This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is here.
Happy release day to the first volume in the Maggie the Undying trilogy!
Here are some of the retailer links for your convenience. This Kingdom is available in ebook, audiobook and hardback formats. Paperback format is currently exclusive to the UK edition (April 2nd release).
A Letter from House Andrews
Dear BDH,
This Kingdom is finally here.
You know we don’t do feelings, because we are professionals and all that, but this release is unlike any other we’ve had. So much time has passed between the first clumsy idea of Maggie and today, filled with work, pressure, and sheer effort.
It doesn’t seem real.
Any time you do something different as a writer, you take a risk. And this one is different. It’s an entirely new world, completely unlike our own reality. We filled it with fantastic creatures, strange magic, and archetypes: the Golden Knight, the Noble Assassin, the Fire Mage, the Mad King. The side characters are heroes of their own stories. We wanted to condense the essence of what makes fantasy books… well, fantasy.
We hope you’ll enjoy a plunge into the world of Rellas. It is our sincerest hope that it reminds you of why you love fantastic worlds and the strange people who inhabit them.
And now House Andrews has made us all emotional compromised… release day without treats? Not on my watch.
The unbelievably talented Helena Elias has another character reveal for us.
You’ve probably met him already in the Garden of Soft Blossoms…
Now that the book is out in the world, this is the place to talk about his secrets and everything else in Kair Toren. Reactions, theories, favorite moments, things you need to scream about, whether you’ve just started reading or already devoured the book – we’re here for all of it.
I’ll also be collecting your questions for House Andrews, who will answer them on the blog or in the Zoom release Q&A we’re planning in April.
This is your official This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me discussion thread.
Attention!
There are spoilers in the comments below.
There is one specific plot twist in Chapter 23 we’re asking you not to discuss just yet until everyone catches up. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Happy Book Birthday!!
Happiest of book birthdays!!
Thank you House Andrews for giving us another incredible world to enjoy.
Maggie is delightful beyond words and I may have read it 5 times in the past 5 months. It’s that good.
Happy book birthday! Started reading last night!🎉🍾💕😀
I stayed up too late reading once it showed up on my kindle at midnight! Now work is getting in the way of continuing my adventure ☹️. Wish I’d taken today off!
Happy Book Birthday to Ilona and Gordon! I have already started on the book, and it is gripping from the very first page!
Did I see a version of Scarlet Star during the mage battle??
Happy Birthday Maggie!! We are so glad you are with us!! One of us!
Congratulations to House Andrews! You guys continue to amaze. Thank you so much for everything you do.
back to devouring….
I loved the book. The humor was great. Both potential love interests were jaw dropping. The stelka and the fish made me laugh.
But that cliffhanger ending was so “scream inducing”. I turned the last page and went oh no, it ended there. NOOOOOOOOO…..
Is the Man from the Garden the author of the Book? Or did he also drop into the book and know the plot? Decided to become the kingmaker? The first meeting in the Garden was very interesting…
Also, great job House Andrews on the plot twist on who the main love interest is, I almost fell out of my chair when it happened!
Is this going to be 2 or 3 books? I read elsewhere 3 but I swear the blog said 2.
Second sentence of the post, emphasis mine 🙂:
“Happy release day to the first volume in the Maggie the Undying trilogy!”
THANKS!
First, happy release day, and congratulations to HA. I truly hope your effort and talent is rewarded with the best reception and sales for this book/trilogy.
Second, I’m piggy-packing on Rosemarie’s question above to ask a related question for the Q&A session.
I remember that, when HA first announced this project, they said they had originally envisioned Maggie’s story mainly as a duology. And shortly after signing a 3-book contract with Tor, they weren’t yet sure if they’d expand Maggie’s story to a trilogy or leave it as a duology + spin-off.
So all these years later, I’d very much want to know how HA have evolved the initial plot to fit it to a trilogy. Did book 3 of the trilogy result from altering or expanding or shifting the events originally envisioned for book 2 of the duology, or is it a continuation beyond the originally planned endpoint of the duology?
And an alternate question: The pivotal moment when Maggie presumably decides whether she wants to stay in Rellas or return to our world will happen in book 2 or in book 3 of the trilogy?
Also, will Maggie use her modern-day knowledge to make other things in the future (like the soap)?
Thank you. Looking forward to the Q&A session.
asking the
This is what happens when you wake up in a new time zone. Congrats on the book. It’s absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait for the event in St. Paul!
Happy book birthday and welcome Maggie!
Truly the BDH is so loved!!!
I too stayed up for the midnight drop. I’ve never been more glad to be on Spring Break.
(blearily going back for a second read)
Same – hahahah.
We broke kindle, again!
Last night midnight came and went on the east coast, no Maggie, I w*itied with a bit of chalant.
Central time flew past the same way, chalant went with it, checked my preorder, was informed there was a problem with my down load or purchase!
Hit repurchase, was informed I had already purchased, (of course I had!) and download was pending, and pending…
I have it now, food at the ready, clear path to the bathroom-no tripping hazards.
Will surface around 4pm to go see HA.
Happy Book Birthday!! I was hoping to spend the day in Rellas but life has intervened, as usual. 😄
Looking forward to celebrating 2 more, hopefully not tooo far in the future! 😉
Happy book birthday!!
I’m so glad I ordered it in hardback as it arrived yesterday & I could start reading it early, I devoured it as that’s what we do here &
It was amazing, just like all your books are!! I’m just about to start my 2nd read through & I’m eagerly awaiting for the audiobook to release on Thursday.
Omg I have been WAITING for this thread! I received the book early from Waterstones and have had no one to discuss it with. Spoilers incoming.
I wonder what path the romance is going to take with Arvel. Seems like she’s already pretty established with the main romance and so I doubt Arvel will have the slightest chance.
Do we think Silveren is redeemable? I do feel for him, his father and mother were both murdered unjustly and I understand why he holds a grudge. He’s just taking it too far with wanting everyone to burn for it and not just those who caused him pain.
It’s also a bit of a shitshow in terms of who can take the throne. There are no decent candidates from what I can see, unless the second son is putting on an act just for survival.
I cannot waitttt for Maggie to grow into her power. We need a mage training her, preferably Isadau (I think that’s how the name was spelled). Can’t wait to see her flying around on a drezmur as well! So much potential for growth.
I found the Duke YUM from the very first scene when he rode in on Villain. Like, what kind of name is that for a horse? I love it. I love that we know he actually likes her but she’s not convinced.
I want extremeeeeee yearning in book 2 (which will happen cause of lack of proximity but I wonder if it can happen when they’re around each other considering the romance seems pretty established now).
Absolutely loved the book, always love anything IA and can’t wait to see some thoughts from everyone else!
P.S. I didn’t see any of the plot twists coming, call me a dumb diddy!
Umm, I don’t think there is the slightest possibility of a relationship with Arvel? Maggie has zero interest in him. I thought him funny and endearing when we thought he was Bellen but turns out he’s just a bellend 😒😅
Yeah no chance there.
And loooool absolutely such a bellend. It put me off when he came to the office when she was being interrogated and kept bellowing. I can’t stand a man who shouts.
I’ve not read a proper love triangle in ages and I usually hate them but I guess a tinyyyy triangle is what I was hoping for. I know it’s not a trope IA loves though so makes sense.
Absolutely loving it so far!!! Since I’m not an Authorlord, I get to have all of the feelings. Congratulations on the release, and thank you for an amazing story!
I had the Arc since December. Devoured it. Didnt see any of the plot twists. Felt like I need a dictionary and flow chart. I waited for the release and now Im listening to audiobook. I do wish we could get audiobook not from audible but apparently if you use the credit for presale and then cancel audible you still get the book. So Im very excited for the reread and relisten. Anytime that someone mentions that House Andrews doesnt do cliffhanger I cackle. I loved it and I look forward to diving into the muddy waters again.
Yay and Happy Birthday 🎈 I tried to wait until midnight but unloaded a truck full of hay bales and my eyes and body said no way! So I ordered the audiobook ages ago and in a few hours am off to the bookstore to pick up my hardback! Thank You House Andrew’s and the BLH!
Congratulations!
Happy Book Birthday! I am telling everyone to read this Kingdom. my bus driver, nurses etc. Congrats House Andrews.
