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This Crown Will Not Rule Me

Blog, Maggie, Publishing News 47 Comments | POST A COMMENT November 10, 2026 by Ilona

Are you ready?

We are ready.

This Crown Will Not Rule Me

by Ilona Andrews


Return to the blockbuster epic fantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews, where the page-turning politics of Game of Thrones meets the worlds-spanning romance of Outlander.

The kingdom of Rellas is safe—but for how long? Having averted a fateful attack on the capital, Maggie must now keep its people safe from an even deadlier struggle for the crown.

Unfortunately, her allies keep getting in her way: Everard, who is ever the more insistent on making Maggie his duchess; the knight Arvel, who is determined to uncover her secrets; and a mysterious religious sect that continues to pester her for unknown reasons. If that’s not enough, the plot is no longer as Maggie remembers.

House Demarr has been summoned for the Culling: a massive monster extermination—now happening a year ahead of schedule, with thrice as many nests. The original Culling had been deadly enough to massacre multiple armies, and her newfound family will be facing them alone. Maggie has read this series cover to cover, but the future is new and different.

Her opponent is smart and deadly, and fate seems to want him to win. Unfortunately for fate, Maggie’s determined to rewrite this ending—no matter how many times it may kill her in the process.

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Artwork @Helena Elias
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Appearances

The Horde has been very busy with theories about the title. The weddings, the coronations, the suspiciously ring-shaped crowns, the questions about it all.

You can try to get more out of us this weekend at the Texas Book Festival, where we will have panels and signing sessions. Here for schedule and details. Attendance is free and on a first come first served basis.

We will also hold an overflow Horde after-party, complete with signing session, at Finney’s Books:

Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT

Finney’s Books
3823 Airport Blvd, Suite D
Austin, TX 78722

If you’re in the Austin area, we’d love to see you there! Please RSVP in advance so our lovely hosts can plan for the gathering.

RSVP FOR THE AFTER-PARTY

This Goodreads Vote Can Favor Her

THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME has been nominated for Readers’ Favorite Fantasy in the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards.

VOTE FOR MAGGIE IN THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

The first round of voting opens to day and lasts to November 22nd. if you loved Maggie’s first adventure, here’s your chance to show it some love.

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  1. Cynthia H says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:05 am

    The coverLooks great!

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  2. John says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:06 am

    So exciting

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  3. Anna L says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:06 am

    Not ready at all!

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  4. Hyna says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:07 am

    😍

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  5. Shigabim says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:07 am

    I cannot wait!! I love the cover! Waaahhh

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  6. Proud Bookworm says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:08 am

    Love, love, love

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  7. Theresa says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:08 am

    Off to purchase! Thank you so much!

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  8. Faith says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:11 am

    September 21st can’t come soon enough!

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  9. Paulina says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:12 am

    The cover is beautiful!
    Title is great.
    Greetings from Poland!
    And i can’t wait.

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  10. SaraGale says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:13 am

    Helena’s Maggie artwork was worth the wait. It’s gorgeous.

    Now doing mental math about how many times to re-read/re-listen to TKWNKM before next September. So many times, so many.

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  11. Lindsey says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:14 am

    So excited! The cover looks beautiful, I cannot wait. And I already voted for TKWNKM on Goodreads. 🙂

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  12. Asabí says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:16 am

    Hurrah!!!!!

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  13. Régie says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:17 am

    Voting, done!!!

    trove of wonderful news, the new cover is magnificent… Purple is my favorite color, squeeeee…

    Also, is this gorgeous piece of art turning into vellum?!! Please say yes!

    September…sigh…. How many re-reads can I do until then?

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  14. Emily says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:17 am

    wahoo! pre-Order DONE

    Is that a Dursan on the cover?

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  15. Kimberly says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:19 am

    Available for preorder on Apple Books now!

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  16. Régie says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:19 am

    Also, wish I was in Texas this weekend…

    Happy Party to our Austin-based Horde

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  17. Edie says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:19 am

    She’s a beauty! Absolute perfection on these covers. Cant wait for September.

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  18. Sarah says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:21 am

    IM SO READY AHHHHHH 🤩🤩🤩

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  19. Keera says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:22 am

    I left my socials on all day waiting for this cover reveal!! I am so ready for this!!

