Book description
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews - A Fresh Take on Portal Fantasy
Ilona Andrews, the bestselling husband-and-wife duo behind the Kate Daniels series, delivers a bold new direction with This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, the first installment in the Maggie the Undying series. Known for their mastery of urban fantasy, Andrews now ventures into a world where fiction becomes reality-and survival depends on knowing the plot better than the villains do.
The story follows Maggie, a devoted fan of an unfinished dark fantasy series, who awakens cold, filthy, and inexplicably naked in the very world she's spent years obsessing over. Armed only with her encyclopedic knowledge of the fictional kingdom of Rellas, its characters, and their fates, Maggie must navigate a brutal landscape of warlords, magic, and political intrigue. What she soon discovers is both a gift and a curse: she can't be killed. But the people she's grown to love-the flawed, vivid characters from the books-are very much mortal.
The audiobook format brings Andrews' gritty world to life through skilled narration that captures the tension, humor, and emotional depth of Maggie's journey. Voice actors distinguish each character clearly, from the deadly assassin to the dangerously charming soldier, making the listening experience immersive and dynamic. The pacing matches the urgency of Maggie's predicament, keeping listeners hooked as she shifts from passive reader to active participant in a story that may end in catastrophe.
Critics and fans alike praise Andrews' ability to blend meta-commentary with high-stakes adventure. Maggie's unique position-trapped in a world she knows only from fiction-adds layers of irony and tension. She can predict plot points but not people's choices, and her attempts to change the story's tragic course create compelling moral dilemmas. The result is a narrative that feels fresh within the well-trodden genre of portal fantasy.
While comparisons to authors like Samantha Shannon and Sarah J. Maas are inevitable, Andrews brings their signature wit and emotional intelligence to a story that's uniquely theirs. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is more than a clever premise-it's a fast-paced, emotionally resonant tale of loyalty, agency, and the power of stories to shape reality.
Fans of isekai tropes and romantic urban fantasy will find much to love in this standout start to a new series. With its sharp writing, imaginative premise, and strong emotional core, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me marks a thrilling evolution for Ilona Andrews.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience