Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.
When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn't take her long to recognize Kair Toren, a city she knows intimately from the pages of the famously unfinished dark fantasy series she's been obsessively reading and re-reading while waiting years for the final novel.
Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic, and mayhem? Her encyclopedic knowledge of the plot, the setting, and the characters' ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she's coming to love—a motley band that includes a former lady’s maid, a deadly assassin, various outrageous magical creatures, and a dangerously appealing soldier. Soon, instead of trying to get home, she finds herself enmeshed in the schemes—and attentions—of dueling princes, dukes, and villains, all while trying to save them and the kingdom of Rellas from the way she knows their stories will end: in a cataclysmic war.
For fans of Samantha Shannon, Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and isekai and portal fantasy, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the beginning of the most epic adventure yet from genre powerhouse author duo Ilona Andrews.
The series
In Maggie the Undying, Ilona Andrews crafts an immersive world where fiction bleeds into reality, and survival hinges on more than just strength—it requires wit, strategy, and the courage to rewrite fate.
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Maggie has spent her life devouring the pages of dark fantasy novels, losing herself in the intricate plots and complex characters. But nothing could have prepared her for the moment she finds herself inside one of those books. Transported into the Kingdom of Rellas, a place she once knew only through the written word, Maggie must navigate a land teeming with magic, danger, and a cast of characters whose fates she thought she understood—until they start making choices of their own.
As Maggie learns to adapt, her knowledge of the story’s world becomes both her greatest asset and her heaviest burden. Armed with the wisdom of the pages she once read, she must work with unlikely allies, from a deadly assassin to a rebellious soldier, all while trying to untangle the mystery of her arrival. But in a world where the line between fate and free will is razor-thin, even the best-laid plans can go awry. Maggie quickly discovers that the Kingdom of Rellas doesn’t follow the rules she thought she knew—and neither do the people who inhabit it.
With its blend of romantic fantasy, high-stakes adventure, and a dash of humor, Maggie the Undying stands out for its sharp, self-aware protagonist, its rich world-building, and the heart-pounding moments of tension that keep readers turning pages. This isn’t just a story about survival—it’s a tale about finding power in a world that’s already been written, then using that knowledge to challenge the very narrative.
Ilona Andrews brings her signature style to this fresh new series, blending fantasy, mystery, and heart in a way that makes the impossible feel tangible. Maggie’s journey is one of discovery, both of the world she’s been thrust into and the person she’s capable of becoming in the face of it all. If you're looking for a series that pushes the boundaries of what fantasy can be, Maggie the Undying offers a captivating new take on the genre—where magic, mystery, and the unexpected await at every turn.
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