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  20. Emily says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:23 am

    Oh my gosh YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

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  21. Rita says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Love the fabulous cover! Adore Helena’s gorgeous Maggie and Sushi artwork! Can’t wait to find out how Maggie deals with all the new machinations! I’m off to vote for TKWNKM and preorder TCWNRM!!

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  22. Hanna says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Love the cover art! And we got a glimpse of the storyline for the book too. Now off to vote on Goodreads and speculate about what’s to come.

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  23. Patricia Schlorke says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Preordered earlier this morning on Barnes and Noble.

    That’s one really beautiful cover with the purple sprayed edges. I may need to buy the book to go with the first one.

    Now the wait is on…

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  24. Christine McCann says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:29 am

    Preorder ✅ *makes gimme hands*

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  25. Amanda in Austin says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:36 am

    Okay I love the way Helena’s vision of Maggie has evolved as Maggie grows. And there’s hints of Luisa’s version, like the same real-life person envisioned by two different artists. What a gift these artists give us, to see your characters!

    I love this and cannot wait. The gold and purple colors are so stunning. It’s going to look vibrant next to TKWNKM on a shelf. Here’s hoping for some gorgeous edge stencils in the inevitable special editions!

    Thank you thank you for this world!

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  26. Megan says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:37 am

    Woohoo!!!!

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  27. Kathi says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:37 am

    so pretty! and I’m already so exited! *bounces up and down*

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  28. Millie says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:40 am

    I’ve never been more excited for a book. And I will order ALL The special editions. The purple is so beautiful. And I can’t wait for Maggie to meet her new found family.

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  29. Kayeri (aka Darth Mom) says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:40 am

    May as well get the difficult question out of the way… Will there be special editions?

    I love the artwork and the title both!

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    • Moderator R says

      November 10, 2026 at 9:41 am

      I don’t have any official info on that yet 🙂

      Reply
  30. Megan says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:41 am

    Love this!!!! And so cannot wait!!

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  31. Jenn says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:42 am

    Pre-ordered!

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  32. Di says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:48 am

    Is the monster on the cover a dursan or something else? 👀

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  33. Özlem says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:49 am

    i am so happy 🙂 preordered : ) (btw Kobo has the preorder) thank you

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  34. Elisabeth says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:49 am

    The book cover is beautiful!!! I am waiting with impatiences for it to come out in September. After having read about everything that goes on behind the scenes in traditional publishing I will work on having as much patience as possible but it is hard!

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  35. Melissa says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:49 am

    Ohhh pretty! Love it so much

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  36. Erin says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:53 am

    omg the new cover and artwork is amazing. we NEED a Sushi stuffy immediately (or as soon as she can be sorted for the Horde please and thank you)!!!!

    Reply
  37. Harshitha says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:55 am

    Love it! Love the cover. Lover the blurb. Love the Maggie and Sushi art!

    Can’t wait to read about her adventures. Also in the Maggie art, is Maggie doing magic?

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  38. Sarah says

    November 10, 2026 at 9:58 am

    QUEUE INCOHERENT SCREAMING!!!!

    Also September is SO FAR AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  39. Julia S says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:05 am

    LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVEEEEE

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  40. brightfae says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:06 am

    Thank the gods, I can now start counting. Love the cover, the blurb, and the picture. Go Maggie!!

    Reply
  41. EarlineM says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:06 am

    I voted and ordered both the ebook and the audible. I’m going to wait for the hardback until the shinies are announced. Because I need all the things…allllll the things. And I’m going to have to order my daughter one as well. Must go do that now.

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  42. Anna L says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:09 am

    I swear I woke up this morning on insta that it said August but I guess my tired brain was doing wish fulfilment.

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    • Moderator R says

      November 10, 2026 at 10:10 am

      There was a tiny glitch in the caption 🙂 – it was corrected promptly, but you caught it in the first few minutes of being public.

      The correct date is September 21st 2027 🙂

      Reply
  43. Molly says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:10 am

    Glorious! Do you know if the UK stores will be doing special editions again? (hoping for a matched hardback to book 1)

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  44. Rhonda says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:12 am

    Pre-ordered and voted. Now how do i get the special editions? I found someone willing to sell me the Moonlight Edition of TKWNKM
    This day has gone from crappy to happy!
    So excited. Thank you for writing books!

    Reply
  45. Cindy says

    November 10, 2026 at 10:12 am

    Did I just preoder? Yes, yes I did!

    Reply

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