stole her children.
by A.E. Rayne 2020
4.33
3k+ ratings
Wrath and Ruin
by James Maxwell • 2025
A diviner's hidden bloodline makes her the rightful heir to an empire sliding into tyranny and war.
4.64
431
Wrath and Ruin Summary
Wrath and Ruin 93%
A diviner's hidden bloodline makes her the rightful heir to an empire sliding into tyranny and war.
by James Maxwell 2025
4.64
431 ratings
By Blood, by Salt
by J.L. Odom • 2024
An outcast soldier captures a desert devil; she becomes his shield against a treacherous empire.
4.22
776
By Blood, by Salt Summary
By Blood, by Salt 93%
An outcast soldier captures a desert devil; she becomes his shield against a treacherous empire.
by J.L. Odom 2024
4.22
776 ratings
The Art of Prophecy
by Wesley Chu • 2022
After his prophecy shatters, a chosen hero is hunted by the lords who once championed him.
4.04
6k+
The Art of Prophecy Summary
The Art of Prophecy 93%
After his prophecy shatters, a chosen hero is hunted by the lords who once championed him.
by Wesley Chu 2022
4.04
6k+ ratings
The Elven
by Bernhard Hennen • 2004
A hunted jarl enters the elven realm, where a queen demands his unborn child as payment.
4.11
10k+
The Elven Summary
The Elven 93%
A hunted jarl enters the elven realm, where a queen demands his unborn child as payment.
by Bernhard Hennen 2004
4.11
10k+ ratings
Malice
by John Gwynne • 2012
A smith's son trains for his warrior trial as prophecy and ancient malice splinter a kingdom.
4.18
60k+
Malice Summary
Malice 93%
A smith's son trains for his warrior trial as prophecy and ancient malice splinter a kingdom.
by John Gwynne 2012
4.18
60k+ ratings
Assassin's Apprentice
by Robin Hobb • 1995
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
4.19
412k+
Assassin's Apprentice Summary
Assassin's Apprentice 93%
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
by Robin Hobb 1995
4.19
412k+ ratings
Son of the Black Sword
by Larry Correia • 2015
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
4.23
11k+
Son of the Black Sword Summary
Son of the Black Sword 93%
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
by Larry Correia 2015
4.23
11k+ ratings
The Orc King
by R.A. Salvatore • 2007
An orc king wages peace against warlords, fanatics, and the weight of centuries of hatred.
4.16
16k+
The Orc King Summary
The Orc King 93%
An orc king wages peace against warlords, fanatics, and the weight of centuries of hatred.
by R.A. Salvatore 2007
4.16
16k+ ratings
Prince of Thorns
by Mark Lawrence • 2011
A young prince returns from the wasteland with killers, aiming for his father's crown.
3.83
124k+
Prince of Thorns Summary
Prince of Thorns 93%
A young prince returns from the wasteland with killers, aiming for his father's crown.
by Mark Lawrence 2011
3.83
124k+ ratings
Voice of War
by Zack Argyle • 2020
A general's newborn son has eyes no law accounts for, and every faction wants him.
3.79
2k+
Voice of War Summary
Voice of War 93%
A general's newborn son has eyes no law accounts for, and every faction wants him.
by Zack Argyle 2020
3.79
2k+ ratings
The Darkness That Comes Before
by R. Scott Bakker • 2003
A monk trained in pure reason enters a holy war to find his father, unaware an ancient horror stirs.
3.84
24k+
The Darkness That Comes Before Summary
The Darkness That Comes Before 93%
A monk trained in pure reason enters a holy war to find his father, unaware an ancient horror stirs.
by R. Scott Bakker 2003
3.84
24k+ ratings
Fool's Assassin
by Robin Hobb • 2014
A retired assassin's peace ends with a dead messenger and an aging wife's impossible pregnancy.
4.43
68k+
Fool's Assassin Summary
Fool's Assassin 93%
A retired assassin's peace ends with a dead messenger and an aging wife's impossible pregnancy.
by Robin Hobb 2014
4.43
68k+ ratings
The Silverblood Promise
by James Logan • 2024
A disgraced gambler hunts his father's killer in a city of merchant princes and ancient powers.
3.96
8k+
The Silverblood Promise Summary
The Silverblood Promise 93%
A disgraced gambler hunts his father's killer in a city of merchant princes and ancient powers.
by James Logan 2024
3.96
8k+ ratings
A Time of Dread
by John Gwynne • 2018
Angels rule as tyrants, but a trapper's son finds a demonic evil stirring in the north.
4.29
16k+
A Time of Dread Summary
A Time of Dread 93%
Angels rule as tyrants, but a trapper's son finds a demonic evil stirring in the north.
by John Gwynne 2018
4.29
16k+ ratings
Nevernight
by Jay Kristoff • 2016
A shadow-wielding girl enters an assassin school to kill the men who executed her father.
4.22
117k+
Nevernight Summary
Nevernight 93%
A shadow-wielding girl enters an assassin school to kill the men who executed her father.
by Jay Kristoff 2016
4.22
117k+ ratings
The Warded Man
by Peter V. Brett • 2008
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
4.24
132k+
The Warded Man Summary
The Warded Man 93%
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
by Peter V. Brett 2008
4.24
132k+ ratings
Home
Swipe
Library
Get App
Try Full Access for 3 Days
Listen, bookmark, and more
Compare Features Free Pro
📖 Read Summaries
Read unlimited summaries. Free users get 3 per month
🎧 Listen to Summaries
Listen to unlimited summaries in 40 languages
❤️ Unlimited Bookmarks
Free users are limited to 4
📜 Unlimited History
Free users are limited to 4
📥 Unlimited Downloads
Free users are limited to 1
Risk-Free Timeline
Today: Get Instant Access
Listen to full summaries of 26,000+ books. That's 12,000+ hours of audio!
Day 2: Trial Reminder
We'll send you a notification that your trial is ending soon.
Day 3: Your subscription begins
You'll be charged on Jul 26,
cancel anytime before.
Consume 2.8× More Books
2.8× more books Listening Reading
Our users love us
600,000+ readers
Trustpilot Rating
TrustPilot
4.6 Excellent
This site is a total game-changer. I've been flying through book summaries like never before. Highly, highly recommend.
— Dave G
Worth my money and time, and really well made. I've never seen this quality of summaries on other websites. Very helpful!
— Em
Highly recommended!! Fantastic service. Perfect for those that want a little more than a teaser but not all the intricate details of a full audio book.
— Greg M
Save 62%
Yearly
$119.88 $44.99/year/yr
$3.75/mo
Monthly
$9.99/mo
Start a 3-Day Free Trial
3 days free, then $44.99/year. Cancel anytime.
Unlock a world of fiction & nonfiction books
26,000+ books for the price of 2 books
Read any book in 10 minutes
Discover new books like Tinder
Request any book if it's not summarized
Read more books than anyone you know
#1 app for book lovers
Lifelike & immersive summaries
30-day money-back guarantee
Download summaries in EPUBs or PDFs
Cancel anytime in a few clicks
Scanner
Find a barcode to scan

We have a special gift for you
Open
38% OFF
DISCOUNT FOR YOU
$79.99
$49.99/year
only $4.16 per month
Continue
2 taps to start, super easy to cancel
Settings
General
Widget
Loading...
We have a special gift for you
Open
38% OFF
DISCOUNT FOR YOU
$79.99
$49.99/year
only $4.16 per month
Continue
2 taps to start, super easy to cancel