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The Vellum Media Preorder Is Open

Blog, Maggie, Merch 199 Comments | POST A COMMENT June 8, 2026 by Ilona

::braces self:

If you missed the previous post, here are the highlights:

  • This is preorder, because our printer stocks vellum specifically for us and we don’t know what the demand will be.
  • The preorder will run 06/08/2026 to 07/08/2026; at which point it will start shipping.
  • US only for now. Working on UK, CA, and AUS. Need a fulfillment center for each.
  • We will include a map of Kair Toren by Becka Designs Cartography – the contracts has been sent, so unless something goes wrong, it will be in there.
  • If you want your bookplate personalized, write it in at the time of order in order notes.
  • The stickers will be random and may include other designs if we run out of what we have

You can find the link to the store in the banner above or you can click this button.

VELLUM PREORDER

Update: as of now, the orders have exceeded the initial print run expectations by 50% 150%. We are at 500% 800% 1,200% of the original estimated print run now.

PS: For everyone in the US who ordered the UK hardcover edition of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, UK hardback-sized vellum inserts will be added to the US store later this week, for US shipment only.

We are staggering the listings to avoid the confusion of two different sizes during the initial preorder rush. For reference, the UK hardback is the 16.5 x 4.1 x 24.2 cm edition.

To celebrate, here is a small snippet from Maggie the Undying #2.

I Am Going

I shifted my shoulders, trying to adjust to the weight of the chain mail, and carefully measured clay powder with a small scoop. The chainmail was bulky, heavy, and awkward, and I hated it. Pressida packed me into it to build up my endurance and get me accustomed to wearing armor. I clinked when I walked.

“Please,” Kaiden said.

“No. Absolutely not.”

Kaiden crossed his arms on his chest. This was Gort’s I-do-not-approve pose, and he imitated it perfectly, except that it worked for Gort because he was six foot three, two-hundred and fifty pounds, and had arms like tree trunks. At twelve, Kaiden was barely five feet tall and had arms like chopsticks. Effort: 100%. Intimidation: 0%.

I poured the premeasured clay powder into the bucket.

“Kaiden, you are not going.”

“Why?”

He tried to load menace into the word. It sounded frighteningly familiar. Kaiden had chosen two primary male role models: Everard and Gort, and he was slowly turning into some sort of terrifying meld of the two. I was really failing at this guardian of a minor thing.

“Because it will be dangerous.”

“I’ve been in danger!”

“Yes, and that was due to a failure on my part.”

“There will be other boys my age there.”

“And those boys are squires training to be journeyman knights.”

“So? I can kill most of them. I’ve had proper instruction.”

I stopped weighing and looked at him. “It’s not about killing other boys. Besides, those boys will be in the rear with the supply carts.”

“I can be with the carts.”

“No.”

“Why?”

“Because I don’t trust you not to sneak off to the front.”

I resumed scooping clay into the bucket on the scales. I had managed to find an equivalent to kaolin clay, which improved the lathering of the soap. It tested well in our basic recipe.

“I promise to stay with the carts.”

“I don’t believe you.”

“Why?”

Was that what having a little brother was like?

“Because I know you. You will not be sneaking off to the front or staying with the carts, because you’re going to stay here, with Clover, and look after the house.”

Kaiden raised his chin. “Clover is going.”

I glanced at Clover, who was moving between our workers, checking things off on a piece of paper. “No, she isn’t.”

“Yes, she is. She was packing last night.”

Fayla gave him a look. “Ratting out your siblings never works out well.”

He stood a little straighter and announced in a calm voice, “I’m not ratting her out. I’m correcting a regrettable misunderstanding.”

Everard had no idea that his tiny clone was making my life difficult.

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  1. Irmel says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:04 am

    First?
    Love iiiiiit!

    Reply
  2. Khristi says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:09 am

    So great! Wa*iting is hard 😭

    Reply
  3. Kimberly says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:09 am

    ahhh I’m so excited! As much as for the vellum as for the map.

    Reply
  4. Joy of MI says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:11 am

    Thank you for the snippet! Making soap in chainmail ….. Have no words….
    Off to store….
    Sending peace, health and safety to all!

    Reply
  5. Nicki says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:11 am

    BDH….we’re going to break the internet with our pre-orders, aren’t we?

    Reply
    • Elena says

      June 9, 2026 at 7:04 pm

      This is how we roll! Fast and out of control!

      Reply
  6. sarafina says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:14 am

    If he knew, would Everard be upset or proud??

    Reply
    • John says

      June 8, 2026 at 3:10 pm

      Yes.

      Reply
    • Shannon says

      June 10, 2026 at 9:01 am

      not only proud he would give pointers.

      Reply
  7. Maria says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:25 am

    Thank you! Oh thank you! I loved it, it is perfect… now I want more…

    Well, I am more or less resolved to the wa*t now :-). It was truly lovely to immerse in that world again, even for the moment, that moment was precious.

    Reply
  8. Hanna says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:25 am

    I’m so excited for Maggie 2, I think I’ve read This Kingdom 5 times now.

    Reply
    • MaryF says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:39 am

      Me, too! Am I pathetic or proud?

      Reply
      • Brody says

        June 8, 2026 at 11:04 pm

        Chalant. And Proud. But mostly chalant.

        Reply
  9. Steph says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:26 am

    ordered!!!

    yay for snippet!

