14 books where sound plays a central role in magic
In worlds woven with enchantment, sound is more than just noise—it’s a potent force, a thread of power that shapes reality itself. From haunting melodies that summon spirits to whispered incantations that unravel time, these 14 books celebrate the extraordinary magic of sound. Prepare to be transported to realms where every vibration carries mystery, danger, and awe-inspiring power.
1. The Sound of Magic by Mary E. Pearson
Here, music is a language of its own—an ancient magic that can sway hearts and command the elements. Every note becomes a spell, and every silence, a dangerous void.
2. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
In a world where enchanted books scream and whisper, sound is both weapon and shield. The magical voices of tomes unlock secrets only the bravest dare confront.
3. The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
Among clairvoyants and dreamwalkers, the ethereal resonance of voices and chants bends reality, warping space and time in battles of mind and spirit.
4. The Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Magic here is color—and sound is the conduit that shapes its flow. Vibrations guide the spectrum’s power, weaving spells that are as much heard as seen.
5. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Songs echo through underground libraries, where every chord unlocks hidden realms. Here, sound is a key to ancient mysteries and forgotten magic.
6. The Whispering Muse by S.E. Anderson
Music calls forth spirits and sorcery alike, blurring the boundary between the living and the dead with every haunting melody.
7. The Singing Hills by Kate Forsyth
A tale where songs stir the land itself—awakening ancient powers buried deep beneath the earth and beneath the hearts of those who dare sing.
8. The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Sound is an elusive magic here, often a whisper or a sudden crescendo, shaping realities and unraveling spells in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
9. The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Draconic roars and enchanting incantations ripple with raw magical force, shaping destinies through power and song.
10. A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
From the chilling call of the undead to the mysterious, ancient songs of dragons, sound weaves through this epic saga as a subtle yet potent magical thread.
11. The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
In Norse mythology’s retelling, the power of chant and song calls upon gods and giants alike, shaping fate with every spoken word.
12. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Magical performances swirl with music and whispered enchantments, where sound becomes the very fabric of illusion and wonder.
13. The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Whispers and stories hold magical weight here; every spoken tale is a door, every sound a key to worlds beyond imagining.
14. The Binding by Bridget Collins
Words spoken aloud have the power to trap memories and souls. Sound becomes both curse and cure in this haunting exploration of language and magic.
The Resonance of Magic
In these tales, sound is never just background—it is the heartbeat of magic itself. Whether through songs that heal, chants that curse, or whispers that unlock hidden realms, the power of sound pulses vibrantly through every page. Dive into these worlds and listen closely—magic is calling.