Happy release day! At the same time it seems like it was a long time ago, but also somehow yesterday, that you guys started talking about Maggie and how you would try to sell it to a trad pub first, then self publish if that didn’t happen. And now look how far you’ve come. I’m so happy for House Andrews, and proud, and I can’t wait for more people to discover you guys through this book. You deserve all the (more) success coming your way
And it was snapped up in a matter of hours after it went on the market, with 3 major publishers entering a bidding war over it instantly!
Hehe, if it doesn’t sell indeed 😀
Congratulations to HA and happy birthday, Maggie! So excited to dive into the Kindle version while I save up to select my favorite pretty one. <3
I’m with you, Genevieve. Kindle it is until I can decide which book I love best.
I can’t believe we’re here already! I know we’ve been w*iting for quite a while. But at the same time, it feels like it went by in a flash. Here’s to hoping the w*it for Book 2 goes by just as quickly. Congratulations, House Andrews!
Amazing world. Amazing story. Can wait to reread many times. But what the heck is up with that absolute cliffhanger?
*Can’t* wait. I haven’t slept much since 2 am, when the book appeared in my library.
Ilona has been ebiiiiil reacting up and down the Facebook fan group on all the posts mentioning how HA don’t do cliffhangers for weeks!
And no one knew! And I couldn’t say anything! Won’t somebody think of the poor Mod R who had to keep this spoilers for years 😛
I knew since December and I was cackling so much when I was seeing those posts
In Iowa (central time) got the book at 11 pm and just started to read. You know, just a bit. Before bed. Got thunderstorms and massive shivering dog on my lap so enjoyed it until 3:30… until dogs demanded breakfast at 6am. Blearily reading as more storms roll in… more tea. Need campfire tea. Or Otrokar tea.
We are the Horde!
WE ARE HORDE!
First of all Happy book birthday !
I was lucky enough to receive the physical book in advance so I sat on my questions and had to contain my happiness but NO MORE !
I’ll try to not reveal any spoiler but here are my questions:
Is Latour a threat to BDH if we don’t behave ? 😉
I also wanted to know if you had always planned Reynald story as is ?
oh man the beautiful art. I need all the art!!
So goood! Thank you to local bookstores for handing out a weeee bit early. Finished at midnight and wanted to start right back from the beginning. As a fantasy reader and a devoted IA fan, this was the most perfect book.
I loved how we started with Maggie having to rely only on her knowledge and wits, no special powers for this portal fantasy, and then how they started dropping hints that she must have her own magic after all.
I’ll hold off on talking about the other plot twists but they were just … *chefs kiss*
Happy book birthday and thank you for a very enjoyable first read of many!!
What shall I say except I love it 🙂
Thank you House Andrews for creating another story and to all the team around you for making this amazing fan space around all stories and connecting us.
wohoooo… happy book birthday. I’m reserving the long weekend for this 😉
Happy book birthday!! I was away on a trip so am picking up my copy I ordered at my local bookstore today! So looking forward to diving in.
What an accomplishment House Andrews!
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳🎉🎉🎉
I knew this book was dedicated to the BDH ever since this was first posted in the blog, but I have to be honest: I teared up all over again when I actually saw that in print. We are a very blessed horde, for sure!!!!!! 🥹💕💕💕💕💕
Same! That’s always a little heart cuddle.
I can only say, per directive of Mod R…
Chapter 23 – OMG!
Wheeeee! What a ride so far 🙂
Started reading at 11p (CST), finally called it at 4:30ish this morning.
*Blinks slowly* Slept for 3 hours and then…
Coffee – Barsa – Coffee – Barsa, Barsa, Barrrrsa!!
Getting ready to start Chapter 34, House Andrews is the most awesome writers ever!!!
Might I have some more please?????
Happy Book Birthday! and Arrgh! I forgot today was the day and just happened to see it in my kindle… now do I ignore the meetings I have this afternoon and read or try to hold off until after work and call in tomorrow? Decisions decisions!!
Maggie is just so beautiful in so many ways!
The imagery, for example,
“The shading canvas stirred in the wind, as if the teahouse were a ship and these were its emerald sails.”