    Reply
  10. Jamie says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:28 am

    omg. “Regrettable misunderstanding “. Too cute!

    Reply
  11. M-E says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:47 am

    she’s wearing chainmail ? well now isnt that interesting… Poor Ramond, he finally understood it was best to stick her in armor rather then try to lock her up. Kinda interesting Kaiden WANTS to be in a battle, so far hes avoided them he knows people die in them. Maybe Gort’s a bad influence. I wonder if she (Maggie) will end up a knight in the end that would rather be interesting giving her the standing she needs

    Reply
    • Ada says

      June 10, 2026 at 2:21 pm

      I don’t think Kaiden wants to be in a battle, he just wants to stay close to Maggie and Raymond. The same with Clover. I’m betting they both go wherever our H/h go.

      As for Maggie wearing armor, It might just be like putting someone in a bullet proof vest, just in case. It doesn’t necessarily mean she will be fighting.

      Reply
  12. Patricia Schlorke says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:50 am

    Thank you for the snippet!

    Kaiden…becoming a meld of Everard and Gort. Oh, my goodness. 🤣🤣🤣

    Reply
  13. Heleina says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:52 am

    at best the next book is only 9 months away, at best the next…..

    does anyone else have a better mantra mines not working😅🤣😭

    Reply
    • Raye says

      June 8, 2026 at 1:45 pm

      HA! Try, “The longer we wait, the longer the book will be”

      Reply
      • Ray says

        June 9, 2026 at 7:17 am

        +1

        Reply
        • Richelle says

          June 9, 2026 at 8:54 am

          +1

          Reply
  14. sak says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:55 am

    Well, I’m super interested to know how we go from that cliffhanger towards battle!
    Main questions: Who is Fayla?? Why is Maggie going to battle? Is this novel (#2) picking up right after the cliffhanger?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 8:58 am

      Novel 2 is picking up right after the end of 1 🙂

      For the rest…c’mon. You know what I’m going to say 😀

      Reply
      • Patricia Schlorke says

        June 8, 2026 at 9:17 am

        We wouldn’t be the Horde if questions aren’t asked even if we know the answer. 😉

        Reply
        • sak says

          June 8, 2026 at 9:44 am

          +1 haha

          I was taught you don’t get what you don’t ask for… even if the answer is to wa*t 😉

          Reply
  15. LynnM says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:58 am

    Ordered. Looking forward to getting it next month.

    Reply
  16. LynnM says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:59 am

    I ordered mine. I’m looking forward to getting it next month.

    Reply
  17. brightfae says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:11 am

    Whew! That released a fair bit of stress that has been hanging around since the cliff hanger. I KNEW everything would be OK, but the sight of Maggie doing normal Maggie-stuff like making soap in chain mail has completely made my Monday. Thank you!!

    Congrats and good luck with the velum. I love mine!! Any news on the last special edition?

    Reply
    • Kelley says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:12 am

      Ooooohhhh another new special edition?? *Not me obsessively checking the Maggie page to check that special edition listing for updates*

      Reply
    • Louisa says

      June 10, 2026 at 7:54 pm

      Same! Such a relief to my worry about that cliffhanger!

      Reply
  18. Shelley Richardson says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:18 am

    This has nothing to do with today’s post…
    But, are we going to get the answers to the crossword? I think I have it correct, but I want to check!

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 9:21 am

      Crossword solution has been posted on Saturday – at the end of the post 🙂

      Here is the link again https://ilona-andrews.com/bdh-crosswords-solution/

      Reply
      • Denese Kimber says

        June 8, 2026 at 1:28 pm

        Thanks for the link Mod R. The solution does not show up at the end of Saturday’s post on my Kindle. Or was that different from the blog post?

        Reply
        • Moderator R says

          June 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

          Saturday’s newsletter is sending the Friday version of the post around 10 am my time.

          The solution was added on Saturday, 24 hours after publication, as promised in the text – so about 5 hours after the newsletter was delivered.

          Reply
        • sarafina says

          June 8, 2026 at 9:22 pm

          I couldn’t find the solution either.

          Reply
        • Patricia Schlorke says

          June 9, 2026 at 4:15 am

          It’s there. I checked it yesterday. You have to click on the link Mod R posted under the crossword post. The answers are in the puzzle on a separate page once you click the link. 😊

          Reply
          • Denese Kimber says

            June 9, 2026 at 10:05 am

            I actually had a different answer for 2. It fits with down answer: Camarine (from “The Edge” series)😂

            Reply
            • Ash says

              June 9, 2026 at 11:00 am

              Same!

              Reply
  19. AP says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:26 am

    Color me so not surprised that the orders have surpassed your expectations. One would think that you would know your BDH better by now! 😂

    Thank you for the snippet! I’m reading (again) TKWTKM right now and enjoying it (again) so much!!

    Reply
  20. Emily says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:34 am

    Love the snippet!! W*iting sucks. Happy Monday!! That is all.

    Reply
  21. Audrey says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:37 am

    Squee! These look amazing! But since I am limiting myself to one birthday gift (giving the link to my hubby with instructions to ORDER)… Mod R can you give us an idea of what other items will eventually be sold in the store?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 9:40 am

      You may want to wait for the Kair Toren companion book, if you only have one birthday present slot 🙂

      “For those of you who read in ebook but still want the art – we are planning on releasing a companion book of deleted and bonus scenes and all of this art will be in there. That volume will be self-published and you will be able to grab it from our store and all the usual retailers.”

      From https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/art-owlcrate-and-other-things/

      from the same post:

      “You will be able to purchase character card packs, art prints, custom dust jackets, merchandise (we bought the mug rights), stickers, and hopefully vellum inserts. We will be releasing things through our store and the individual artists will be releasing products through their stores, including card packs, calendars, art prints, etc.”

      Hope something tickles your fancy!

      Reply
      • VP says

        June 8, 2026 at 9:54 am

        Hi Mod R

        Do we have an estimate when the companion book Box will be available? Think I want to wait to get everyone at once as well.

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Moderator R says

          June 8, 2026 at 10:01 am

          Most likely this summer 🙂 , I do not have an official date however.

          Reply
          • VP says

            June 8, 2026 at 10:03 am

            Thank you! 😊

            Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 8, 2026 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you Mod R!! Oh man, I might have to add in a Christmas gift…

        Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 8, 2026 at 3:42 pm

        Follow-up question: will the signed bookplates be bundled with anything else? Getting the bookplate is almost enough to sell me on the vellum… although I really want that extras book!

        Reply
        • Moderator R says

          June 8, 2026 at 4:08 pm

          From Ilona: “Bookplates will be included with all merch orders 🙂 ”

          Ilona’s edit: To clarify, because I wrote this email too fast – all merch orders that are shipped by us directly like vellum. Meaning if you order a mug, you will not get a bookplate.

          Reply
          • Daniela Spencer says

            June 9, 2026 at 1:43 pm

            Question—will the deleted and bonus scenes be all the ones that have been posted on the site? I already bought the uk version and preordered the vellum so I’m trying not to get too many things.

            Reply
            • Moderator R says

              June 9, 2026 at 2:30 pm

              We will have to wait for the announcements and tiers. The content is not set in stone yet 🙂

              Reply
          • Audrey says

            June 9, 2026 at 7:43 pm

            Thank you Mod R and Ilona!

            Reply
  22. Izzy says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:38 am

    I love that Kaiden and Clover are recognized as brother and sister!

    Found family is fabulous!

    Reply
    • Alice says

      June 9, 2026 at 5:51 am

      Yes I love it too!! So cute!

      Reply
  23. Biji Ayyappan says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:45 am

    This is how parents realise that the kids turn out like them whether they like it or not.

    Reply
  24. Liv W says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:56 am

    Thank you for this snippet! I snorted tea at Kaiden’s “a regrettable misunderstanding.” Love it! Reminds me of Curran’s approach to raising Julie, as well as Leon in professional mode.

    Reply
  25. Samantha-Maria says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:04 am

    *Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee from across the pond at Maggie 2 snippet!* YAY!!!! LOVE!!! Armor-wearing soap-making Maggie! 😍😍😍 so funny that Kaiden is turning into a mini Everard clone with a healthy (or maybe not!) dose of Gort thrown in for good measure. He’ll keep Maggie on her toes, no? Clover is disobeying orders too? lol 😂 Thank you so much for putting a big smile on my face with this scene!
    Also yay for the BDH exceeding demand by 150% * big grin*

    BTW Did you know that your shop is showing me the price of the vellum etc in GBP not USD? I was convinced a miracle had happened and you were now able to send here WAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! repeats: “I am fluffy! I am fluffy!*😅😳 does it usually automatically show in the currency of whoever is looking, or is Monday tormenting me?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:06 am

      It automatically shows you the currency of where you’re from 🙂

      Reply
      • Samantha-Maria says

        June 8, 2026 at 10:29 am

        Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it Mod R 👍😊

        Reply
  26. Ruth says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:17 am

    Was it ever officially announced the amount by which the vellum doesn’t fit the UK Waterstones edition (with the sprayed edges)? I see that they have a white border, and I have a paper trimmer, so I am wondering if I am verrrrrry careful…

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:36 am

      But I have UK vellums! Shiny, perfect UK vellums that fit! The printer is ready to go 🙂

      Please just bear with a little longer until the fulfilment centre replies 🙂

      Reply
      • Sivi says

        June 8, 2026 at 1:42 pm

        reading this male my UK day even better:) thank you Mod R

        Reply
      • Kerry says

        June 9, 2026 at 4:39 am

        Just a thought, though I’m in Australia, I have the UK Waterstones special edition. So I should order the UK vellums when the UK store opens as they will fit my book (and vellums sold from the Australian store may not (if/when an Australian store is able to be opened))

        Reply
        • Moderator R says

          June 9, 2026 at 4:46 am

          Firstly, Australia was served by the UK publisher and UK edition – so as far as I can figure out, the store in Australia would have the UK sizing for sale anyway 🙂

          Secondly, even if they are different Aus/UK , there’s a possibility the Australian printer will just be able to print and cut at whatever size so there will just be a few orders who get the different layout.

          It should not take such drastic measures as ordering overseas, hopefully.

          Reply
          • Kerry says

            June 9, 2026 at 5:26 am

            Thanks, that makes sense ( though as an Australian, I’m used to ordering from overseas to get good stuff, I’ve even ordered a few things over the years where the postage was more than the item 🙂)

            Reply
  27. Alise says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:33 am

    a snippet! weeee!

    thank you!

    Reply
  28. Barbara says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:34 am

    Want. Want, want, want.

    Reply
  29. Lauren E says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:34 am

    so proud to be part of the 150% over-run of the initial estimate…expecting to see that change to 200% some time soon…

    Reply
    • Kirsten says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:42 am

      I expect the over-run to top 1000% by the time all is said and done!

      Reply
      • angela mc says

        June 8, 2026 at 10:45 am

        I just said that too lol

        Reply
  30. Stephanie F. says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:42 am

    Please find a solution for the EU / Europe, too! I’d love to buy these.

    Reply
    • Chloe says

      June 9, 2026 at 3:20 am

      +10000
      UK is close but we need EU too!

      Reply
      • Sigy says

        June 9, 2026 at 5:48 am

        + 10 001
        Me too! I would love to add these to my edition but the shipping from the US (and the likely customs added on top of that) makes it too expensive right now 🙁

        Reply
    • Astrid says

      June 12, 2026 at 3:32 am

      yes, please…

      Reply
  31. angela mc says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:45 am

    how soon until it’s x50 x150 and turns into 1000% lol and it’s not even 10am. where I live.

    Reply
    • angela mc says

      June 10, 2026 at 11:24 pm

      *large cackle* I just saw the 1200% so you got my number beat!!!

      I hope you’re charging enough to hire some part time (temporary full time???) help to sort out the shipping… I can imagine you all need to keep writing!

      maybe it will stop at 1500%, but that might be underestimating! I bet you’ll get a big flood of orders the first weekend of June when monthly paychecks happen. then it will probably shoot to 5000% 😉

      Reply
  32. Darlene says

    June 8, 2026 at 10:47 am

    We, the Horde, are not worthy of the greatness of House Andrews! But please, might we have some more goodies? LOL – JK (maybe)

    “Correcting a regrettable misunderstanding…” Oh dear, Everard, what did you do previously to say that to Maggie?

    Inquiring minds need to know!

    Reply
    • Ash says

      June 9, 2026 at 10:56 am

      +1

      Reply
  33. Chloe says

    June 8, 2026 at 11:19 am

    It’s cool she’s working on expanding her soap business. Maybe she will share more knowledge from our world, like what germs are or what she learned during COVID-19.

    I hope she makes a version of Aleppo soap. I think I mentioned it in a previous comment about the “colors”.

    Reply
  34. Kathy Z says

    June 8, 2026 at 11:20 am

    Do you have a rough idea of when a Maggie vellum insert might be added? Wondering if I should wait and order the vellum package after Maggie is added.

    Will the companion ebook include the Owlcrate short story from Silveren’s POV? I recall reading that Owlcrate has exclusivity for 2 years but I’m hoping self- publishing doesn’t count.

    As far as the snippet goes – 🎵 “I’m looking for a girl in armor, 5’4”, can’t die.” 🎵

    Love everything House Andrews does, thank you!
    Including you, Mod R – I hope your new home is a wonderful haven of peace and happiness!

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 11:31 am

      OwlCrate indeed has exclusivity rights, so that content cannot be released wider for 2 years.

      Well, technically 1 year and 10 months now, since the OwlCrate edition came out in April…because our p*tience has limits.

      Reply
  35. Princess Jasmine says

    June 8, 2026 at 11:22 am

    “as of one hour in, the orders have exceeded the initial print run expectations by 50%”

    Baaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha 🤣

    That made my day 🙃

    Whoever’s expectations those were, they clearly were not familiar with the BDH.

    Reply
  36. Bea says

    June 8, 2026 at 11:23 am

    Ahh, so much to speculate on! That little snippet made me very hungry😂
    Who’s Fayla? Hmm?
    And where are they marching to? 🤔

    Reply
  37. Ba says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:04 pm

    The snippet – Perfection! Thank you!

    As for the vellum, I’m off to order mine and raise the Hoard’s percentage…

    Reply
  38. Wendy Morrey says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:20 pm

    Bwahahahahaha

    “He stood a little straighter and announced in a calm voice, “I’m not ratting her out. I’m correcting a regrettable misunderstanding.””

    I’m snort laughing. Hilarious.

    Thank you for the vellum preorders, the glimpse into the next book, and just generally being awesome!

    Reply
  39. Amanda in Austin says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:22 pm

    I would have thought you’d know better than to underestimate the terrifying chalantness of the BDH. Preorder #10000001. 😀 Thank you for the snippet!

    Reply
  40. Sarah says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    500 % mwahahaha
    Why do you continuously underestimate the horde?

    Reply
  41. Michele G says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:29 pm

    UK w*iting chalantly. ❤️

    New snippet- squee! Maggie in armour🥺

    Reply
  42. Emily says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:45 pm

    love these snippets so much! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  43. Julia S says

    June 8, 2026 at 12:58 pm

    Yaaaay! So excited! Will order my vellum when I get home 🥰

    Thank you for the snippet!! I love Kaiden 😂

    Reply
  44. Shannon says

    June 8, 2026 at 1:18 pm

    Thank you for the snippet! I am looking forward to the second book. 🙂

    Reply
  45. Sivi says

    June 8, 2026 at 1:34 pm

    yay a birthday snippet for me. this has been a great day

    Reply
    • Sons says

      June 8, 2026 at 8:03 pm

      Happy Birthday!

      Reply
    • CharisN says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:06 pm

      Happy Happy day!

