Author: Bryce O'Connor & Luke Chmilenko | Narrator: Travis Baldree
Runtime: 32h 37m | Genre: Sci-Fi, Progression Fantasy, LitRPG, Space Opera, Cyberpunk
Rei and Firesong advance to the System Intersystems tournament as his Shido device evolves at an alarming and unprecedented rate.
In *Fire and Song*, Bryce O'Connor and Luke Chmilenko supercharge their sci-fi military progression phenomenon with thirty-two hours of adrenaline-fueled combat, emotional growth, and cybernetic escalation. Having shocked the Galens Institute with his unprecedented growth rate, Rei Ward and his squadmates in Firesong advance to the System Intersystems tournament. But as Rei’s sentient CAD, Shido, begins evolving bizarre tactical abilities that defy the laws of military science, shady corporate cartels, political enemies, and the looming alien threat of the Archons turn every arena bout into a lethal battlefield.
Narrator Travis Baldree delivers an absolute masterclass in pacing, energy, and emotional resonance. Baldree is the undisputed titan of Progression Fantasy audiobooks, and his performance here showcases why: he brings razor-sharp tactical clarity to high-speed melee exchanges while giving every squadmate—from Viv’s fiery loyalty to Aria’s stoic determination—a warm, distinct identity. Listeners who devoured the underdog grit of Iron Prince: Warformed: Stormweaver, Book 1 or the high-octane fun of Dungeon Crawler Carl will find themselves hopelessly addicted.
Clocking in at over thirty-two hours for a single token, *Fire and Song* is an unbelievable credit conversion. It delivers an irresistible blend of sci-fi academy tropes, high-stakes tournament brackets, and genuine squad loyalty that will keep your headphones glued to your ears from start to finish.
Warformed: Stormweaver Reading Order: • Iron Prince (Book 1 – 33h 55m) • Fire and Song (Book 2 – 32h 37m)
Travis Baldree is in sublime form across this thirty-two-hour epic. His vocal differentiation is flawless, maintaining instant recognition for over two dozen academy cadets and military officials. His combat narration possesses an infectious, kinetic rhythm that keeps marathon tournament sequences exhilarating without ever sounding rushed. Clean acoustic balance and crystal-clear pronunciation make this an audiophile's dream.
*Note: Narrators may differ across regional releases and audiobook editions.