The Graphic Audio dramatized adaptation of Sapphire Flames will be released on August 3, 2026 on Graphic Audio and the usual audio retailers. The full adaptation will also include A Misunderstanding, the short story told from Arabella’s point of view.As we have accustomed the Horde, we have two
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June Roundup and Ntombi
First thing first: Dear Ntombi, if you see this, please get in touch at modr@ilona-andrews.com - you are one of the winners of the A Curse of Beasts and Magic giveaway. If we don't hear from you by tomorrow, we will have to select someone else. June was…a lot. Phew. Before we head into July, here
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This *REDACTED* Will Not *REDACT* Me
The Facebook fan group recently had a lot of fun speculating over the possible title of the second Maggie the Undying book. Ilona confirmed in the comments that the title will follow this format: This REDACTED Will Not REDACTED Me Two blanks to fill and one challenge for the blog comment
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This Kingdom is an NPR Favorite
The list of people who think This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is one of the best books of 2026 so far continues to grow. Today, NPR published NPR Staffers Share Their Favorite Fiction Reads of 2026 So Far, featuring recommendations from journalists across the organisation. And look who made the
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Ilona Andrews and Jean Kwok in Austin
Another occasion to see House Andrews live! Ilona and Gordon will be appearing with Jean Kwok to celebrate the release of Dominion, the first book in Jean’s new Silk and Iron Trilogy. Event details: Saturday, July 18, 20266:00 PM CTBarnes & Noble Arboretum10000 Research Blvd
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This Kingdom is Best So Far
Tor sent over a little something, and by “little something” I mean THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME has been featured on not one but two of Amazon’s Best Books of 2026 So Far lists! Maggie is at number 14 on Amazon’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2026 So Far And also
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BDH Crosswords
Friday is Horde enrichment activity day, because otherwise we start to think Steve ideas make sense. Behold, the Ilona Andrews crossword for June 5th: Across Down This is a static image, not an interactive puzzle, because the blog is many things, but not a puzzle app. You can copy
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Out of Office: Please Advise
From: bookdevouringhorde@ilonaverse.galaxyTo: ALLSubject: Completely Hypothetical Assistance Inquiry Hello, This is Steve. I don't think this is an emergency, everyone is still breathing. Unfortunately, so is that weird artifact we brought back on the last Horde raid. Before
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Austin event with Caitlin Rozakis
On Monday, June 1st, at 7 pm, Ilona will be joining Caitlin Rozakis at Barnes & Noble Arboretum in Austin to chat shop, ask questions, and help celebrate Caitlin's new release, STARTUP HELL. Tickets are free and available at TicketLeap. Purchasing the book from B&N Arboretum on event
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Horde vs The Grey
Happy Thursday, BDH. Mod R here, requesting Horde assistance. I am moving house. The new place is lovely, and I am very happy and grateful to have housing, but it has also been touched by the Fairy of Modern Rental Design (much less cooler than the Fish Fairy) and leeched of colour. Stark
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Millennial PR vs Gen Z Socials
The official Tor account on Instagram did the Millennial vs Gen Z Marketing trend for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me this week, and I was helpless before it. For the happily offline among us, the meme format is simple: the Millennial Team gives you the earnest, back-cover-copy voice that tries
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Reminder: Ilona Andrews chats with Veronica Roth tomorrow
This is your reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 15th, at 6:30 pm, Veronica Roth will be at Half Price Books in Dallas for the release of her new series debut, Seek the Traitor’s Son - and Ilona and Gordon will be the ones moderating the event! Seek the Traitor’s Son is book 1 of the Burning
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