      Reply
  46. Aj says

    June 8, 2026 at 1:40 pm

    Amazing!

    Will the Australian vellum ship to NZ? and will it come with the additional things, like stickers, nap and bookplate?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 1:42 pm

      There is no fulfilment centre or printer yet for Australia so we cannot confirm the terms of future agreements – but House Andrews will always try their best to make everything as fairly accessible as possible 🙂

      Reply
  47. Meredith says

    June 8, 2026 at 1:59 pm

    At what % do we get another snippet?

    BDH needs goals 😀

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 2:01 pm

      I feel a “do you wish to discuss” coming 😀

      Reply
      • FConcolor says

        June 10, 2026 at 5:18 pm

        Do you wish to discuss?

        Did not want to disappoint, even if I am late to the party.

        Reply
    • CharisN says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:05 pm

      Oh such a good point!

      Reply
  48. Patty says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:05 pm

    Thank you!! Thank you!! Love it!

    Reply
  49. Régie says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:05 pm

    OMG,
    A snippet of Maggie 2… 🤤 I inhaled it and then was reminded that I have to p*tiently w*it for the whole thing!

    So I am in the US but ordered the UK Tor version through Blackwell. Should I invest in a nice paper cutter or will I be able to order UK vellums to be shipped in the US?

    I just wanted pretty edges…

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 2:23 pm

      If you’re in the US: an option for the UK-sized vellums will appear next week in the store, for delivery only in the US. This is done to limit confusion and the amount of orders that would go for the wrong sized set.

      There will also be a companion book to Kair Toren, which will have the arts, the snippets, the maps etc – if you prefer to w*it for that 🙂

      Reply
      • eww says

        June 8, 2026 at 5:33 pm

        okay the first note didn’t go through—.

        Reply
  50. Diane says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:09 pm

    The BDH increased by how much much with TKWNKM? I know many people have become new members! So expect to ramp up accordingly!
    We love House Andrews and all they introduce us to!
    Now I am going to have to order the snippet book.

    Reply
  51. lia says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:14 pm

    love the snippet! you guys are so good to us ❤️ I’m not much of a merch person, but I’m glad so many of the BHD are excited about the vellums!

    Reply
  52. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:49 pm

    Yay a snippet!

    … now I have to reread Maggie for the 4th time. can’t wait to see what the next strike through updates to. 😂

    Reply
  53. Waverly says

    June 8, 2026 at 2:52 pm

    Who’s this new character “Fayla”?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 2:58 pm

      We’ll have to read book 2 to find out 🙂

      Reply
    • Patricia Schlorke says

      June 9, 2026 at 4:27 am

      I’m going to speculate on Fayla and possibly the misunderstanding. I realize Mod R can’t confirm or deny, but it’s going to be fun.

      I think the misunderstanding is about the hair comb (see end of TKWNKM) Maggie is wearing at the end of book 1. It’s that or another misunderstanding that is numerous between Everard and Maggie.

      I think Fayla is either in Everard’s service or in Solentine’s service. I’m leaning more towards Everard’s service since Maggie is in chainmail making soap. She could be teaching Maggie how to fight so Maggie doesn’t end up the way she ended up at the end of TKWNKM.

      The joys of the dark side of Team Fluffy. 😁😉😂😂😂😂😂

      Reply
  54. Lauren E says

    June 8, 2026 at 3:02 pm

    I’m curious about something…is there, within the vellum package, a suggestion of exactly WHICH page the vellum pieces would best be placed in? There are several possibilities for most characters (places we very first meet them AND/OR when we KNOW what each character’s name is)? Certainly there will be almost as many different placements as there are books to place them in…but I’m curious if House Andrews has recommendations? TY!

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  55. WW says

    June 8, 2026 at 3:16 pm

    Squee for snippet! I am so thrilled about the vellum I can hardly contain myself. Question – I understand the vellum isn’t sized for the UK editions but will they still fit inside? Or will the edges stick out?

    I’m ordering anyway but was curious

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 3:24 pm

      If you’re in the US: an option for the UK-sized vellums will appear next week in the store, for delivery only in the US.

      If you are in the UK, waiting for UK-sized vellums – there is a printer who has the designs and sizes and has produced beau-ti-ful samples. House Andrews are waiting on confirmation from the fulfilment centre for UK packing and shipping, and then that will made live in the store too.

      Thank you for your p*tience 🙂

      The US sized vellum would not fit right in the UK sized book, it would be both wider and shorter.

      Reply
  56. njb says

    June 8, 2026 at 3:36 pm

    Oooo the BDH strikes again. Looking forward to my goodies whenever they arrive. And thanks for the snippet! Apparently we’re headed off to war if Maggie is wearing chain mail. The wait for next book is going to be so hard.

    Reply
  57. Di says

    June 8, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    500%. Wow!

    Reply
  58. Autumn says

    June 8, 2026 at 3:49 pm

    hello Mod R. I’m pretty sure you answered this question on a prior blog, but just to confirm, will these vellum prints also be available when the goodie box comes out? Just trying to determine if I should order them now or wait for the box with all the goodies.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 3:56 pm

      Ilona described the box as “modular”. You will get a chance to choose the tier of it. So if you already bought vellum, you can exclude it.

      Disclaimer: the plans and dates for the box aren’t finalised or official, so all details are subject to change 🙂

      Reply
  59. John says

    June 8, 2026 at 4:58 pm

    It is well known that soap-making is an extremely hazardous hobby or small business venture, so it is nice to see that Maggie is finally taking safety seriously while doing it. To her original totally inadequate safety goggles and heavy work mitts, she has now added full-coverage mail armour. Excellent! Does the outfit include a helmet with a full-face visor?

    Reply
  60. John says

    June 8, 2026 at 5:04 pm

    It is disappointing to see the BDH falling down on the job so badly. The vellum pre-orders have been open for almost an entire day now, and the orders have only exceeded the initial estimates by 800%. Tsk! Tsk!

    Of course, the international pre-orders have not yet been opened, so we may yet be able to redeem ourselves…

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 5:23 pm

      I always knew we could become a global threat if we really set our minds (and our Steves) to it!

      Behold the vellum plunderers and weep! Do you wish to discuss?

      Reply
      • Régie says

        June 9, 2026 at 9:48 am

        😂😂😂

        Global threat indeed!

        Mod R, let’s take on the planet… I dare say that with BDH it might do better than currently

        Reply
    • Bea says

      June 9, 2026 at 12:35 pm

      It’s at 1,200%, 🤣😂🤣

      I think, John, your challenge has been accepted!

      Reply
  61. eww says

    June 8, 2026 at 5:28 pm

    Vellum ordered, (I have both the US and Waterstones editions), w*iting for the mugs as chalantly as possible. Devoured snippet–Thank you.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm

      Efficiency, thy name is eww!

      Reply
  62. LZreader says

    June 8, 2026 at 5:35 pm

    Do we know if this vellum set will fit in the upcoming special edition version of the book? I bought an e-copy but was waiting to see what the final special edition copy looked like and was priced as before I decided which hard copy version to buy.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 5:38 pm

      Size and all other details about the special edition will be great questions for the Special Edition publishers, when the announcement goes official 🙂

      Reply
      • LZReader says

        June 8, 2026 at 8:08 pm

        Thanks for responding! I guess I need to wait to order then and will keep my fingers crossed that the announcement is soon!

        Reply
        • Mechcat says

          June 11, 2026 at 9:21 pm

          Right there with u. Although I may break and order the vellum anyway…

          Reply
  63. Rebecca says

    June 8, 2026 at 5:41 pm

    ::smiling the whole way through reading the snippet::

    AND, looking forward to my vellum!

    Thank you for all you do.

    Reply
  64. Sarah says

    June 8, 2026 at 6:12 pm

    So my receipt for my preorder does haven’t the notes for signing info. Is this something I can get help with?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Please get in touch through the merch store contact form for merch issues, unfortunately I am not able to help in blog comments: https://ilonaandrewsstore.com/pages/contact

      Reply
  65. sarafina says

    June 8, 2026 at 6:48 pm

    I am restraining myself (except for the Everard mug) because things get better. I would have gotten a European version of This Kingdom if I had known they would be so beautiful. (Tor could have done better.) I’m waiting on the Graphic Arts version for a audio version. I will wait at least 2 weeks before ordering Vellum unless there’s a shortage of lambskin and then I will order immediately.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 8, 2026 at 6:53 pm

      For full clarification, modern vellum is made of cotton or cellulose, and is not the historical calf or lamb skin parchment.

      More here from Ilona explaining in a video – also featuring Batty, your favourite 🙂 https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/this-kingdom-gives-away-vellum-overlays/

      Reply
      • sarafina says

        June 8, 2026 at 9:29 pm

        BATTY FOR THE WIN!!!!!! I will wait anyway.

        Reply
    • CharisN says

      June 8, 2026 at 10:02 pm

      I had to wait because the two count ’em 2! B&N stores in my town received maybe 3 copies each which disappeared overnight. So I had to WAIT!
      It was terrible. (except I did get the Kindle edition because there are few limited authors I must have immediately)

      Reply
  66. Ang says

    June 8, 2026 at 6:51 pm

    Snippet! Yay, yay, YAY!!!

    Reply
  67. Jocelyn Malone says

    June 8, 2026 at 7:48 pm

    I admit at this point I’m almost morbidly curious and keep coming back to check the blog post to see what percentage over we’re up to 😂

    Reply
    • Marisa says

      June 9, 2026 at 11:37 am

      Same here. I giggle every time it increases. 😆😁

      Reply
  68. Laura says

    June 8, 2026 at 8:18 pm

    I laughed out loud. Thank you for the snippet

    Reply
  69. Ariana says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:05 pm

    Will the Everard mug be available in Canada? Pretty please? I’ll pay the shipping costs and insurance!

    Reply
  70. Jing says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks for the snippet.
    So looking forward to Canadian pre order 😸

    Reply
  71. CharisN says

    June 8, 2026 at 9:58 pm

    Thank you for the snippet. But 9 months?! Oh a year from #1. A long year. 😥. Like a baby! Can we call it the Blessed Event to be?!

    Reply
  72. Heidi says

    June 8, 2026 at 11:40 pm

    My credit card might have burned its way out of my wallet so I could order. Yay yay! Re-reading TKWNKM for the nth time. I knew Maggie had to survive, but it was sweet relief to see her in a snippet with Kaiden

    Reply
  73. Alex says

    June 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    Yea!

    Reply
  74. Ana says

    June 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    OMG, Kaiden is exactly like a younger brother! Love the snippet, cant wait for the book to be out!

