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This Crown Will Not Rule Me

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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.

Reader Interactions

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  10. 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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  13. 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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  21. 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. 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. 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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  25. 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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  28. 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. 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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  34. 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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  36. 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)!!!!

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  37. 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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