A perfect, complete, vivid picture.
HA for the absolute win!
Finally! I gobbled it up, it is probably my favorite book yet and I would not have believed this to be possible. The cliffhanger! *cries* Now I have to re-read it…
This makes me so happy to hear 💛
Not about the cliffhanger tears hehe, but it does genuinely feel like House Andrews have levelled up with this book, right? Not just me? And I had no idea it was possible either.
The story is SO good. Finished my first read, about to start the second.
I realise it may not be a HA decision but can I please suggest/request a This Kingdom notebook for merch. Something hardcover that has the maps, character list, art and space for me to keep track of all my theories and details on who everyone is.
I have the ebook, will get the audio to catch all the things my excited read missed. And will buy a hardback but am already planning to add post its to make notes.
A matching notebook for this purpose would be amazing.
Congratulations on a fantastic new story and world. We are The Horde of the Kingdom.
Funny you should say this, because Ilona and I were oooh-ing and aaaah-ing over this gorgeous This Kingdom-themed scrapbooking post last night https://www.instagram.com/p/DWh1L9QEsjz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
Wouldn’t that be just perfect in a Maggie notebook! Definitely adding this to the merch suggestions, thank you :*
Absolutely yes to the scrapbook please!
First – thank you. Second, OK – Questions:
1. Did the Duke know that he had been responsible for the lucky coin? Seems like a no.
2. That first chase to the Garden – also random? I am thinking yes.
3. Do we ever get to meet the author? Have we met the author?
that was fantastic!
I never thought I’d disagree with Mod R but this is definitely more cliff hanger than cliff leaner.
Bring on Maggie 2!
This is absolutely a big walloping clifhanger! 😀
Happy book birthday!
It showed up from Bookshop.org a day early on my actual birthday and I may have stayed up a wee bit too late to finish it, but no regrets! I had tea, candles, fantasy mood music, and windows open on a lovely thunderstorm. Best b-day ever!
Side note to Mod R: I don’t know if spoilers are ok for the announcement post above, but if not you may want to update the file name for the amazing artwork for the Man from the Garden as it shows his name which is one of the later big reveals.
Loved it, love the art work, looking forward to more at HA’s own sanity-preserving pace! (Also/however if book 3 is a lie like the missing in-universe series book 3, I may lose my Team Facts Are King chill. I will repeat to myself: The Authorlords are kind, they have reasons for what they do, I will be chalant, April Fool’s Day isn’t until tomorrow and surely by now we all know better than to tempt THAT fate…)
Happy book birthday.
Just 2 more nights, only 1 if I manage to stay away on Wednesday, until the international release.
Usually the books become available at midnight local time.
I felt every. day. of this past month, between the sample and the publication. I literally threw my phone across the room and screamed when the sample cut off. Good job.
IA is always an auto-buy for me, so there was no question I was going to get the book. Woke up at 3am, and it was downloaded onto my kindle, lucky me. I tried to read slowly, but have just finished the book (1pm), and now I need the second one. On publication day, I need the next book. My husband is laughing at me.
OH MY GOD…. what if they do the same thing the book author did and just NEVER PUBLISH A THIRD BOOK????? On the one hand, that would be an *amazing* mirror, and on the other, they just might kill me.
I’m going back to read TKWNKM (that’s awkward) again. It won’t be the last time.
Bought the audio book at 7 AM this morning. Want it to last longer so I figured I’d try audio. Looking forward to it!
I can’t believe I’ve been up for 4 hours and just remembered it was release day. In fact, I can’t believe I didn’t set an alarm for midnight so I could buy it then. But I have it now!
I blame the horde of ants I found in my cats food yesterday morning. Instead of the many other things I had planned on doing yesterday, I spent the evening crawling around the baseboards sealing potential entry points. Welcome to spring.
I know when is book is good when I am so completely engrossed, I lose track of time. I received this book last night and although I was so sleepy, I wanted to get started. 2.5 hours later….I could not wait to get up early so I could get a few more pages in before work. This book is a work-buster.
Happy Book Birthday, House Andrews!
What colour are Maggie’s eyes? I didn’t catch it in the book.