    Reply
  75. Rae says

    June 9, 2026 at 3:20 am

    UK based BDH – should we open our own distribution centre? How hard can it be???

    Also – we now need a promise that there will be a follow up story (novella? novel!) about Kaiden as an adult because our wee man is going to be AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Alice says

      June 9, 2026 at 7:45 am

      Oh yes please! He will be a great adult I need to see it!

      Reply
  76. Christina says

    June 9, 2026 at 3:48 am

    “I’m not ratting her out. I’m correcting a regrettable misunderstanding.” I love this so much! 🤣

    Reply
  77. Jenni says

    June 9, 2026 at 4:53 am

    Thank you for the snippet! It was the perfect start to what I know will be a potentially rough day of travel. Now I started with a light heart and a smile on my face. What better way can we get the day going?

    Reply
  78. Rachel says

    June 9, 2026 at 5:13 am

    Yes!! Love snippets. They help with the wait. Hoping for more!

    Reply
  79. SnowyKelly says

    June 9, 2026 at 5:44 am

    ***Cheers***

    Hmm, wonder if the publishers are taking note and perhaps an illustrated future edition would be a possibility. It’s obviously wanted.

    Reply
  80. Nancy says

    June 9, 2026 at 6:36 am

    I just put in my pre-order for the vellum. I would like a special edition of the 1st Maggie book like the UK one(s), but it looks like the US one is still “to be announced, coming soon” could you please let me know if/when a special edition will be available. Thank you so much for the snippet!!

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 9, 2026 at 6:43 am

      Two further US special editions are due, on top of the announced OwlCrate one released in April.

      The first is due in July but we still don’t have official permission under the contract to announce it. The publishers have to make the first step there and grand unveiling.

      Reply
  81. Eevi says

    June 9, 2026 at 6:49 am

    I can’t wait for Maggie 2!😩😱😍

    Reply
  82. DonnaA says

    June 9, 2026 at 7:04 am

    Ooh, only just seen this, 800% I’m proud of you horde family 😁 And a lovely snippet to celebrate too, want, want, want 😜

    Reply
  83. David says

    June 9, 2026 at 7:18 am

    not as good as ferrets but…Otters on trail cam from PaDNR https://www.facebook.com/reel/997142959398813/?s=fb_shorts_profile&stack_idx=0

    Reply
    • Alice says

      June 9, 2026 at 7:48 am

      So cuuute! I love them!

      Reply
  84. Melissa says

    June 9, 2026 at 7:29 am

    Outstanding and exciting – all of this blog – the preordering and the snippet. I am replete. Many strong and happy thank yous.

    Reply
  85. Cheryl says

    June 9, 2026 at 8:14 am

    Excellent snippet! Thank you so much. Good luck with the orders from the ever devouring Horde! Hope you are all doing well and feeling good. Respectfully requesting pet and feral cat updates when you can and feel like sharing. Thanks again for all your care and feeding of the Horde.

    Reply
  86. Elena says

    June 9, 2026 at 8:15 am

    I wish I was in the 800% club but I will chalantly w**t for the UK size to fit my prettiest edition. But the size difference has made me realize that I kinda locked myself into overseas editions for the whole series or they won’t match. I always seem to choose the hard way on accident.

    Reply
  87. Anika says

    June 9, 2026 at 8:30 am

    Hi Mod R,

    Can you confirm if the UK store will also stock the US sized vellums. I know the post said that UK sized ones would be available for US customers that bought the UK hardback, is the reverse also true?

    I bought the Owlcrate edition, so I think I need the US sized ones, but I’m UK based.

    Reply
  88. Patti says

    June 9, 2026 at 8:45 am

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this snippet!
    As a mom of 1 boy and a grandma of 2 boys, its a blast from my past!

    Reply
  89. Tiapet says

    June 9, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Hahaha! ‘…Correcting a regrettable misunderstanding!’ Love it!

    It’s so good to read a wee snippet! Love the family that Maggie has brought together. ❤️

    Reply
  90. Kai Jones says

    June 9, 2026 at 10:19 am

    Well, I broke down and ordered this vellum set, and then went and ordered the hard cover, as a gift to myself. I’m turning 65 later this summer and my original celebration has to be cancelled for a surgery, so I’ll have this lovely book and eventually the vellum and other pretties to enjoy instead.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 9, 2026 at 10:23 am

      I hope they bring you happiness and you have a great birthday!

      Reply
      • Kai Jones says

        June 9, 2026 at 10:34 am

        Thank you! Given that I’ve already read the e-book and also listened to the audiobook TWICE, I know I’ll enjoy having the beautiful physical objects too.

        Reply
    • Régie says

      June 10, 2026 at 9:39 am

      Happy 65th Kai and all the positive thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and prompt recovery 🙏🏾🥰

      Reply
  91. Ash says

    June 9, 2026 at 10:50 am

    …we went from the end of the book to making soap and chaimail.

    This is going to drive me insane for the next year.

    Reply
  92. azu says

    June 9, 2026 at 11:25 am

    Hee hee, little Everard clone. 😁

    Reply
  93. Marissa says

    June 9, 2026 at 11:36 am

    oh my gosh I love it so much

    Reply
  94. Chelley says

    June 9, 2026 at 12:41 pm

    Oh. Whew! Just finally finished book #1 and I was afraid where it was going to leave us. I had visions of two, no three, very deadly and extremely upset men undoing all of Maggie’s hard work. But this snippet gives me much hope.

    Reply
  95. Claudia says

    June 9, 2026 at 1:59 pm

    Yay, a snippet! Thanks for the unex treat!!

    Reply
  96. Sue says

    June 9, 2026 at 2:21 pm

    This pre-order madness for the vellum makes me wonder what preorders for Maggie 2 will look like once these start …

    Reply
    • Patricia Schlorke says

      June 10, 2026 at 6:13 am

      We’ll break all the websites with our orders. The internet will reel from it. House Andrews gets our money. Tor won’t know what hit them again. 😁

      Reply
  97. Jennifer says

    June 9, 2026 at 4:52 pm

    tha k you for the sneak peek! the6 get her back, yay! also, the blanket is lovely, even if hella pink. and sending loving and healing energy your way. cheers, light and love.

    Reply
  98. Olivia S. from Gwada says

    June 9, 2026 at 6:15 pm

    Congrats! And it’s US only for now.

    I wish I could ship it to US and then ship it to myself…

    Reply
    • KJA says

      June 9, 2026 at 6:26 pm

      You can its called MyUS Shipping you get a “address” for yourself in the US and then they ship it to you wherever you are. It’s not the cheapest, but when you want somthing that’s not shipped internationally that’s how I do it…

      Reply
      • Olivia S. from Gwada says

        June 10, 2026 at 11:46 am

        Thanks ^^

        Reply
  99. Normandy says

    June 9, 2026 at 6:24 pm

    800%!!! if only you could harness our devotion

    Reply
  100. KJA says

    June 9, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    The TEASE!!!! omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg! *paperbag to mouth*

    Reply
  101. Oracle22 says

    June 10, 2026 at 9:36 am

    Is there enough vellum in the world to satisfy the BDH?
    Stay tuned to the next global shortage…🤣🤣🤣

    Reply
  102. Steph says

    June 10, 2026 at 12:36 pm

    Question for the store overseers: which category does the International hard cover (listed as International HB on the Special Editoons page) fit into?
    US vellum fits
    UK vellum fits
    no vellum fits

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 10, 2026 at 12:58 pm

      You can check dimensions in book listings 🙂

      International HB : 241mm x 164mm x40mm

      US hardback: 6.6 × 1.4 × 9.5 inches

      UK hardback: 16.5 × 4.1 × 24.2 cm

      Allowing for everyone listing their dimensions in different units and in different order, it looks like International HB is the same/within 1 mm from the UK edition.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        June 11, 2026 at 1:05 pm

        Thank you Mod R! You are the best!

        Reply
  103. Nathalie says

    June 11, 2026 at 3:52 am

    Love the 1,200% Update! 😍 the BDH is mighty 😂 (and apparently always underestimated by House Andrews 😂)

    Reply
  104. Liesl says

    June 11, 2026 at 8:15 am

    Hooray for snippet!

    I love the ‘ratting out your siblings’ bit, especially.

    Reply
  105. Jaye says

    June 11, 2026 at 10:29 pm

    Snippet! Snippetsnippetsnippetsnippet. Thank you!

    Reply
  106. Kay Bailey says

    June 11, 2026 at 10:37 pm

    Thank you, thank you for adding the UK sizes for the U.S. soon. I’m excited!

    Reply
  107. Danielle says

    June 12, 2026 at 12:54 am

    I didn’t realize the UK edition was a different size when I pre-ordered the vellum inserts. Is there any way to change my order when the new size is added to the store? How badly did I screw this up?

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 12, 2026 at 1:59 am

      Please use the store contact for any issues with your order 🙂 https://ilonaandrewsstore.com/pages/contact

      Reply
  108. Alice says

    June 12, 2026 at 1:21 am

    1,200% yaaaasssss! We are chalant! We are the Horde!

    Reply
  109. Lena says

    June 12, 2026 at 4:44 am

    hi! does this fit the Owlcrate special edition, or do I wait for the UK size listing? thanks in advance <3

    Reply
    • Lena says

      June 12, 2026 at 4:48 am

      sorry, just saw it fits in the product listing!

      Reply
  110. a sea of stars says

    June 12, 2026 at 6:40 am

    regrettable misunderstanding indeed.

    🤣🤣🤣

    Reply
  111. Bernadette Humphris says

    June 12, 2026 at 7:04 am

    Yay !!!! Can’t wait for the Aussie vellum to be available! Happy down under dance!!!!

    Reply
  112. ATMi says

    June 15, 2026 at 11:15 am

    Have the vellums for the UK Waterstones edition been posted yet? I’ve tried to be chalant and started checking just “late last week,” but I still haven’t seen them and wasn’t sure if I missed the link somewhere.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      June 15, 2026 at 11:17 am

      No, they will be posted probably at the end of this week 🙂

      Reply
      • ATMi says

        June 15, 2026 at 4:13 pm

        Thanks Mod R! Will keep holding back my chalant-ness then. (I got both the US and UK Waterstones versions because, hey BDH, and am hoping to place one order for both vellum sets.)

        Reply
  113. Layla says

    June 16, 2026 at 5:14 pm

    I’m correcting a regrettable misunderstanding.

    HAHAHHAAHAHHAHAHA

    This book cannot come out soon enough. Sorry.

    Reply

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